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What can I do with a Major in PhilosophyCourtesy of The Daily Nous, the article below written by Professor Justin Weinberg examines a recent open-source publication by David
New content! Please fill out our alumni survey!In an effort to stay more up-to-date with our alums, we've created an alumni survey for everyone to fill out. The link can be found at
Philosophy and Religious Studies Welcomes Religion Scholars to campusAccording to a 2018 Gallup survey, the Pacific Region—including Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii—was one of the least religious
Congratulations on your grant Dr. Lily Vuong!Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lily Vuong who just received a $10,000 grant from the International Catacomb Society and the Shohet Scholarship
May 3-5: Pacific Northwest AAR/SBL Conference!CWU is honored to host the 2019 Annual Meeting for the Pacific Northwest Region of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical
Congratulations to Dr. Altman for his Sabbatical!Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Altman, whose sabbatical application for the 2019-2020 academic year was accepted. Dr. Altman will be on sabbatical
Congratulations for Dr. Coe's Fellowship in May!Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Coe for acceptance as a Fellow for the inaugural Regional Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization by the
Winter Colloquium on February 7Please join us for our Winter department colloquium! Professor Clayton Bohnet will present "A People on the Edge of the Void: Towards a
Zombie Brains: Thinking about the UndeadThe Philosophy & Religious Studies Club, Neuroscience Club, and Psychology Club are sponsoring a Philosophy & Religious Studies Fall 2018
CWU Professors Present in Beijing at World Congress of PhilosophyCentral Washington University philosophy professors Matthew Altman and Cynthia Coe recently presented at the 24th World Congress of Philosophy in
Time to Celebrate!Four people in the department have recently reached milestones. Please help us in congratulating the following individuals for their
My Peace Corps JourneyWhen: Tuesday, May 1, 4-5 PMWhere: Science 2, room 103For the past two years CWU alumnus SergioMadrid ('15) has served as a literacy volunteerwith
Harry Potter and the HumanitiesHarry Potter and the Humanities: Muggle Talk on the Boy Who LivedThursday, April 12, 20185:00 pm to 7:00 pmBlack Hall 150 • Free and open to the
Congratulations, Seth Hanke!Congratulations, Philosophy Major Seth Hanke for being accepted to not just one, but TWO conferences this Spring. Seth will be presenting at
Please join us for the Winter 2018 Colloquium with Dr. Jeff DippmannWinter 2018 ColloquiumThe Dao of Self-Discovery: Adventures with Gao and PirsigDr. Jeffrey DippmannWednesday, February 21, 4:00 PM, Black Hall
Congratulations on Dr. Altman's New Book!Dr. Altman's new book, The Palgrave Kant Handbook was published this past December 2017.From the publisher: This remarkably comprehensive
Congratulations on Dr. Coe's New Book!Dr. Coe's new book, Levinas and the Trauma of Responsibility: The Ethical Significance of Time was published this past December 2017. From the
Surviving Death Row: Exonerees Tell Their StoriesTuesday, October 34:00 p.m.SURC TheatreThe Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies will be hosting a panel of exonerated death row inmates
A Functionalist Interpretation of Kant Please join us for the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Spring Colloquium!Dr. Chong-Fuk Lau, a professor of philosophy at the
Alumni Day: Welcome Nuno FernandesThe College of Arts & Humanities Alumni Day will be on Tuesday, April 11th. The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies has invited Nuno
Rogues & Heroes: Star Wars and the Cultural ImaginationWednesday, Jan 25, 20175:00 pm to 7:00 pmBlack Hall 151 • Free and open to the publicWhat’s the cultural significance of Star Wars? Find out at
Vanishing Morality: Guest speaker Ronnie LittlejohnPlease join the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies on Wednesday, November 16 at 5 PM in Black 152 for Vanishing Moralities: Colloquium
Congratulations for Dr. Vuong's Book Release!Dr. Lily Vuong's third book, Religious Competition in the Greco-Roman World was published this past August 2016.From the publisher:Essays that
Congratulations Dr. Jeffrey Dippmann!Congratulations!Dr. Jeffrey DippmannCAH Outstanding Faculty Service AwardDr. Dippmann’s service nationally, regionally, and communally is extensive
Colloquium - Dr. Lily Vuong, Thursday May 12, 4:30 PM, Black 151On Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 4:30 PM in Black Hall, Room 151, Professor Lily Vuong will give a talk titled "Virginity, Marriage, and the Role of
Coexisting Faith - Apr. 19April 19 | 4 p.m.Black 151Free | Open to the publicThe Center for Diversity and Social Justice and Religious Studies Department invites the community
