Jessie Bates is a Member of the Philosophy Club at Ashland University

2012 Nov 5

Jessie Bates of Dalton, OH is a member of the Philosophy Club at Ashland University.

Bates is majoring in child and family studies. She is the daughter of Donald and Kathi Bates of Dalton. Bates is a 2009 graduate of Dalton High School.

The Philosophy Club at Ashland University provides students with the opportunity to discuss various philosophical concepts and ideas. It is an open forum in which members can examine their current belief systems and evaluate them with those of their peers. Guest speakers also are invited at various points during the year to lecture on current affairs, such as political ethics and religious issues.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.