Concordia Philosophy Student Weekly Tabloid Vol. 28
Our third week is upon us, and hopefully we’re all getting settled into our schedules by now. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling some slight mental fatigue already. 😵 Remember to take care of your mind as well as the body! Get lots of sleep, and take time for yourself away from your studies and other demands.
A reminder that tonight at 11:59:59pm is the DNE date for the term.
Oh, and we’re excited to announce our Winter start-of-term social event is planned for February 2nd, 7pm at N-Bar! Free drink tickets are provided first come, first serve. See our Facebook event.
Here’s the 28th Volume of the Concordia Philosophy Student Weekly Tabloid, which brings you all the hottest and best events and relevant philosophy news.
This week, we have loads of news for you:
- Updates on the Philosophy building closure
- McGill Journal of Behaviour call for submissions
- SoPhiA’s January executive meeting recap
- Our Sheila Mason Bursary
- A Concordia Research Symposium in Philosophy
- Champlain College Speaker Series
- Feminist Philoosphy Synposium
- FutureBound skill workshops
- People’s Potato emergency food baskets
- Various Concordia events
The Philosophy Department Building Reopens for Business
Near the end of the Fall semester, a structural failure occurred in the philosophy department building, which prompted the building to close as Facilities Management assessed its safety.
From the information we have, the building will reopen in January with the exception of the M-annex first floor. We assume this also means the M-annex basement and our SoPhiA space. Here’s the information we have directly from Facilities Management:
- The S-annex reception, and Rooms 101, 109 and 110 of the M annex need to be kept closed until further notice, unless it is for a quick visit to pick up stuff.
- Both annexes can be re-opened for business as usual (except 1st floor on M).
- The M lobby can be used to go to the staircase
It appears the philosophy building will be open with the exception of the first floor of the M-annex, which will reopen sometime in February.
Candace and several faculty are using have their office, or hold office hours in the ER building (2155 Guy Street) for the time being.
We won’t hold regular office hours for January, but if you’d like to meet with us, we have a physical space available or can do so through Zoom.
If you need to reach us, see our executives page.
If you need to access the closed areas of the philosophy building, then contact security at 514-848-3717 or visit the security desk on the ground floor of the Hall Building.
McGill Journal of Human Behaviour: Call for Submissions
The McGill Journal of Human Behaviour is looking for submissions to this year’s journal. This year’s focus is on the interdisciplinary subject of human choice. I imagine papers in ethics, existentialism, philosophy of mind, etc.. would be good candidates for this journal.
The criteria for these submission are as follows:
- Must have a grade of A- or higher in a 300-level class or higher.
- Be less than 8000 words.
- Submit by January 27th, 2023
Here’s their callout:
“The McGill Journal of Human Behaviour is Accepting Submissions!
Have you written an essay in philosophy, politics, economics, psychology, sociology, history or a related field? We want to see your work! MJHB seeks to publish perspectives from a variety of fields, and to explore their common questions. We encourage submissions from all disciplines across the Faculty of Arts and the behavioural sciences. Submissions must have received a grade of A or A- in a 300 level class or higher and should be less than 8000 words. Submit your work to https://forms.gle/hPHhF3M9mzijrPzcA before January 27. To learn more about us, you can visit https://mcgillhumanbehaviour.ca or email editor@mcgillhumanbehaviour.ca with questions.”
This is a great chance to get experience with the publishing and peer-editing process. Plus, you can add the publication into your CV.
Who: McGill Journal of Human Behaviour
What: Call for submissions
When: Submit by January 27th, 2023
Where: Submit on their Google form: https://forms.gle/hPHhF3M9mzijrPzcA
SoPhiA January Executive Meeting – Recap
SoPhiA held their January Executive Meeting on Thursday January 19th at 5:40pm in S-05.
Main points:
- First Winter term social event planned for February 2nd, 7pm at N-Bar.
- We discussed planning a meeting for looking into suggestions of John Hutton from ASFA to make changes to our bylaws.
- We will have students vote on any changes to bylaws in the upcoming General elections taking place in March.
- Discussion about the new department award that is to be offered to replace the Vladimir Zeman award.
- Discussion of our status as a nonprofit organization.
- Next meeting to take place in a few weeks to focus on a discussion of bylaw changes.
