Dr. Joseph Thompson
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus (Posthumous)
WHEREAS Dr. Joseph Thompson served the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks with distinction in teaching, research and public service from 1999 to 2014; and
WHEREAS Dr. Thompson is remembered by his students and colleagues as an outstanding teacher in the College of Liberal Arts; and
WHEREAS Dr. Thompson’s knowledge and passion for his subjects engaged students in difficult and thought-provoking themes in philosophy; and
WHEREAS Dr. Thompson expertly guided thoughtful discussions in his classes, exploring aesthetics, ethics, philosophy and beliefs of past civilizations; and
WHEREAS Dr. Thompson’s thoughtful research and scholarship ranged widely over topics including Nietzsche, continental philosophy, religion, arts and humanities; and
WHEREAS Dr. Thompson earned several important honors, including the Emil Usibelli Award for Distinguished Teaching;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks expresses its deep appreciation to Dr. Joseph Thompson for his extensive contributions to the State of Alaska and to the University; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks, in further recognition of the invaluable services rendered by Dr. Thompson, hereby salutes the appointment of Dr. Joseph Thompson as Associate Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus (Posthumous); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and signed by the Chancellor of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks as further evidence of the esteem and respect in which he holds Dr. Joseph Thompson, and conveyed on this 4th day of May, 2018.