Students enrolled in the certificate program will be invited to a series of special events throughout the course of the year, including gatherings with faculty and visiting speakers. All events are by invitation only, and specific times and locations will be given to students admitted to the program.
If you would like to meet with Professor Bermann individually to discuss VPL course selection or opportunities, please sign up for an appointment by clicking here.
FALL 2021
Thursday, September 23: VPL Juniors Welcome Lunch with VPL Director
Thursday, September 24: James A. Moffett ’29 Lectures in Ethics with Juliet Hooker
Thursday, September 30: VPL Seniors Welcome Lunch with VPL Director
Monday, October 4: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, October 5: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, October 6: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Thursday, October 28: VPL Cognitive Science Workshop
Monday, November 1: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, November 2: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, November 3: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Wednesday, November 10: Climate Ethics Discussion with Simona Capisani
SPRING 2022
Monday, January 24: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, January 25: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, January 26: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Wednesday, January 26: James A. Moffett '29 Lectures in Ethics with Cordelia Fine
Monday, January 31: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, February 1: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, February 2: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Monday, February 7: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, February 8: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, February 9: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Monday, February 14: Senior Thesis Workshop with August Gorman
Tuesday, February 15: Senior Thesis Workshop with David Kinney
Wednesday, February 16: Senior Thesis Workshop with Kathryn Joyce
Thursday, February 24: Cognitive Science Thesis Writing Workshop
Friday, February 25: Native America: In Translation Exhibit Tour
Monday, March 21: Incorporating a Normative Component Into Your Thesis Prospectus – And Your Thesis (A Panel Conversation)
Monday, April 25: VPL Student Conference [Canceled]
Thursday, April 28 & Friday, April 29: Tanner Lectures on Human Values with Elizabeth Kolbert
Friday, April 29: Albert E. Hinds Memorial Walking Tour and VPL students lunch with Director
Monday, May 23: Class Day Celebration