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Join us to celebrate 55 years of excellence in Philosophy and World Religions! We look forward to sharing updates with you at this special celebration as part of the university’s 150th celebration.

Friday, May 1

• Attend a class // 11 a.m. 
  Sit with current UNI students in courses offered by the department.
  • 11 a.m. The power of myth: creation myths with John Burnight, Sabin 134
  • 11 a.m. Living religion: saints, sinners and celebrities with Cara Burnidge, Schindler 309
  • 1 p.m. Faith and reason: philosophy in the middle ages with Reza Lahroodi, Curris Business Building 028
• Campus Tour // 2 p.m. 
  Meet in Thompson Commons, Bartlett 0081.
• Coffee and Conversation // 3:30–5 p.m. 
  Join current students and faculty for our monthly social. Coffee and light snacks provided. Marquee Lounge, Gallagher Bluedorn.

• Small Dinners Around Town // 6 p.m. 
  Sign up to join a small group of alumni and faculty for a dinner around Cedar Falls. Please meet us at the restaurant location. Guests cover meal and beverage expenses.

  • Brown Bottle: Hosted by Jerry Soneson, Emeritus Associate Professor of Religion, and John Preston, Assistant Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. 1111 Center St., Cedar Falls.
  • Montage: Hosted by John Burnight, Associate Professor of Religion, and Ed Boedeker, Associate Professor of Philosophy. 222 Main St., Cedar Falls.
  • George's Local: Hosted by Reza Lahroodi, Associate Professor of Philosophy, and Cara Burnidge, Associate Professor of Religion. 108 E 4th St., Cedar Falls.
  • Pattonʼs Bar & Diner: Hosted by Michael Graziano, Interim Department Head, and Robert Earle, Wilson Ethics Fellow. 317 Main St., Cedar Falls.

Saturday, May 2

• Morning Activity Options // 8:30 a.m. (Families welcome!)
  • Area Hike: With John Preston, Assistant Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. Meet at Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls.
  • Cedar Falls Farmerʼs Market: With Cara Burnidge and Michael Graziano. Meet in the lobby of the Hampton Inn to walk to Overman Park together
  • Breakfast at Georgeʼs Local: With John Burnight, Associate Professor of Religion, and Robert Earle, Wilson Ethics Fellow. Meet in the lobby of the Hampton Inn to walk over to Georgeʼs Local together.
• Ethics Bowl Event // 1–2:30 p.m.
  Join philosophy, religious studies and ethics students as they engage in an Ethics Bowl event. Curris Business Building 125. Events like these reflect how the Department of Philosophy and World Religions is stewarding David Wilson’s generous donation to UNI while advancing ethics education across the curriculum. Watch the video at alumni.uni.edu/EthicsBowl to learn more about the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl and consider participating as a team member, judge or audience member.
• Reunion Celebration Banquet // 5 p.m.
  5 p.m. registration and reception 
  6 p.m. banquet and program
  
  Join the Department of Philosophy and World Religions, alumni and friends in celebrating 55 years of philosophy, religious studies and ethics at UNI. In addition to a reception and banquet, we will have a short program to look back on our accomplishments and look ahead to our bold future at UNI. Maucker Union Ballroom.