Two students discuss tradition, philosophy, and Native American identity at CSU Two philosophy majors had an unlikely connection. Weston Jones, named CLA Outstanding Grad, is Oglala Lakota and a first-generation student from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Maeve Marley, an Irish American student from Denver and Philosophy Outstanding Grad, led an alternative break […]
The Ethics Bowl Team competed in the national championship this year, bolstered by their intellectual curiosity, diverse majors, and deep friendships. “Sometimes I come here just for the sake of listening because I know I’ll hear interesting things that I’ve never thought about. It’s like a TED talk, but you actually get to participate. It’s […]
After a delay brought on by the pandemic, this fall semester marks the official launch of the endowed faculty position established by Father Don Willette. Father Don’s pursuit of this position has deep roots as he has always seen a need to reach young people, especially college students. Father Don understands the university as “providing […]
Bernie and Linda Rollin retire after five decades at CSU Bernie Rollin served as a University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and the university bioethicist, along with appointments in Animal Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. He came to CSU in 1969 where he has remained for the past five decades. Bernie is the author or editor of […]
Weston Jones, Outstanding CLA Grad of Spring 2021 Weston Jones, a 2021 CLA Outstanding Grad, is graduating with a philosophy major and legal studies minor. Hailing from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Weston sees himself following in a long line of Lakota philosophers. “My life is rooted in the traditional ways of the Lakota. I […]
Bernie and Linda Rollin reflect on their five decades at CSU Famed animal ethicist Bernie Rollin and Logic Director Linda Rollin retire after decades at CSU. Bernie, a University Distinguished Professor, earned an international reputation as the father of veterinary medical ethics, and some have said he has alleviated more animal pain than anyone else […]
Philosophy instructor Mac McGoldrick is featured in the Winter 2020 edition of the CLA Magazine. Finding Purpose: The Discipline of Spiritual Health Pursuing a monastic, religious, and spiritual life isn’t available to everyone. But for Mac McGoldrick, philosophy instructor, the pursuit of questions about spiritual practice and self inquiry have informed his own life, his teaching, and […]
By Pat McKee My friends and colleagues know me mostly as a philosopher. It surprises some of them that I also spend substantial time in the art of painting. I admit that this combination of interests is a bit unusual. But it is perfectly natural. After all, both philosophers and painters have a basic concern […]
New grad Aram Sahakyan organizes major Fort Collins marches this summer Aram Sahakyan did not plan on becoming a community organizer within weeks of graduating from CSU, but that’s exactly what happened. Spurred by the prevalence of police violence and the recent killing of George Floyd, the philosophy grad decided to take action. He explains, […]
Sarah Cyr, a double major in philosophy and history, describes herself as a “huge nerd.” Sarah elaborates, “My academic interests are all over the place – I’m a former biological anthropology major, so I’m interested in human evolution, anatomy, and osteology (the study of bones), as well as the history and philosophy of science.” Sarah […]
