If you see Josh Smith, Alan Henderson, Grant Patty, Patrick Adams, Tori Bodine, Taylor Wyatt, Logan Sanders, or Justin Tirrell, in class or around campus, give them a high-five. They represented USU at the national Ethics Bowl competition in Virginia last weekend, and made it to the top twelve, competing against teams from around the nation. Well done, team!
Author: Huenemann
Philosophy in prisons
Here’s a brilliant (and short) TED talk about confronting philosophy’s questions under the harsh lights of lived experience:
(h/t to USU philosophy alumna Heather Albee Scott!)
Brett Blanch scholarship
Students, please be aware of the Brett Blanch Scholarship! It is available to philosophy majors at least one semester away from graduation, with at least a 3.5 gpa in philosophy classes. More details in this pdf:
Brett Blanch Scholarship Announcement Fall 2016 Spring 2017
(If you’re not sure whether you qualify, just ask a philosophy prof!)
2016 Summer Program for Women in Philosophy
From UC – San Diego:
“We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2016 Summer Program for Women in Philosophy. We would appreciate your distributing the attached flyer and encouraging any undergraduate women you know who may be interested to apply.
Philosophy and Star Wars
Come join profs Holberg, Huenemann, and Kleiner in discussing philosophical aspects of the Lucasverse: next Thursday, February 4th, 3 p.m., Main 304.

