Aperto Animo journal
The student-run undergraduate philosophy journal Aperto Animo welcomes submissions to its 2024-2025 issue. This is an excellent opportunity for undergrads to get published and share their ideas. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 20th, 2024.
Though expressly a philosophy journal, Aperto Animo also publishes academic writing on theology, political science, and multidisciplinary subjects. A strict focus on philosophy is not required.
Consult the submission form linked below for more information.
A plug for a couple of philosophy classes next fall
Two classes scheduled for fall have lower enrollments right now, and I’m sure more students are interested in them.
The first is Mike Ashfield’s PHIL 3550 “Philosophy and the Public Square”, which will be focusing on hot-button issues, especially those being discussed in relation to the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This is a great opportunity to engage constructively with other students on relevant, topical issues. The class meets MWF, 1:30-2:20.
The second is Charlie Huenemann’s PHIL 4900 Philosophy Seminar, which will focus on Existentialism. Along with reading some classic texts (Kafka, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Camus, etc), we will also consider more recent cognitive science and philosophical research into how selves are constructed. There are some pre-reqs for this class, but if you are close to meeting them, or if you are an experienced philosophy student but just haven’t yet taken PHIL 3010 and 3020, and want to take this class, just send a note to Huenemann.
Philosophy UTFs for Fall
If you are interested in serving as an undergraduate teaching fellow in philosophy, please complete the application at the link below. Serving as a UTF means helping professors in the classroom, and tutoring students in the class. The pay for the semester is $750.
From USU Interfaith
My name is Andrew, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Interfaith Club. We are organizing our annual Salt Lake City trip this Saturday, March 30th. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your students.
Our annual site tour in Salt Lake City is a unique opportunity for students to explore various religious and cultural sites, learn about different traditions, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
This year’s event will begin at 8:00 AM in front of the library, where we will carpool together to Salt Lake City. Although gas money contributions are welcome, they are not required. Throughout the day, we will visit several significant sites, allowing students to gain insights into different faiths and cultures.
We ask that all students who wish to attend send us a message on instagram to RSVP. Our Instagram tag is @usuinterfaith.
If you or your students have any questions or require further information, please feel free to share my contact information.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Andrew Hunting
President, Interfaith Club
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