Raeburne S. Heimbeck ObituaryRaeburne S. Heimbeck passed away peacefully at 1:00 pm on February 9, 2016 in Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, WA. He was 85. Rae, as he was known to
Colloquium - Professor Karen Turcotte, Tuesday, February 23, 4:30 PM, Black 152On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM in Black Hall, Room 152, Professor Karen Turcotte will give a talk titled Did Jesus Laugh? Humor and
Tea @ 3 Speaker Series: Dr. Gary BartlettThursday, Jan. 21 | 3:00 pmSURC Pit | Free and open to the publicThe CWU Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) will host Tea at 3, an
Colloquium - Dr. Michael Goerger, Tuesday, January 26, 4:30 PM, Black 151 On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM in Black Hall, Room 151, Dr. Michael Goerger will give a talk titled Spectacles of Blood: Cicero and
Symposium - Presidential Campaigns Matter. Do Black Lives Matter in Them? Tuesday, November 3, 4:30 PM, Black Hall 151Please join us on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 4:30-5:30 PM in Black Hall 151 for a panel discussion titled "Presidential Campaigns Matter. Do Black
Colloquium - Dr. Cynthia Coe, Tuesday, October 20, 4:30 PM, Black 151On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 4:30 PM in Black Hall, Room 151, Dr. Cynthia Coe will give a talk that explores the possibility that responsibility
End of the Year BarbecueThe Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will hold a end-of-the-year barbecue on Thursday, June 4 from 5-7 PM. Faculty, majors, minors,
2015 Distinguished Professor of Service - Dr. Cynthia CoeThe designation of Distinguished Professor is the highest award attainable at Central Washington University and represents the highest level of
Colloquium - Dr. Michael Fletcher, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 5:00 PM, Black 152On Wednesday, May 13 at 5:00 PM in Black 152, Dr. Michael Fletcher will give a talk titled:“The Incoherence of Buddhism: A Tourist’s
Congratulations Department Faculty and Students!During the College of Arts & Humanities awards ceremony on May 6, 2015, department faculty and students won as many awards as any other
Colloquium CAPS Panel Discussion - Saturday, April 25, 2015, 4:00 PM, SURC 301On Saturday, April 25 at 4 PM in SURC 301, you are invited to a discussion with CWU philosophy alums and professors on the topic of "childism," a
Dr. Heather White, New College of Florida - Thursday, February 5, 2015, 3:00 PM, Shaw-Smyser 209On Thursday, February 5 at 3 PM in Shaw-Smyser 209, Dr. Heather White will give the following presentation:How the Bible Came to Speak about
Dr. Deanna Ferree Womack, Princeton Theological Seminary - Monday, February 2, 2015, 3:00 PM, Shaw 107On Monday, February 2 at 3 PM in Shaw 107, Dr. Deanna Ferree Womack will give the following presentation:Religion, Gender, and Other Arab Springs:
Dr. Lily Vuong, Valdosta State University - Monday, January 26, 2015, 3:00 PM, SHAW 107On Monday, January 26 at 3 PM in Shaw 107, Dr. Lily Vuong will give the following presentation: Re-Envisioning the Virgin: The Portrayal of Mary in
Fall Colloquium and Student-Faculty MixerPlease join us for the first colloquium of the year on Wednesday, October 22, followed by the Student-Faculty Mixer.WHAT: Fall Colloquium and
66th Annual Northwest Philosophy Conference - November 7-8, 2014The 66th Annual Northwest Philosophy Conference is being hosted by Central Washington University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Dr. Linda Martin Alcoff - Friday, November 7, 2014, 7:00 PM, SURC BallroomOn Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM in the SURC Ballroom, Dr. Linda Martin Alcoff will give a presentation titled, "Sexual Violations and the Question
Chester Ziegler Keller -- 1925-2014Chester Ziegler Keller, 88, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Portland, OR.Born September 26, 1925, in Buffalo Springs, PA, to Paul and Hannah Ziegler
Dr. John Corvino - Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 7:00 PM, SURC TheatreOn Tuesday June 3 at 7PM in the SURC Theatre Dr. John Corvino will give a presentation titled, “Haters, Sinners, and the Rest of Us; The Gay Debate
End of the Year BarbecueThe Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will hold it's end of the year barbeque in late May (exact date TBD) at Dr. Bartlett's house.
Film Showing: "Hannah Arendt"Please join us for a showing of the film "Hannah Arendt" on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the SURC Theatre.Arendt was one of the most
Fall Student-Faculty MixerThe Philosophy and Religious Studies Department is hosting a Student-Faculty Mixer on Thursday, October 10, 4-6 PM in L&L 106A. Please join us
Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Meeting ScheduleThe Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Team will meet each Tuesday and Thursday at 8 PM in SURC 140 - October 3 through November
Philosophy and Religious Studies Club Fall Quarter MeetingsThe Philosophy and Religious Studies Club will meet each Tuesday, 4-6 PM in L&L

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