Events and Initiatives
The UTRGV Philosophy Department hosts many one-off events throughout the academic year. For the latest special event, please see under the "News" banner on our homepage. In addition to such events, there are ongoing initiatives such as those below. For more information on these initiatives, please click on the "Ethics Bowl" and "Philosophy Club" tabs on the left sidebar.
Phil and Sophie's is back! Join us in person for philosophical discussion--off the cuff, no reading required. We meet every Thursday at 5:15 pm at the Jazzman's Cafe patio outside the Library on the Edinburg campus. For accommodations or topic suggestions, please contact Dr. Mike Butler at michael.butler@utrgv.edu.
The UTRGV Brownsville Philosophy Club is a student-run organization dedicated to the discussion of a different philosophical topic each week. They meet each Wednesday at 5 pm in BMSLC 3.225. There is no reading required. Coffee is provided. For more information or accommodations, please contact Vicky Labastida at virginia.labastida01@utrgv.edu or Dr. Brad Warfield at bradley.warfield@utrgv.edu.
The Philosophical Dialogue Group is a student-led and student-run discussion group that meets every Monday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in ELABN 103 typically to talk about a short reading in political or existential philosophy. Scan the QR code on the poster to join the club on VLink and to join the group chat! Contact club president Bruno Fransisco Rosales Cleris, at bruno.rosalescleris@utrgv.edu, for questions or accommodations.
Philosophy Movie Night: Join us to watch and discuss philosophically engaging movies from across the world. Every Friday at 5 pm in ELABN 101. Students and friends are welcome! For information and accommodations, please contact Dr. Jeff Morrisey at jeffrey.morrisey@utrgv.edu
We're looking for volunteers to assist in painting a mural located on the 3rd floor of ELABS! Please see the poster for more details.
