The Department of Philosophy, History, and Politics at Thompson Rivers University offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students. Join us at our student organized undergraduate conference in January, 2013 as we explore the past and present through presentations in Philosophy, History, and Politics.

1. Thompson Rivers University
Philosophy, History, & Politics Conference
January 17-19, 2013

2. PHP conference 2013
Sixth annual conference
One of the few undergraduate
conferences in Canada
Organized by students, advised by two
faculty
Chance to highlight undergraduate
research and foment interdisciplinary
projects

4. Conference Presentations
 Sessions run from 9:00AM until 3:45PM on Friday
and Saturday (Lunch break, 11:45-1:00)
 Session are 75 minutes; 3 students present in
each session
Presenters each give a 10-15 minute presentation
to students and professors
Each presenter will spend approximately 5
minutes answering questions from the audience
 Each session is moderated by a professor

5. Presenting at the conference

6. Benefits to presenting:
Great opportunity to practice public
speaking in a friendly and relaxed
environment
Presenting at the PHP Conference will stand
out on your resume
You will meet other students in your field of
interest from across North America
You get the chance to share your research

7. Applying to present at the
conference
Submit an abstract on our website with a
theme related to Philosophy, History, or
Politics, preferably by October 31st, 2012
http://www.tru.ca/phpconf.html
Your abstract should be 200 words and must
include a title, a thesis statement, and a brief
summary of the major points of your
presentation

8. External Keynote Address 2013: Dr. Robert
Wilson, professor of Philosophy at
University of Alberta
Dr. Wilson’s current research interests are Philosophy of
Mind, Cognitive Science, and Philosophy of Biology, among
others.

9. PHP Conference External Keynote: Dr. Robert Wilson
7PM, Jan 18th, 2013. Irving K. Barber Centre

10. Wine & Cheese Reception
Following Dr. Wilson’s
Address we will be
hosting a Wine &
Cheese Reception in the
International Building
lobby. The Wine &
Cheese is included with
registration.

11. Conference Banquet
Jan 19th, 5:30Pm, Kamloops convention centre
The dinner will be catered by Ora Restaurant and Lounge
Tickets are $30 and include
a full buffet dinner and dance
You may purchase an
additional ticket for a guest.

12. Internal Keynote Address 2013: Dr. Wilson
Bell, assistant professor of History and
Politics at TRU
“Protest and Power in Putin's Russia”

13. Following Dr. Bell’s Presentation there
will be dancing.

14. Registration
 Thanks to CUEF, Registration fees are FREE for TRU
students.
 Registration closes Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at 5 pm. However,
we kindly ask that all students register by Jan. 11th.
 All attendees must sign-in at registration table in IB lobby
Jan. 17-Jan. 18.
 Registration includes lunch on Friday, 18th and Saturday
19th, a continental breakfast on Saturday, and tickets for
the Wine & Cheese, it does not include banquet tickets.

15. For more info, or to volunteer
E-mail us at phpconf@mytru.ca
Visit our facebook page: TRU Philosophy, History,
and Politics Conference
Come and see us at our table in Old Main on
Thursdays 12:15-1:45 for merchandise, like our
official conference T-Shirt, event tickets, and for
more information