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 Holly Longair 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 MEETUPS

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 Spring 2026 (may be subject to change):

  • February 26, 2026 @ 4:30pm, Birch (second floor)
  • March 19, 2026 @ 4:30pm, Birch (second floor)
  • April 23, 2026 @ 4:30 pm, Birch (second floor) 
     

Schedule for Summer 2026:

                To be announced.