News and Events

Congratulations Dr. Tom Buller!

Starting July 1, 2012, Dr. Tom Buller will be joining the Department of Philosophy at Illinois State University as Professor and Chair.

Climate Changes: Alaska, the Arctic, and our Global Environment
Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Panelist Raymond Anthony (Philosophy) will discuss future developments of the Arctic in his presentation titled, "Food Security and "Wickedness" in Alaska". For more information

The Social Contract Today
Monday, February 27, 2012 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Panelist Terrence Kelly (Philosophy) will discuss we are today in light of new laws and rulings that challenge the rights and protections of citizens under the U.S. Constitution is the theme of this event. Such topics as the National Defense Authorization Act, Citizens United, Wiki Leaks trials, and government control of the internet will be noted. For more information

   

NSF awards philosophy professor Raymond Anthony funding to host climate science and ethics conference at UAA

Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Raymond Anthony has been award a National Science Foundation, Arctic Social Science Division Grant to host a Climate Ethics Works-in-Progress Conference at UAA. The award is for $48,303. The conference dates are Sept. 7-8, 2011.

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UAA wins inaugural University of Alaska Ethics Bowl

UAA is the winner of the inaugural University of Alaska Ethics Bowl, hosted last weekend by the UAF Socratic Society. Students grappled with ethical issues ranging from whether the children of illegal immigrants should be granted U.S. citizenship to whether the production and consumption of computer-generated, simulated child pornography constitutes an ethically-acceptable practice.

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Student Showcase 2011 winners announced at Saturday Banquet

The UAA Student Showcase 2011 winners were announced at an awards luncheon on Saturday, April 9. UAA students, faculty, family, friends, alums, and community members gathered in the Lucy Cuddy Hall to acknowledge the conference presenters in the 2011 Student Showcase. Forty-eight students presented their work in this year's conference and over 30 community professionals and UAA alums served as session commentators and judges.

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