UCR Philosophy Department Awards

 

Oliver & Carol Johnson Endowed Award

Awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is committed to undertaking graduate studies, preferably in Philosophy. The recipient must be a senior majoring in philosophy.

Past Recipients

  • 2006-2007 - Jeffrey Mark Haynes
  • 2005-2006 - Casey April Hall
  • 2004-2005 - Ryan Taylor Fanselow
  • 2003-2004 - Daryl Bird
  • 2002-2003 - Brandon Johns
  • 2001-2002 - Mary Amscuel & Samuel Layton
  • 2000-2001 - Jason Hauschild
  • 1999-2000 - Nathan Placencia
  • 1998-1999 - Dawn Fang

 

Oliver Johnson Essay Award

Awarded annually to students on the basis of an essay submitted to the Department of Philosophy that is substantially philosophical. The recipient must be an undergraduate student in any major.

Past Recipients

  • 2006-2007 - Nowah James Fonosch
  • 2005-2006 - Casey A. Hall
  • 2004-2005 - Ryan Taylor Fanselow
  • 2003-2004 - Robert Harada
  • 2002-2003 - George Montanez
  • 2001-2002 - Mary Amschel
  • 2000-2001 - Jason Hauschild
  • 1999-2000 - Denise Durance

 

Harrah Prize in Applied Philosophy

Awarded annually to students on the basis of an essay submitted to the Department of Philosophy that demonstrates outstanding work in applied philosophy. The amount awarded is approximately $500

Past Recipients

  • 2006-2007 - Gustavo Llaroll
  • 2005-2006 - Jessica Ludescher & Richard Doan
  • 2004-2005 -
  • 2003-2004 - Matt Talbert
  • 2002-2003 - David Strauss & Nathan Westbrook
  • 2001-2002 -
  • 2000-2001 -
  • 1999-2000 - Jeremiah Burke

 

Carl F. Cranor Award

Past Recipients

  • 2006-2007 - Jessica Bryan Coffield
  • 2005-2006 -
  • 2004-2005 - Khaleedan Sabreen Salahuddin
  • 2003-2004 - Jacob Evans
  • 2002-2003 - Laila Kepler
  • 2001-2002 - Daniel Roberts
  • 2000-2001 - Gold Okolugbo
  • 1999-2000 - Benito Delfin
  • 1998-1999 - Michael Kanterakis

 

Teaching Excellence

Awarded annually to graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional teaching skills.

Past Recipients

  • 2009-2010 - Michael Goerger
  • 2008-2009 - Samantha Matherne & Courtney Morris
  • 2007-2008 -
  • 2006-2007 - Elizabeth Silverstein
  • 2005-2006 - Neal Tognazzini
  • 2004-2005 -
  • 2003-2004 - Joshua Bright
  • 2002-2003 - Rachel Jenkins
  • 2001-2002 - Rico Vitz & Dan Speak
  • 2000-2001 - Dillon Emerick & Glen Pettigrove
  • 1999-2000 - Zachary Fish
  • 1998-1999 - Tom Donovan
  • 1997-1998 - Chris Gilbert