Philosophy Lecture Series

Celebrate good times had amongst all who are graduating! The Philosophy Department will be hosting a celebration for all minors, majors, and graduate students! Official date- May 7, 12-3pm Philosophy Department, Plaza Building M108. Fun will be had. Pictures will be taken. Food will be eaten.

Calling all lovers of logic, seekers of truth, and unapologetic philosophy nerds! The Department of Philosophy is now on Reddit! Whether you're here to argue about determinism, question the very nature of reality, or just flex your niche knowledge of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, we welcome you with open...

February 17th, 5-6pm The Philosophy Club has their first interest night of the semester! Find us in the Philosophy Department suite M108 in the Plaza Building. There will be light snacks and refreshments. Join our MyLynx club for club updates!

On January 28th, 2025, over two dozen faculty and staff attended CFDA's Tuesday Faculty Conversation: "AI and the Future of Education: Transformative or Inevitable?" hosted by CU Denver Philosophy Professor David Hildebrand along with Karen Sobel (Center for Faculty Development). The discussion began with the question, "What is one major...

April 23rd, 2025 - North Classroom Rm. 1140 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Kim Wilson to present to our community. The title of the talk is "Lessons from We Grow the World Together ". Abstract: During these turbulent times where fear dominates our political landscape, and everywhere...

March 11th, 2025 5:00-6:30pm - Tivoli 440 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. George Yancy, a Professor of Philosophy from Emory University to present to our community. The title of the talk is "The Hoax of White Innocence". Refreshments and conversation will follow the event.

February 27th at 3:30 pm - Plaza Building, Room M202 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. Becky Vartabedian, an Associate Professor of Philosophy from Regis University, to present to our community. The talk title is "Hesitation and the Time of Hospitality". Abstract: This paper considers the role...

National Send a Card to a Friend Day celebrates the sincere act of reconnecting through handwritten notes. In our digital world, taking the time to send a physical card can bring unexpected joy to a friend's day. It's a simple gesture that rekindles connections and reminds us of the profound...

November 14th, 2024 at 3:30pm The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. Geoff Pfeifer from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to present to our community. He will be discussing his research in a presentation titled, "Deleuze, Spinoza, the Sad Passions, and the Precarious Joy of Anti-Fascism" in Student Commons, room...

September 5th, 2024 at 3:30pm- Honi Haber Memorial Library, Plaza Building Suite M108 The University of Colorado-Denver's Philosophy Department has invited Dr. Erica Ferg and Dr. Bryan Hall from Regis University to present to our community. They have taken their expertise in Religious Studies and Philosophy to jointly research this...