The Philosophy Department is raising funds for their Department Excellence Fund which would support for the following activities:
Ethics Bowl: Ethics Bowl is a team-based oral presentation competition where students respond to questions about contemporary ethical controversies and defend their answers before their opponents and expert judges. Ethics Bowl is a valuable activity for any student interested in ethics, as well for students interested in careers in policy, government, or law. Cal Poly Pomona has competed in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl for a decade with great success, including California regional championships and appearances in the national Ethics Bowl semifinals and quarterfinals. Donations will help pay for student travel to regional and national competitions.
Undergraduate Journal of Ethics, Policy, and Social Justice: Last year, students began publishing an undergraduate journal, the Undergraduate Journal of Ethics, Policy, and Social Justice (UJEPS). In a newly designed course (offered as PHL 4990 in Spring 2022 and 2023), the editorial board works collaboratively (with the aid of the instructor of the course) to train editorial skills, seek submissions, review articles, and determine which articles should be published. Ultimately, students publish the journal in a public, open-source online format. Donations will help pay for operating expenses for the journal.
Link for Undergraduate Journal of Ethics, Policy, and Social Justice: https://www.cpp.edu/class/philosophy/student-organizations/ujeps.shtml