Undergraduate
Philosophy Conference
at
Southern
Keynote Address:
“Contexts and Comparison: Xuan Zang (Yogacara Buddhism) and Freud on the Subliminal Mind”
By:
Dr. Tao Jiang
Call for Papers
The Philosophy Society of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is pleased to announce that it will be holding an Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, October 26th-27th, 2007. All undergraduate students are encouraged to submit papers on any topic of philosophical interest.
$100 Prize Will Be Awarded for the Best Paper
Submission Deadline: September 28th, 2007
Submission Guidelines:
- Papers should be 10-12 pages in length (20-25 minutes presentation time).
- All personally identifying information should be removed from the body of the paper.
- A cover sheet including your name and contact information should be attached separately.
- Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be submitted to: lustone@siue.edu (Subject Line: “Undergraduate Conference Submission”)
- Hardcopy submissions (though discouraged) may be submitted to:
Southern
Department of Philosophy
Box 1433
Attn: Dr. Lucian Stone
This conference would not be possible were it not for the generous support of The Philosophy Department, The Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, The Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, The Office of the Assistant Provost of Cultural Affairs, and The Office of Program Assessment and Review.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION:
There is NO Registration fee for the 2007 Siue Philosophy Conference. Our conference is free to everyone!
The best available hotel in proximty to the campus is the Country Hearth Inn. Room rates are: Single King Room - $78 and double rooms- @$83.
Counrty Hearth Inn 1013 Plummer DriveEdwardsville, IL 62025
618-656-7829 For reservations and information, call 1-888-4HEARTH (443-2784)
Nearby:
- Located on Historic Route 66
- SIUE Edwardsville Campus ½ mile
- Located in the New RLP Business Park, featuring diverse restaurants, bars, florist, salon, coffee shop, wine shop, Mail center, Business Printer services, fast-food, banks, ATM, realtors, and shopping.
- 2 miles from Historic Downtown Edwardsville featuring: Madison County Courthouse, Bus Station, antique shops, coffee shops, dining, bars & entertainment.
- Madison County Transit Bike Path ¼ mile from hotel
- Golf: Sunset Hills Country Club 1 mile
- 22 miles from downtown St. Louis visit the: Gateway Arch, St. Louis Cardinals New Busch Stadium, St. Louis Zoo, America’s Center, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Old Cathedral, Old Courthouse, Union Station, Soulard Farmer’s Market, Saint Louis University and much more...
From north of campus: Take I-55 South to I-270 West. From south of campus: Take I-55 North to I-255 North (Chicago) to I-270 East. Exit I-270 at the Illinois 157 North exit. Going straight at the stop light (instead of following 157 to the right) will bring you straight to the campus core. If you stay on Illinois 157 (by veering right at the stop light), you will come to the main entrance at the eastern edge of the campus. Pay parking is available in Visitor Lot B. Persons with disabilities may park in the disability parking spots in Visitor B. 
From east of campus: Take I-64 West to I-255 North (Chicago). From west of campus: Take I-64 West to I-255 North (Chicago). Take I-255 to I-270 East (Indianapolis). Exit I-270 at the Illinois 157 North exit. Going straight at the stop light (instead of following 157 to the right) will bring you straight to the campus core. If you stay on Illinois 157 (by veering right at the stop light), you will come to the main entrance at the eastern edge of the campus. Pay parking is available in Visitor Lot B. Persons with disabilities may park in the disability parking spots in Visitor B. 
From east of campus: Take I-70 to I-270 West. From west of campus. Take I-70 to I-270 East into Illinois. If crossing into Illinois on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, take I-255 North (Chicago) to I-270 East at Illinois 157 North exit. Going straight at the stop light (instead of following 157 to the right) will bring you straight to the campus core. If you stay on Illinois 157 (by veering right at the stop light), you will come to the main entrance at the eastern edge of the campus. Pay parking is available in Visitor Lot B. Persons with disabilities may park in the disability parking spots in Visitor B.
Virtual Tour
Parking passes will be made available to you.
Our conference is being held this year in our campus' Religious Center which is adjacent to the vistor's lot.
If you will be flying in please contact Julia at jkb1978@yahoo.com if you need assistance with transportation.
For Schedule information please visit:
http://SIUEPhilosophySociety.googlepages.com/schedule