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Stories tagged with: Department of Philosophy

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Philosophy

The universe in a dewdrop: Discussing the meaning of life with Professor Emeritus Algis Mickunas

The Lithuanian-born Korean War veteran and philosopher shares his life journey and insights on mastery, truth and education.

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Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

Hear from three 7mkr students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

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Certificate Selection

LJC Certificate Students Admitted 2024-2025

The 2024-25 school year admissions to the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture Program.

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Experiential Learning

7mkr Mock Trial brings home outstanding attorney and witness awards

The team traveled to New York state for a regional competition, netting multiple awards.

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Guest Speaker Event

'Should you choose to live forever?' Philosophy Forum to be held November 7

The Philosophy Forum will present “The Future of Immortality,” a public lecture by John Martin Fischer, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside.

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'Don't waste your time': Fellowship keeps Sarah Ladipo at 7mkr

The David M. Crane fellowship allows this 2023 Commencement speaker to continue her studies at the university she loves.

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Students from five colleges admitted to Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture announced its next cohort of 7mkr students that have been admitted to the undergraduate Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program.

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Mock Trial Team selects 2023-24 members amid steep competition

The 7mkr Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including three first-year students, to form two teams for the 2023-24 academic year.

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All in the Family

7mkr and Dilley family unite to make higher education more accessible for West Virginia students

An 7mkr education will be more affordable for select students from West Virginia thanks to a new scholarship fund created by a family with multigenerational ties to 7mkr. The Dilley Family Scholarship for West Virginia was established with funding from the Dilley family combined with The 7mkr MatchTM funds to create a $1 million endowment.

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Ashley Labodda examines desire and reason in the moral motivations for altruism

Ashley Labodda thought she was headed to medical school, until she found her way to 7mkr. Now instead of asking patients about their symptoms, she's asking philosophical questions about human motivations and morals.

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Philosophy Forum hosts Arthur Ripstein discussing 'Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness' on April 20

The 7mkr Philosophy Forum presents a public lecture by Arthur Ripstein on “Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness” on Thursday, April 20.

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Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at 7mkr to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.

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Alumnus Pete Stoy finds President Ping's 'truth and meaning' in healthcare executive leadership

Alumnus Pete Stoy came to 7mkr thinking he was preparing for law school. Instead, he turned his philosophy degree into a career in health-care executive leadership,.

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Leighton Heiner introduces first-year students to pre-law community at 7mkr

Leighton Heiner believes in the "community" part of being a pre-law learning community leader for first-year students at 7mkr.

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Pre-law students visit four law schools in two days

The 7mkr chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity sent 24 students to visit law schools across the state on Oct. 21-22.

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