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Chris Cuomo
Cuomo Interviewed in Times of India

An interview with Department of Philosophy Professor Chris Cuomo appeared in a recent edition of The Times of India. Reporter Srijana Mitra Das spoke with Cuomo about her work in ecofeminism and the interrelationship of women and nature in the February 8, 2020 article "Women and nature share a powerful moral connection" appearing in The Times "Evoke" section featuring regular coverage of climate change and socio-ecological issues. …
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Meskin coffee
Meet New Department Head Sept. 5

On Thursday, Sept. 5, students are invited to enjoy coffee, iced tea, and cookies with the new Head of the Department of Philosophy, Aaron Meskin at 5pm in Peabody Hall. Dr. Meskin has recently joined us after teaching philosophy for 14 years in England. This offers an opportunity to talk about what’s working well in the department and also to present ideas about what else the department could be doing. Dr. Meskin will…
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Aaron Meskin
About New Department Head Aaron Meskin

Dr. Aaron Meskin is the new head of the Department of Philosophy. Meskin most recently served as Professor of Philosophical Aesthetics at University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, has taught at Leeds and previously worked at Texas Tech University and earned his PhD from Rutgers University. His areas of interest include Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, Philosophical Psychology, Philosophy of Film, Philosophy of Food, and Philosophy of…
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Aaron Meskin
Aaron Meskin to Head Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that Dr. Aaron Meskin will join the faculty as department head in July 2019. Meskin, who is currently Professor of Philosophical Aesthetics at University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, has taught at Leeds since 2005. He previously worked at Texas Tech University and earned his PhD from Rutgers University. His areas of interest include Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, Philosophical Psychology…
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Melissa Fahmy
Fahmy Awarded Teaching Fellowship

Melissa Seymour Fahmy, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, has been selected as a Center for Teaching & Learning Senior Teaching Fellow. This award provides senior faculty with an opportunity to focus on undergraduate instruction and enables opportunities for faculty from a variety of disciplines to interact and share ideas regarding instructional challenges. CTL Fellowships help reinforce an instructional environment that…
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Victoria Davion with dog
Memorial for Victoria Davion December 8

Victoria “Vicky” Davion passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Dr. Davion served as Head of the Department of Philosophy from 2005 until falling ill this year. She was founder and editor of the journal, Ethics & the Environment, and a celebrated scholar of ecofeminism and environmental ethics. The Department of Philosophy will host a memorial reception celebrating the life of Victoria…
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