The Philsophy Department at SUNY Cortland sponsors and co-sponsors events on campus.
Highlights of the last few years have been a conference on "Prisons and Punishment" in 2002 and a Conference "Engaging Philosophy" in 2004. These conferences attract academics and students from a wide variety of backgrounds in discussing major issues of social importance.
Concerned Philosophers for Peace 21st Annual Conference was held at SUNY Cortland. October 30th - November 2nd, 2008
The department will be hosting the American Philosophical Practitioners Association on August 22 - 23, 2009 for a certification program for Philosophical Counselors.