ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics is pleased to announce the winners of the Tenth Annual Ethics Essay Contest.
Essays were judged on the basis of clarity, appropriate use of ethical ideas, theories and principles in addressing and clarifying the topic; depth, insight and creativity of analysis; thoughtfulness and plausibility of supporting arguments for position taken.
As in previous years, the outside evaluator found it very difficult to select five essays for recognition since there were many excellent essays that were submitted for consideration.
Makenzie Logan of Moline received 1st place for the essay, "Ethical Concerns and Misconceptions in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict".
Ben Rudy of Geneseo received an honorable mention for the essay, "Embryonic Research and Discovering the Alternatives".
Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.
