Here at the U of O, the Philosophy Department would like to start a group that makes space for underrepresented groups to meet and talk. We hope this can be both a space in which to pursue various philosophical interests and a space to discuss the challenges and successes connected to pursuing a philosophy major or minor. In order to maintain and strengthen the vitality of philosophical discourse on the campus, it is important to increase and support the presence and participation of women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of low socioeconomic status, and other underrepresented groups in philosophy.

We need a name and a logo for this group. We are opening up a contest with $200 in prize money available for the chosen name and the chosen logo ($100 each). Individual and group submissions are welcome. We need at least 15 submissions to run the contest. Entries are now due by January 5th at 5:00. Please direct all submissions to Prof. Erin McKenna at emckenna@uoregon.edu.