Here’s another issue of the Concordia Philosophy Student Weekly Tabloid! Bringing you all the hottest and best relevant philosophy news.
This week we bring some news about student feedback, some new faculty hires, some faculty leaving our department, new student campus tours, a course registration workshop, volunteer job opportunities with the CSU, and free drug testing kits.
Student Feedback on Philosophy Student Difficulties
We’re looking for your feedback on what type of (common) issues, difficulties, or confusions you have as a philosophy student. Problems with course books, grades, professors, classes, the program, degree requirements, registration, navigating the university, harassment, etc.. Anything related to being a philosophy student.
Feel free to leave a comment on this post.
Your responses are appreciated and will help us in crafting our upcoming philosophy student guide!
If you’d like to make an anonymous/confidential comment, you can email [community dot sophia at asfa dot ca]. We’ll keep your response confidential.
New Faculty Hires
Dr. Anna Brinkerhoff
The philosophy department has recently hired Dr. Anna Brinkerhoff as a tenure track professor. She completed her PhD in philosophy at Brown University in 2021 and has specializations in ethics and epistemology, as well as competent knowledge in feminist philosophy and philosophy of religion.
They will be teaching in the Fall:
- PHIL-236 (Environmental Ethics)
- PHIL-371 (Philosophy of Feminism)
In the Winter:
- PHIL-498 (Ethics of Biotechnology)
Dr. Olivia Sultanescu
Dr. Olivia Sultanescu has been hired with a limited-term appointment (usually 3 years). She received her PhD from York University and has specializations in philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, with a focus on constitution of meaning and content, the character of linguistic agency, and the normativity and objectivity distinctive of language and thought.
They will be teaching in the Fall:
- PHIL-210 (Critical thinking)
- PHIL-265 (Intro to Metaphysics)
- PHIL-360 (Early Modern Philosophy I)
In the Winter:
- PHIL-214 (Deductive Logic)
- PHIL-361 (Early Modern Philosophy II)
Faculty Leaves
Several faculty have left us this year. Dr. Andrea Falcon and Dr. Theodore Lock will be leaving us and not returning in the upcoming terms.
Dr. Andrea Falcon
Dr. Andrea Falcon arrived as an Assistant Professor at Concordia University in July 2005. He became Associate Professor in 2008, and Full Professor in 2020. Almost all current (second year and up) students will have taken a course with him. He had a notable personality, and was a knowledgeable and accomplished student-focused professor.
He taught the ancient philosophy courses PHIL-260, often PHIL-261, and advanced ancient philosophy courses. He has benefitted the department greatly. His leaves saddens us, but he is now teaching at the University of Milan.
Dr. Theodore Locke
Dr. Theodore Locke spent three years in Concordia’s philosophy department as a limited-term professor teaching and working behind the scenes. He taught some logic and eConcordia courses.
He is now a visiting assistant professor position at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. We are sad to see him go, but all the best to his academic career.
New Student Campus Tours
Are you a new student starting in Fall 2022? Are you super excited to see Concordia’s campus(es)?
The Welcome Crew Mentors will be hosting virtual new student tours of both the Loyola and Sir George Williams (SGW) campuses.
Note that philosophy students are primarily based at the SGW campus.
The event is free and you must register for the virtual link.
Who: Welcome Crew Mentors
What: Virtual tours of Concordia’s campuses
Where: Online
When: July 21, 22, 26, and 27
- Loyola:
- July 21, 7-8pm
- July 26, 10:30-11:30am
- SGW:
- July 22, 7-8pm
- July 27, 10:30-1:30am
Other dates for this event are also offered.
See more information: Loyola tour; SGW tour
Workshop on Using the Course Registration System
Are you a new student starting in Fall 2022? Are you confused about the registration system and process? Fear not! The Welcome Crew Mentors are here to help you out!
The Welcome Crew Mentors are offering a workshop and “will explain the basics of using the online Student Hub including My CU Account and the Student Centre. The Mentors will also show you how to add, drop and swap courses all while getting helpful tips on registration best practices.”
Only students starting their courses in Fall 2022 can register to attend.
Who: Welcome Crew Mentors
What: A workshop on using the course registration system
Where: Online
When: July 28, 1:30-2:30pm
They also offer this workshop on August 11th.
Job Opportunities
The Concordia Student Union is making a call to fill up their board of members for several of their committees.
These are all volunteer positions that can be added to your co-curricular record. It’s great experience to add to your resume. The time commitment is usually several hours per month (probably about anywhere from 5-20 hours depending on the position).
By getting involved in these committees, you can have an impact on student life and have voting power on decisions taken within the university. For instance, on the university Senate, you get to vote on any academic decisions, changes to curriculum, and new rules and regulations. On the Judicial Board, you can influence CSU procedural and policy-related issues.
This is a great chance to flex or develop your rhetoric, public speaking, or decision-making skills, and apply your knowledge of ethics where applicable.
- Judicial Board Member
- The Judicial Board is the independent judiciary branch of the Concordia Student Union, responsible for resolving procedural, internal, and/or policy-oriented issues.
- How to apply: Email your cover letter and CV to appointments@csu.qc.ca with “Judicial Board Member – Fall 2022” as the subject line.
- Learn more: https://csu.qc.ca/about-us/judicial-board
- Sexual Violence Accountability Committee Community Member
- The Sexual Violence Accountability Committee’s duty is to review cases of sexual misconduct and assault in relation to CSU elected and appointed members.
- How to apply: Please email your cover letter and CV to appointments@csu.qc.ca with “SVAC Committee Member – Fall 2020” as the email subject line.
- Standing Committee on Sexual Misconduct Member
- Information to come soon
- Information to come soon
- University Examinations Committee Member
- The University Examinations Committee is responsible for issuing special exceptions for exams.
- How to apply: Please email your cover letter and CV to appointments@csu.qc.ca with “University Examinations Committee – Fall 2022” as the email subject line.
- Student Tribunal Pool Member
- Students appointed to the Student Tribunal Pool will work alongside the Office of Student Tribunals on several student tribunal hearings.
- How to apply: Please email your cover letter and CV to appointments@csu.qc.ca with “Student Tribunal Pool Member – Fall 2022” as the email subject line.
- Learn more: https://www.concordia.ca/students/tribunals.html
- Council on Student Life Member
- The Concordia Council of Student Life (CCSL) oversees all of the services offered at Concordia and is responsible for the student experience outside of the classroom.
- How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter to appointments@csu.qc.ca with the subject line “CCSL Committee Member – Fall 2022” as the email subject line.
- Learn more: https://www.concordia.ca/offices/ccsl.html
- Senate Member
- The Senate is where Concordia University makes academic decisions, approves new courses, and develops rules and regulations.
- How to apply: Please email your cover letter and CV to appointments@csu.qc.ca with “Senate – Fall 2022” as the email subject line.
- Learn more: https://www.concordia.ca/about/administration-governance/board-senate/senate.html
For even more information, see the most recent CSU newsletter.
Application are due August 7th, 2022.
Drug Test Kits
On behalf of the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CssDP Concordia), The Frigo Vert is offering free drug testing kits to take home every Friday from 12-4pm.
- Kits available to take home
- Confidential & anonymous
- Non-judgmental
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fentanyl strips available
- Private gender-neutral bathroom
What: Free drug test kits
When: Every Friday from 12-4pm
Where: Le Frigo Vert (1440 Mackay St.)
Stay safe and responsible with drug use.
Do you know of any cool philosophy-related events in Montreal or the Concordia Community? Please let us know and we will advertise them here!
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