‘Vigorous civility’: Leading scholar engages Skidmore in challenges of free speech, academic freedom Frederick M. Lawrence, secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and a leading scholar of free speech, participated in a three-day residency at Skidmore focused on advancing free speech in challenging times. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:39:10 -0800 Academics,Campus News,SGA,Student Clubs,Student Committees, Frederick Lawrence speaks during a public talk, “Free Speech on Campus in Challenging Times,” as part of his three-day residency at Skidmore. Frederick Lawrence speaks during a public talk, “Free Speech on Campus in Challenging Times,” as part of his three-day residency at Skidmore. Frederick M. Lawrence speaks during a public talk, “Free Speech on Campus in Challenging Times,” as part of his three-day residency at Skidmore.