The Department has introduced a new prefix for International Affairs courses. Most political science courses with an international focus (e.g., International Politics, Comparative Politics, Government and Politics of Western Europe) will now use the IA prefix instead of PS. This change should have minimal impact on students. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact your Advisor or the Department Chair at scott.lasley@wku.edu. We will address any issues that arise, though it may take time to ensure everything runs smoothly in DegreeWorks.

Philosophy Club

Fall 2026 meeting schedule: TBA

The Philosophy Club builds philosophical community at WKU. Students, whether philosophy majors or not, meet weekly to discuss a book, articles, videos, or their own existential crises. We welcome students from any philosophical background or interest, and new ideas and activities in which the Philosophy Club can participate. Email us at philclub@wku.edu.

Every fall, around Halloween, we organize a Philosophy Haunted Tour of Cherry Hall. We also organize a philosophy conference every spring. Students at WKU and from across the country are welcome to submit papers. Keynote speakers have been:

2026: Natalie Nenadic (U. Kentucky)

2025: Lindsey Chambers (U. Kentucky)

2024: Dr. Corey Reed (Butler U.)

2023: Dr. Meg Wallace (U. Kentucky)

Questions about WKU Philosophy Conference paper submissions can be sent to our faculty advisor, listed below.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Landon Elkind -- landon.elkind@wku.edu

Conference for Philosophy

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