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Dr. Mike Austin Named 2022 EKU Foundation Professor

EKU President David McFaddin with Dr. Mike Austin

Dr. Mike Austin has earned Eastern Kentucky University’s highest honor for teaching excellence.

EKU Summer Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Laura Newhart

Dr. Laura Newhart

EKU Summer can be a valuable time of year to catch up or stay on track!

Steven M. Wise, Unlocking the Cage (Film Screening and Discussion)

Steven M. Wise

Steven M. Wise is coming to EKU for a screening and discussion of the HBO film Unlocking the Cage. The documentary looks at Wise's legal work on behalf of animals. This Chautauqua Lecture Series Special event is sponsored by the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies and the Honors Program.

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EKU Bioethics Bowl Results

EKU Bioethics Bowl Teams

On Saturday, October 26, the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies hosted EKU’s first Bioethics Bowl. The Bioethics Bowl is a debate-style team competition focusing on ethical issues in the practice of medicine and/or biomedical research. The following questions were debated in the EKU Bioethics Bowl: Should alcoholics get liver transplants?

The EKU Bioethics Bowl

Surgery Theater

On Saturday, October 26, the History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies Department will host the EKU Bioethics Bowl. The Bioethics Bowl is a debate-style team competition that focuses on ethical issues in the practice of medicine and/or biomedical research.

Philosophy Program Alumni Return to Campus for Panel Discussion

John Charles Leabo & Rebecca Aghamiri

Two graduates from EKU’s Philosophy, B.A. program will return to campus to discuss the impact that their study of philosophy at EKU has had on their personal and professional lives on Tuesday, April 9.

Eric Thomas Weber to Give Annual Ron Messerich Lecture in Philosophy and Religion

Messerich Lecture 2019 - Eric Thomas Weber, "Correcting Political Correctness"

Eric Thomas Weber

"Correcting Political Correctness"

Tuesday, February 26, 7:30 PM

O’Donnell Hall, Whitlock Building

Annual Ron Messerich Lecture in Philosophy and Religion

Nguyen’s Book, NEW ESSAYS IN JAPANESE AESTHETICS, Published to International Acclaim

New Essays in Japanes Aesthetics Cover

Congratulations to Dr. Minh Nguyen on the publication of his first book, New Essays in Japanese Aesthetics (526 pages), by Lexington Books, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield.

EKU Philosophy Alum Presents "How to Find Your Purpose in School"

Jabril Goodner
Author and EKU alum Jabril Goodner revisits the school that fueled his passions. Join Jabril for a very special lecture that is sure to inspire you in the next direction of your career. Finally learn how to manifest success and fulfill your great purpose in life.

Rebecca Goldstein to give Ron Messerich Distinguished Lectue in Philosophy & Religion

Rebecca Goldstein Chautauqua Lecture

Rebecca Goldstein will deliver the annual Ron Messerich Distinguished Lecture in Philosophy & Religion on Wednesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. in O'Donnell Hall in the Whitlock Building. This event is co-sponsored by the Chautauqua Lecture Series.

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