Seth Dillon | No Joke: Free Speech, Censorship, & Building the Babylon Bee

NDSU’s Challey Institute and Young America's Foundation invite you to join us for a conversation with Seth Dillon on Wednesday, November 4th. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The talk will begin at 5:30 p.m., in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom at the Memorial Union, followed by an audience Q&A. All are invited to stay for a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7:00 p.m.

This event is co-sponsored by the Challey Institute and Young America's Foundation.

Who is Seth Dillon?

Seth Dillon is the CEO of The Babylon Bee, a fast-growing news satire site that has overtaken The Onion in traffic and engagement. Taking on the tone of a traditional news media publication, the Bee satirizes real-world events and public figures.

Dillon's experience with censorship and deplatforming has placed him on the front lines of the battle for free speech in the public square. He now speaks on college campuses and at conferences across the country about the effectiveness of humor, the moral imperative of mockery, and the dangers of censorship.

How do I attend?

Seth Dillon will speak in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom in the Memorial Union at North Dakota State University. All are invited to join us for the conversation with him at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the visitor parking lots (map), and these lots are free to use after 4:30 p.m.

Want to RSVP?

While RSVPs are not required, they are greatly appreciated and encouraged.

• To join us in person, RSVP here on Eventbrite.

• To join us virtually, register on Zoom.

About the Series

The Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series hosts world thought leaders to share their ideas with the NDSU community on big questions that explore ways to improve the human condition and create economic opportunity. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Challey Institute thanks to a generous gift by the Menard Family.