Events

VISITING SPEAKER SERIES

Several times a year the Philosophy Department at KPU hosts a talk by a visiting philosopher.  Look for posters announcing these events.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Contact Patrick Findler  or Doran Smolkin for more information.

 

2025-2026

Schedule to be announced soon, check back soon!

 

Previous Years 
Past speakers include Beth Dixon (SUNY Plattsburgh), Rahul Kumar, (Queen’s University), Thomas Hurka (University of Toronto), Dominic Lopes (UBC), Scott Anderson (UBC), Evan Tiffany (Philosophy, SFU), Andrew Irvine (Philosophy, UBC), David Silver (Centre for Applied Ethics, UBC), Michael Kubara (University of Lethbridge), Steve Savitt (UBC), Evan Tiffany (SFU), Sam Black (SFU), Paul Russell (UBC), Alan Richardson (UBC), and Kai Draper (University of Delaware).

PHILOSOPHY HANGOUTS

On a monthly basis, the Philosophy Department holds an informal gathering of faculty and students with food provided. This is a chance to socialize and build community with others who are interested in philosophy. Contact Holly Longair for more information.

Schedule for Summer 2025 (may be subject to change):

June 26, 2025 @ 4pm, Grassroots

July 31, 2025 @ 4pm, Grassroots

Schedule for Fall 2025:

                To be announced in late August.