Thompson Rivers UniversityPhilosophy, History, & Politics Conference

January 17-19, 2013

PHP conference 2013

Sixth annual conference

One of the few undergraduate conferences in Canada

Organized by students, advised by two faculty

Chance to highlight undergraduate research and foment interdisciplinary projects

Conference Presentations

Sessions run from 9:00AM until 3:45PM on Friday and Saturday (Lunch break, 11:45-1:00)

Session are 75 minutes; 3 students present in each session

Presenters each give a 10-15 minute presentation to students and professors

Each presenter will spend approximately 5 minutes answering questions from the audience

Each session is moderated by a professor

Presenting at the conference

Benefits to presenting:

Great opportunity to practice public speaking in a friendly and relaxed environment

Presenting at the PHP Conference will stand out on your resume

You will meet other students in your field of interest from across North America

You get the chance to share your research

Applying to present at the conference

Submit an abstract on our website with a theme related to Philosophy, History, or Politics, preferably by October 31st, 2012http://www.tru.ca/phpconf.html

Your abstract should be 200 words and must include a title, a thesis statement, and a brief summary of the major points of your presentation

External Keynote Address 2013: Dr. Robert Wilson, professor of Philosophy at

University of Alberta

Dr. Wilson’s current research interests are Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, and Philosophy of Biology, among others.

PHP Conference External Keynote: Dr. Robert Wilson

7PM, Jan 18th, 2013. Irving K. Barber Centre

Wine & Cheese Reception

Following Dr. Wilson’s Address we will be hosting a Wine & Cheese Reception in the International Building lobby. The Wine & Cheese is included with

registration.

Conference BanquetJan 19th, 5:30Pm, Kamloops convention centre

The dinner will be catered by Ora Restaurant and Lounge

Tickets are $30 and include

a full buffet dinner and dance

You may purchase an

additional ticket for a guest.

Internal Keynote Address 2013: Dr. Wilson Bell, assistant professor of History and

Politics at TRU

“Protest and Power in Putin's Russia”

Following Dr. Bell’s Presentation there will be dancing.

Registration Thanks to CUEF, Registration fees are FREE for TRU

students.

Registration closes Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at 5 pm. However, we kindly ask that all students register by Jan. 11th.

All attendees must sign-in at registration table in IB lobby Jan. 17-Jan. 18.

Registration includes lunch on Friday, 18th and Saturday 19th, a continental breakfast on Saturday, and tickets for the Wine & Cheese, it does not include banquet tickets.

For more info, or to volunteerE-mail us at phpconf@mytru.ca

Visit our facebook page: TRU Philosophy, History, and Politics Conference

Come and see us at our table in Old Main on Thursdays 12:15-1:45 for merchandise, like our official conference T-Shirt, event tickets, and for

more information