SUNY Oneonta Students Host 30th Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference

Fifteen students hosted the 30th annual SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, held on campus April 17 and 18.

Since its founding, the SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference has been planned, organized and run entirely by Oneonta students dedicated to showcasing the finest undergraduate work and engaging in all areas of philosophical discourse. This year's conference brought together 23 student presenters from colleges and universities in 12 states, including Brown University, Tufts University and the University of Hawaii.

The 30th annual conference featured a keynote address titled "What is a Cocktail? (Wrong Answers Only)" by Dr. Neil E. Williams, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buffalo. In celebration of the conference's 30th anniversary, the keynote was preceded by an Alumni Recognition Dinner, featuring remarks on the conference's history by Dr. Michael Koch, Associate Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Oneonta.

The success of the conference was made possible by the student-run Philosophy Club, the Philosophy Department, the SUNY Oneonta Student Association, faculty and staff, student presenters and discussants, and the support and participation of all conference attendees.