In an effort to heighten moral consciousness on campus and to assist those striving to act conscientiously, the Center for ethics supports students, faculty and staff by sponsoring a variety of programs including:
Lectures:
free events featuring experts on current topics, such as Diversity and Toleration, Freedom
of Speech on Campus, Integrity in Politics, and Just War Theory.
Academic Conferences:
symposia featuring participants known for their work on ethical issues, such as Political
Violence, Freedom and Responsibility, and Medical Paternalism.
Student Conferences, Activities, Grants, and Awards:
conferences organized for student presentations; ethics-in-film
series; funding provided to students proposing community projects; awards
given to winners of student essay contests.
Counseling:
guidance available to students, faculty, staff, and university organizations.
Student Speak-outs:
topical, open microphone fora held on the University Plaza.