For Students
Student Achievements:
2024
Congratulations SCSU Philosophy Major, Jen Ng on receiving one of 2024's Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards.
Jen is an outstanding student, highly commended by peers and faculty alike, and destined for amazing things. Well done, Jen! On behalf of Philosophy at Southern, we congratulate you on this incredible accomplishment!
2021
Congratulations to Asma Rahimyar (Philosophy/Political Science double major) who became the first Rhodes Scholar in the university’s history. Asma also received one of the 2021 coveted Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards.
Earlier in 2021, she was selected as a recipient of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for outstanding potential for leadership, commitment to public service and academic excellence. She also has earned various other awards and serves as president of the Muslim Student Association. In addition, she has participated in a United Nations Conference on Cultural Diplomacy.
2019
Congratulations to Metaphilosophy Journal editorial assistant, Ariana Bengston on receiving one of the 2019 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards.
Past Events
2020
‘Rap and White Gaze’ Addresses Racism
Assistant Philosophy Chairperson and Professor, Chelsea C. Harry, hosted an event called “Rap and the White Gaze,” where the realm of rap was explored through the eyes of a white listener and connoisseur.
H.A. Nethery, associate professor of philosophy at Florida Southern College, was the guest speaker.
The informal Q&A followed a presentation by Nethery on rap music and critical whiteness studies.
Article on Rap and White Gaze Event
You Tube Links:
Julia Markovits - (MIT)
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