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Maizie Ober '21,

Student Snapshot: Maizie Ober '21

Find out how Dickinson helped Maizie Ober ’21 realize she could use philosophy as a tool for social change.

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Dickinson College to Host Virtual Talk on Political Polarization

Robert B. Talisse, internationally recognized theorist of democracy, will discuss the overwhelming effects of political polarization in a virtual lecture.

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From California to Carlisle

If you're looking for good reasons to come to Dickinson from afar, look no further than California's Alexandra Fosbury ’21.

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Dickinson College Students Introduce Fundamentals of Philosophy to Local Third Graders

Dickinson's Philosophy Collective and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Amy McKiernan use children's literature to help local elementary school students answer some of life's bigger questions.

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Student Snapshot: Erin Lowe ’22

Erin Lowe '22 is focused on making a difference in the world, so she fits right in with other Dickinsonians, whom she calls "an inspiring bunch."

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Dickinson College Launches New Minor in Ethics

Complementing majors across the curriculum, the new minor in ethics is as timely as it is vital.

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Philosophy Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2020

Philosophy majors are accepted into law school and graduate school and launch careers in financial advising.

Three More Dickinsonians Join the Fulbright Ranks

Eddy Diamantis ’16, Kai Ward ’19 and Elisa Varlotta ’20 join the 29 Dickinson students, alumni and administrators who have garnered Fulbrights over the past five years.

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Dickinson Alumnus Thomas Brier '14 to Discuss Reason

Attorney, author and candidate for Congress, Thomas Brier '14, will discuss how our republic has strayed away from reason since the times of the founding fathers

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Dickinson College to Host Perspectives on Impeachment Panel Discussion

A panel of faculty experts will discuss the subject of impeachment from legal, political, ethical and media perspectives.

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Dickinson's November Clarke Forum Speakers Explore Deepfakes, Food Culture and Running

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues at Dickinson College will welcome three guest speakers in November to discuss a broad range of issues.

Robin Okunowo '21

Student Snapshot: Robin Okunowo ’21

Robin Okunowo '21 is combining her interests in the environment, social justice and ethics, and she’s doing research and fieldwork that will help her combine those interests beyond Dickinson.

Zoe Kaminski '18 (left), a former Dickinson IB&M major, and Holcombe Green '92, who majored in philosophy, now work together at Lazard, a top global finance firm.

Two Dickinson College Grads a Generation Apart Forge Different Paths to Success in Finance

One took an indirect route to the finance world, majoring in philosophy. The other was an international business & management major. Both now work together as manager and analyst at a top global firm.

Pentti Hanlon,

The Big Questions

Meet Pentti Hanlon ’19, who has researched water-harvesting technology and Buddhism, led Outing Club excursions and studied abroad in India.

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Philosophy Major Jobs 2019

Graduating seniors secure jobs in software engineering and business development.

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