Upcoming Events for Spring 2026
From colloquia and conferences to reading groups and undergraduate workshops, each year the Department of Philosophy hosts a wide range of events that bring together students, faculty, and invited guests. This page highlights upcoming and recent programming. For an overview of all our events, visit our Events page.
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Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series
Dr. Alisabeth Ayars, Washington University
Friday, March 13, 2026 @ 3:30 pm BRNG 1245
Association Association
Thursday, March 26 - Friday, March 27
PFEN 103
Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series
Dr. Jens Timmerman, The University of St. Andrews
Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 3:30 pm BRNG 1245
"Kant and The Origins of The Good Will" - Book Launch Event
Patrick Kain
Saturday, March 28, 2026. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
RAWLS 1011
Wisdom Wednesday
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
BRNG 7150
Scholl Lecture Series
Dr. Shaun Nichols, Cornell University
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
PFEN 241
Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series
Dr. Leonard W. Lawlor, Penn State
Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 3:30 pm BRNG 1245
Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series
Dr. Elijah Millgram, University of Utah
Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 3:30 pm BRNG 1245
Junto Conference
Saturday, April 18 - 19, 2026
PFEN 241
2nd Annual Spring Picnic
Let's Celebrate the End of the Semester
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Loeb Fountain
Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series
Dr. Derk Pereboom, Cornell University
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 3:30 pm BRNG 1245
"Kant's Metaphysics of the Will, Freedom, Reason, and the Moral Law" - Book Launch Event
Jacqueline Marina
Friday, May 8, 2026. 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
RAWLS 1011
Plato on Perception Book Workshop
May 26-28, 2026
BENG 7119
More Upcoming Events
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