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The Rutgers Department of Philosophy homepage highlights three kinds of current activity: an upcoming events calendar, a summer institute for diversity in philosophy, and faculty honors within the American Philosophical Association (APA). The items below reflect what the site itself lists, so dates and titles are worth checking against the live page before you plan around them.
Upcoming Events
The site lists a short schedule of department events, mixing internal faculty meetings with outside speakers:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm | Faculty Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm | Prof. Michael Raven (University of Victoria) |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm | Faculty Meeting |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm | Prof. Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State University) |
The two named talks are visiting-speaker events, while the faculty meetings are internal. If you are a prospective student or visitor, the guest lectures are the relevant entries; the site does not list locations or registration details in the excerpt shown.
2026 Summer Institute for Diversity in Philosophy
The department features a week-long summer institute aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in philosophy through mentorship, community, and learning. The site describes it as "a transformative week" and links to a separate page (summerphil.vercel.app) for details. This is the item most relevant to prospective graduate students or undergraduates considering philosophy, since it is structured around mentorship rather than being a standard course.
Faculty Achievements in the APA Eastern Division
Two faculty honors are highlighted:
- Frances Kamm is now president of the APA Eastern Division. She was elected vice-president in spring 2025 and served in that office during 2025/26.
- Elisabeth Camp was elected vice-president of the APA Eastern Division. She will serve as vice-president during 2026–27 and then as president during 2027–28. Camp is a Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers.
- Jake Quilty-Dunn was selected for the 2025–2026 Faculty Year-End Excellence Award.
The site frames these under the heading "Rutgers rules the APA Eastern Division," reflecting the department's presence in the association's leadership.
Other Items on the Page
The homepage also notes that Fall 2026 undergraduate course descriptions are available, and it links to sections for prospective students, the undergraduate and graduate programs, and faculty profiles. The department's stated orientation is drawn from Socrates' remark that the unexamined life is not worth living, with the undergraduate program built around examining fundamental questions and defending answers through reasoned controversy.
How to Use This
If you are evaluating Rutgers Philosophy, the events calendar tells you who is visiting and when, the summer institute is a concrete opportunity for mentorship, and the APA roles indicate faculty standing in the field. The site does not publish ticket prices, attendance requirements, or application deadlines in the material shown, so confirm those on the linked pages before relying on any date.