See our meeting minutes
Sheila Mason Bursary
Each year, SoPhiA provides our Sheila Mason Bursary, an essay-based student bursary, to one or more lucky students! We do not evaluate academic performance or GPA, but how well the student engages in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the philosophy or Concordia community.
The bursary is restricted to current undergraduate students enrolled in a major, minor or honours program in the philosophy department.
Those eligible for application include (as self-disclosed):
- Women
- LGBTQAI+ (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, asexual, intersex, and others included in this umbrella)
- BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of colour)
- Students with disabilities
The application process typically includes:
- Personal statement, which must include a description of community involvement, how the individual is working towards creating an inclusive environment within philosophy, and an explanation of financial need.(500-750 words)
- Essay, on the topics of queer, postcolonial, intersectional, feminist, or race theory (1500-2000 words)
- Letter of recommendation (e.g., from teacher, advisor, employer, etc.)
- C.V. (resume), updated to include information pertinent to the award
Start thinking now about compiling your application and if you have a great essay on queer, postcolonial, intersectional, feminist, or race theory topics from one of your courses, that’s completely acceptable as a submission! Or you can write your midterm in one of your courses on this topic and use it as a submission.
See more information from our 2022 bursary, including previous year’s winners, on our Inclusivity Project page.
Stay tuned with more updates on exactly how and when to apply!
Who: Undergrad philosophy students who self-identify as: women, LGBTQAI, BIPOC, or disabled
What: An essay-based student bursary
When: Deadline for application is March 17th, 2023
Concordia Research Symposium in Philosophy (CRSP) 2023
Check out this exciting event happening on February 3rd!
Drs. Matthew Barker, David Morris, Pablo Gilabert, Jing Hu, and Anna Brinkerhoff will be presenting their cutting edge research in philosophy.
“Built on millennia of inquiry, contemporary research in philosophy covers a broad swath of topics, from enduring questions about the nature of morality and human experience, to urgent questions about how to overcome oppression. Research conducted in Concordia’s Department of Philosophy reflects this diversity, and is highly regarded in the profession. This event presents samples of this research, offering in combination a taste of today’s cutting-edge philosophy.”
Food and drink will be served.
What: Concordia Research Symposium in Philosophy
Where: Molson Building room 9B & online
When: February 3rd, 1-4:35pm
More information and register for online participation
Champlain College Speaker Series: Plato on Dialectic, Being, and The Good
Champlain College is hosting a speaker series of undergraduate and graduate students in philosophy. Many of these speakers are your own peers, including Ashkan Haghighat, Sarah Fortin, and Dean joseph!
- February 8: Sara Elianne Fortin (Concordia University): Dialectic in The Philebus
- February 22: Dean Joseph (Concordia University): Plato’s Political ᾈπορία: The Greatest Difficulty as a Practical Problem
- March 8: Bogdan Ovcharuk, (Concordia University, York University): Dialectic and The Political in Republic VI
- March 22: Ashkan Haghighat: (Concordia University): Being and Becoming in The Timaeus
- April 5: Angelo Fata (Champlain College, St-Lambert, McGill, University of Montreal): A Moment with Plato’s Parmenides
Talks take place in the Champlain College Amphitheatre from 12:30-2:30pm.
What: Speaker Series: Plato on Dialectic, Being, and The Good
When: Every second Wednesday of February and April
Where: Champlain College Amphitheatre (Champlain College of Saint-Lambert)
Feminist Philosophy Symposium (Symposium de philosophie féministe)
The University of Montreal is offering a Feminist Philosophy Symposium from Jany 15-27, 2023.
