Philosophy Department - Commencement 2025 Remarks and Awards
Remarks and awards for Philosophy department seniors and their families.
Mahaney Arts Center, Olin C. Robison Concert Hall
News and Events
2025 Spring Events
March 25, 4:30-6:45pm, Wilson Hall
“Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza,” A conversation with Prof. Peter Beinart (co-sponsored by the Philosophy dept, among others)
March 30-April 5th
VT Public Philosophy Week! Dozens of informal events will be happening in Vermont, including several in Middlebury. Everyone is welcome to participate. Attend an event or host your own! Students interested in leading their own event should contact Prof Besser. Schedule of events, TBA.
April 1, 7:00-9:00pm, MBH 220
Screening of “Gattaca”, hosted by Prof. Juvshik, as part of his Bioethics class. All philosophy students are welcome to join!
April 7, 4:30-6:00pm, location TBA
The Eve Adler Memorial Lecture by Jed Atkins (Duke University), on the topic of Cicero and Civic Discourse. (organized by Classics, co-sponsored by the Philosophy Department, amongst others).
April 22, 4:30-6:00pm (talk), AXT 201, followed by dinner, location TBA
A talk on Ancient Philosophy by Professor Michael Shaw (Utah Valley University), followed by a Philosophy Department Dinner. All philosophy majors and minors are encouraged to come for both! More details soon.
Philosophy Club
The student-run Philosophy Club hosts events throughout the semester. If you would like to learn more about what we are planning or suggest an idea for an event, please contact us at philclub@middlebury.edu.
Statements of Solidarity
We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive department for students from all backgrounds, especially BIPOC students. See our Black Lives Matter statement.