UCCS to pilot Learning Assistants peer tutoring program
Using funding from a $300,000 CU Next award, UCCS will work alongside CU Boulder and CU Denver to pilot a new Learning Assistants program to bring peer tutoring to UCCS classrooms. (More)
Department of Philosophy
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7 Questions with Jennifer Kling, author of “The Philosophy of Protest: Fighting for Justice without Going to War”
Jennifer Kling, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at UCCS, answered seven questions on “The Philosophy of Protest: Fighting for Justice without Going to War.” Kling calls it “a theory of protest for our world.” (More)
7 Questions with Jeffrey Scholes, author of “Christianity, Race, and Sport”
Jeffrey Scholes, associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy, answers seven questions on his new book, a critical examination of white Protestant Christianity’s attempt to disproportionately police, discipline and punish Black athletes. (More)
7 Questions with Jennifer Kling, author of “War Refugees: Risk, Justice, and Moral Responsibility”
Jennifer Kling, assistant professor of philosophy, answered seven questions on her new book, which argues that war refugees have suffered and continue to suffer a series of harms, wrongs, and oppressions – and so are owed recompense as a matter of justice. (More)
COVID-19 Research Forum presents new findings, questions for the future
Four UCCS faculty members presented new findings at the UCCS COVID-19 Research Forum, with research spanning disciplines and presenting new questions for future exploration. (More)
7 Questions with Raphi Sassower, author of “The Specter of Hypocrisy”
Raphi Sassower, professor of philosophy at UCCS, answered seven questions on his new book, a deep exploration of the concept and practice of hypocrisy. (More)
UCCS hosting COVID-19 research forum Feb. 10
UCCS researchers working on the causes, consequences and future implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will share their progress and findings during a free virtual event at 2 p.m., Feb. 10. (More)
7 Questions with Colin Lewis, author of “Confucian Ritual and Moral Education”
Colin Lewis, instructor of philosophy, answered seven questions on his new book, which illustrates how an ancient Confucian educational model can light the way toward a modern way of “being moral.” (More)
Spaulding honored with 2020 Woman of Influence award
With a theme of leadership and resilience, the award ceremony celebrated 15 local women – including three UCCS alumnae – who are leaders for positive change in the Pikes Peak region. (More)
7 Questions with Mary Ann Cutter, author of “What is Death? A Global Reader”
Mary Ann Cutter, professor of philosophy, answered seven questions on her new book, which presents 13 themes on death and illustrates that although we all die, humans do not share the same view of dying. (More)