Amy Ferrer

Executive Director, American Philosophical Association | she/her

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Attention philosophers: The APA is updating its strategic plan for 2025–2030 and we want your input. Please help the APA learn more about your professional needs, priorities, and concerns by completing this 10-minute survey: https://t.co/tcQ1BZ8rft

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APA members: Don't miss your chance to vote for incoming APA leaders! The folks elected will have a big impact on the APA's work in the next few years, so make your voice heard!

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Voting is open for APA divisional officers, a new board member-at-large, and proposed bylaws amendments. Voting closes May 26. https://t.co/yWKqtX8ZCO

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The APA board of officers has endorsed the Joint Statement on Cuts to the @NEHgov issued by @ACLS1919 @CGSGradEd and @PhiBetaKappa: https://t.co/EjqkO1UQh7

#NEH #humanities #SaveTheNEH

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ACTION ALERT UPDATE: The @HumanitiesAll action alert has been updated in response to DOGE’s termination of previously awarded @NEHgov grants overnight. Contact your federal and state legislators now and urge them to protect NEH and humanities councils: https://t.co/o67CJTCWYZ

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The APA Board of Officers has endorsed the @HumanitiesAll Statement on Threats to @NEHgov. https://t.co/sjTWbetpNO

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ACTION ALERT: Save the NEH

On March 31, 2025, @HumanitiesAll learned that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting @NEHgov. Let your Members of Congress know that you support the NEH and its programs! https://t.co/gMDIqQt39M

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The APA Board of Officers has endorsed the Joint Statement on the Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education issued by @ACLS1919 and @PhiBetaKappa. https://t.co/OspAmca906

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Join us on Saturday, February 22, 5–7 p.m. CST, for a special online event, “Thinking Together: Philosophy and Civic Life,” featuring Kluge Prize winner Kwame Anthony Appiah. Free and open to the public. @KlugeCtr @APA_Central Learn more: https://t.co/4ymcZbXX4e

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The 2025 @APA_Central Division Meeting will include 5 sessions that are free and open to the public—no registration needed! Visit https://t.co/4ymcZbXX4e for more information. #APACentral25

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The APA board of officers has issued a letter on the proposed cuts to the philosophy department at Portland State University. The letter was delivered to PSU administrators on Monday. https://t.co/cmmWHNQlt0

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LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITY: Interested in attending #APAEastern25 for free? Volunteer at registration! Sign up by Monday AM: https://t.co/d5E3fU6Ec4

If you previously filled out the volunteer form, please fill it out again. Due to an error, entries prior to today were not recorded.

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Contributions of $125 or more made in honor of the APA’s upcoming 125th anniversary will be recognized with a commemorative bookmark. However, gifts of any size make a meaningful impact and are deeply appreciated! https://t.co/syHzLK4vEk

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Ring in 2025 with a gift to philosophy! Before the clock strikes midnight, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the APA. https://t.co/syHzLK4vEk

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Planning to attend #APAEastern25? Join us tomorrow, December 12, for a special APA Live event: “All About the 2025 @APAEastern Division Meeting.” Find out what to expect at the meeting, events to look out for, important reminders, and more! Register at https://t.co/vilkXbZYJc

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Lots of big anniversaries coming up for the APA! Please join me in donating to the APA. Your contribution will help ensure the APA will be able to continue serving and supporting philosophers and philosophy for generations to come.

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Join the #GivingTuesday movement and celebrate 125 years of philosophical excellence! Donate now: https://t.co/syHzLK4vEk

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Many thanks to all the members of the APA board—those you see below and those you don't—for your hard work, careful deliberation, and commitment to serving the needs and priorities of all philosophers. It's an honor to serve alongside you at this crucial moment for our field.

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The APA board of officers held its annual in-person meeting in San Jose, CA, November 21–23.

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Reminder: Nominations are open for APA leadership positions, including all committees, the APA board, and the @apa_gsc. Self-nominations are welcome! https://t.co/Y69yNhygQp

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Reminder: The deadline to nominate qualified candidates for positions on APA committees, the board of officers, and the @apa_gsc is October 31. Please take the time to nominate qualified candidates—perhaps yourself!—for these important positions. https://t.co/NMEe4gyIym

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Call for nominations: The 2024 Anthony J. Lisska Prize for Excellence in Research and Teaching at Small Liberal Arts Colleges. Deadline: October 15 https://t.co/spdO04I9YJ

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Philosophers: If you've ever had a thought along the lines of "The APA should really do X," this is your moment. So much of what the APA does happens through the board and committees, and nominations are now open for seats starting next summer. Go nominate yourself and others!

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Nominations are now open for APA leadership positions, including all committees, the APA board, and the @apa_gsc. https://t.co/NMEe4gyIym