Philosophy Department Centennial Celebration Distinguished Alumni Panel

Philosophy Department Centennial Celebration Distinguished Alumni Panel

Date: Friday October 15, 2010 Time: 2-3:30 PM Place: Henry Madden Library Auditorium Room 2206 (South Wing)

• What is philosophy good for today?
• How have philosophy and the university changed?
• What is the history of the philosophy department at Fresno State?

A panel of alumni and emeritus faculty discuss these topics as part of the College of Arts and Humanities Centennial Celebration.

• William Feightner, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, EFILM (BA Philosophy 1971)
• Ben Starr, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Modesto Junior College (BA Philosophy 1966)
• Wally Upton, Partner, Kimble, MacMichael and Upton Law Firm (BA Philosophy 1962)
• Dr. Jack Pitt, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Fresno State
• Dr. James Slinger, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Fresno State
• Dr. James Smith, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Fresno State

To be followed by a reception in the Dean’s Courtyard (Music Building) at 4 PM

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information contact: Andrew Fiala, Chair, Department of Philosophy
afiala@csufresno.edu