Schedule:
- Mercredi le 25 janvier:
- Table ronde 1 | Situationnalité: ignorance et privilèges épistémiques: Flavie Chevalier, Anne Iavarone-Turcotte, Ellena Thibaud-Latour
- Table ronde 2 | Intersubjectivités et identités subversives: Alexandra Stankovic & Freya Dogger
- Table ronde 3 | Regards féministes sur la performativité et la relationnalité: Justine Perron & Lila Braunschweig
- Conférence plénière de Anne-Marie Gagné Julien (16h30-18h)
- Jeudi le 26 janvier:
- Table ronde 4 | Témoignages et dialogues pour réfléchir les Injustices épistémiques : Adrielle Pelchat-Rochette, Delphine T. Raymond, Catherine Côté
- Table ronde 5 | Solidarités lesbiennes et queer: Lou Legay & Mathilde Walker,
- Table ronde 6 | Corps opprimés, résistances incarnées: Clara Guimarães & Laurence Valličres
- Conférence plénière de Alexandre Baril (16h30-18h)
- Vendredi le 27 janvier:
- Table ronde 7 | Corporéité et expérience de la douleur: Éléonore Paré, Clara Gargon, Laurence Dufour-Villeneuve
- Table ronde 8 | Convergence des luttes: (re)penser l’inclusion et la résistance: Olivia Kamgain, Tania Bustillo, Hervé Mbaya Mumpunga
- Conférence plénière de Ryoa Chung (14h45-15h30)
What: Feminist Philosophy Symposium (5th edition)
When: January 25-27, 2023
Where: Université de Montréal, room C-1017-02, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx (Wednesday); and C-3061 Pavillon Lionel-Groulx (Thursday & Friday)
FutureBound Skill Workshops
Did you know that Concordia’s Student Success Center offers a plethora of free skill workshops?
Yes! They offer workshops to improve your skills in six core modules:
- Career Development
- communication and Digitial Capabilities
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Growth and Balance
- Leaderships and Collaboration
- financial Literacy
Completing four workshops in a specific module will give you a certificate of completion for that skills, and it also shows on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR)!
I’ve already taken about 10 of these workshops in my years at Concordia (I have one certificate and close to a second) and they are very helpful in learning skills like:
- Public speaking
- Presenting
- Project management
- Working in groups
- Skills with Excel or PowerPoint
- Self-development
- Networking
- Career development skills
Check out their website for more information
See the interactive calendar of workshops for the Winter term
Who: Student Success center
What: Skill workshops
When: Various dates throughout the term
People’s Potato Emergency Food Baskets
Are you low on food or money? Don’t despair, People’s Potato is here!
People’s Potato is a nonprofit organization within Concordia that provides food for students and they are serving emergency food baskets throughout the term. (They also serve meals on the daily).
The emergency food baskets are on specific dates and they ask you to bring your own bags. First come, first serve.
Dates:
- Jan 27, 3:30pm
- Feb 10, 3:30pm
- Feb 24, 3:30pm
- Mar 17, 3:30pm
- Mar 31, 3:30pm
- Apr 14, 1pm
- Apr 21, 1pm
- Apr 28, 1pm
Check out their website for more information
Follow them on Facebook
Who: People’s Potato
What: Emergency food baskets
Where: Hall 7th floor
When: Mon-Thurs 12:30-2pm
Various Concordia Events
There are several events in the next week that may be interesting to philosophy students.
- Breaking Down Online Hate and Violence Against Women: January 24, 11am
- “Gendered disinformation and violence against women online have become a reality across the globe. A growing body of research shows that women online are targets of vicious online attacks and gendered disinformation campaigns framing women as inherently untrustworthy, unintelligent, too emotional, or sexualized, often carried out with malign intent and coordination.”
- Not your typical time management workshop – Online: January 18, 12pm
- “This collaborative workshop with the Zen Dens and the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities will help create understanding of your energy cycles and suggest some great apps to help. Come and learn how to respect your future self and make time for you. ”
- Working with Indigenous Communities: January 27, 10am
- “This workshop is designed to provide participants with the necessary tools and skills to successfully engage with Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations.”
- Public speaking prowess: Mastering the skills, part 1 – In-person: January 30, 3pm
- “we will dispel common public speaking myths, provide useful tips to conquer fear and help you meaningfully connect with your audiences in-person and online. In Part 1, you will learn to develop your public speaker prowess, find your voice and use it with confidence.”
See more of Concordia’s events
SoPhiA Book Library: Weekly Book Recommendation
This week’s highlighted book:
We do not have a highlighted book for you this week. To resume when we have access to our physical space. Feel free to have a look at our online library!
If you didn’t know, SoPhiA has a library of over 650 books! We have books from different domains of philosophy and some outside philosophy (psychology, business, political science, and even novels). We even have textbooks for some of your courses! (e.g., PHIL-210, 235, 260, 266, and more)
You can borrow a book for an hour, or even the whole semester. Just drop by our office or send us an email.
You can see our complete library of books online on our Librarika virtual library.
What: Books!
Where: The SoPhiA library (in our office space)
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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