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SoCal Undergraduate PPE Colloquium

About

Each February, the Center for Ethics, Economics and Public Policy (CEEPP) hosts their annual SoCal Philosophy, Political Science and Economics (PPE) colloquium. The colloquium is an intensive, day-long discussion that provides opportunities for intellectual development, networking and idealogical exploration. Each discussion is based on a set of readings, distributed in advance, covering topics in philosophy, politics and economics. Previous colloquiums have discussed issues of effective altruism, immigration and the history, as well as politics, of policing. Past colloquiums have also welcomed students from Chapman University, Pomona College and the University of California at San Diego. Discussions are led by USD faculty, including CEEPP Director Matt Zwolinski, Associate Professor of Political Science Tim McCarty, PhD, Professor of Economics Stephen Conroy and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Tillman, PhD.

Elizabeth Scott

USD Senior, PPE Minor

"As a Business Analytics major and PPE minor, it was so refreshing to interact with peers who are passionate about bettering the world through politics, philosophy and economics. Additionally, the professors attending this event were phenomenal! Their skillful facilitation of discussions truly enhanced the topics of each conversation.”

Application Information

Students are nominated for this special event by a professor in the Department of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

“It was so wonderful to gain insight and to learn from the opinion of my peers. I am so grateful to have been able to participate in this conference and meet so many wonderful people.”
―Nicole Drew Chapman University