This Department Newsletter is the first in many years, and a great deal has happened. New undergraduate and graduate student cohorts. More than a year of Philosophy Club and MAP (Minorities and Philosophy) meetings by Zoom. An Ethics Bowl team that made it to Nationals. A graduate student union drive, strike, and subsequent stipend increase. Prize-winning students, distinguished research contributions, and faculty honors. New faculty members, including Professors Matthew Adams, Sharon Berry, Vera Flocke, Katy Meadows, and David Sussman. Newly endowed student prizes, thanks to our generous donors. The unfortunate deaths of our colleagues Professor David McCarty, Emeritus Professor J. Michael Dunn, and Emeritus Professor Milton Fisk. A pandemic. It’s a lot to cover, and this newsletter offers just a sampling of what has been going on for IU Philosophy in recent years.

I hope that you enjoy reading about our activities. Maybe you’ll connect with some names you haven’t thought about for years or learn about new developments in Sycamore Hall. We always love hearing from our students, alums, and supporters. Our broader community is central to the IU Philosophy Department’s purpose, and we invite you to keep up with our activities and events. I hope you’ll stay in touch.

With very best wishes,

Adam Leite
Department Chair