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Writing Contest

The writing contest is held each year towards the end of the spring semester, giving philosophy majors and minors a chance to show their argumentative skills and philosophical understanding in writing. Students arrive at the contest site with blank paper and no idea what they'll be challenged to write about. The topic is announced, and everyone writes for a set amount of time. Then each student presents his or her essay to all assembled. These essays will be judged blind by three faculty members and one winner will be selected. The winner will be awarded $100.

The 2008 writing contest was held on April 16, 3:00-4:00pm in Glenn 202. Prof. Brooke Moore, Prof. Troy Jollimore, and Prof. Zanja Yudell served as judges.

The winner this year is Paul Taylor.


For more information, please contact Prof. Wai-hung Wong.

Last Update: April 26, 2008
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