USUPhilosophy

November 7, 2026

Graduate Philosophical Association

University of Oklahoma

Submissions are due October 2, 2026

The Graduate Philosophical Association (GPA) of the University of Oklahoma invites prospective applicants to graduate programs in Philosophy to submit their writing samples for our annual Writing Sample Workshop (November 7th, 2026). Students whose papers are accepted will have the opportunity to workshop their papers and receive constructive feedback from OU graduate students in an intensive one-day session. Participants will also have the opportunity to brainstorm their cover letters and statement of purpose, with guidance from members of the Admissions Committee. 

We invite papers on any topic (Max 6000 words, including footnotes and bibliography). Preference will be given to undergraduate students applying to the University of Oklahoma’s philosophy graduate program, although we welcome Masters students, too. Please also include a short statement of intent (1-2 paragraphs). 

Accommodation for Friday and Saturday night, as well as meals on Saturday, will be provided. Unfortunately, U of Oklahoma is not able to provide support for travel. But USU students should consider applying for support from the ArtSci Experiential Learning Fund.

Please send your paper and letter of intent in an email to melle.van.duijn-1@ou.edu with the subject line: GPA Undergraduate Conference 2026.

https://philevents.org/event/show/152745

Our new colleague in Classics, Dr. Jake Butera, will be presenting on Homer’s Odyssey and Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film at “Knowledge on Tap” tonight at the Cache Bar @ 7pm. If you can make it, we’ll see you there!

Congratulations to Chase Edwards (USU Philosophy major 2026, member of Phi Sigma Tau) who recently published “On Understanding” in Dialogue, the undergraduate journal of Phi Sigma Tau! Chase will be going on to graduate school in a philosophically-inclined training program for therapists. Congratulations, Chase!

Are you interested in participating in a summer reading group in Philosophy? If so, please fill out this information form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfazc_ARFbJ2A6WERHS8UtQTSEijsqA1iHR1ju82QVplEemlA/viewform?usp=header

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan is thrilled to announce COMPASS at Michigan 2026. The workshop will bring together students with an interest in pursuing academic philosophy for a weekend of discussion, networking, and mentoring. Advanced undergraduates and M.A. students (first and second year) who are planning to apply to graduate institutions in North America are eligible to apply. All costs (travel, food, lodging) will be paid for by the program.

The workshop will take place from October 2nd–4th, with participants arriving in Ann Arbor on the evening of October 1st.

More information:

https://philevents.org/event/show/148729

https://michigancompass.wixsite.com/compassworkshop