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2008 Awards
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Because excellence and achievement take many different forms, the Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference presents awards in the following categories.
President's Awards
President's Awards honor student presentations that most clearly exemplify the standards and ideals of the conference. For 2008, the awards were presented to (alpha order):
- Corin T. Fox (Virginia Commonwealth University)
- Joel Michael Reynolds (University of Oregon)
- Paul Turner (Marshall University)
- Ross Laurence Wolfe (Pennsylvania State University)
East-West Awards honor student presentations that exhibit special expertise and insight in Asian and Comparative Philosophy. For 2008, the award was presented to (alpha order):
- Paul Turner (Marshall University)
Spirit of Conference Awards honor students who contribute to the conference in diverse, sometimes unexpected ways. Special consideration is given to contributions that enhance the academic, intellectual, and positive social atmosphere of the conference. For 2008, the awards were presented to (alpha order):
- Joseph Karpel (SUNY Oneonta)
- Roy Allen Otto III (Trinity University)
- Kristin Williams (Reed College)
Matthew Grappone Prizes honor student presentations that exhibit special expertise and insight in the Philosophy of Science. For 2008, the award was presented to:
- William J. Brady (University of North Carolina)
Dominick Roda Awards honor discussants who present exceptionally insightful, cogent, and thought-provoking analyses of other students’ papers. For 2008, the awards were presented to (alpha order):
- David
Naples (SUNY Oneonta)
- Joel
Michael Reynolds (University
of Oregon)
- Kristin Williams (Reed College)
Named in honor of an alumna who helped found the conference, Kerri Lynn Nicholas Heart and Soul Awards provide special recognition to those who have made truly exceptional, lasting contributions to the conference. At the 2008 conference, this prestigious award was presented to:
- Matthew Cedar (SUNY Oneonta) for dedication, leadership and selfless service to the 2006, 2007 and 2008 conferences
