Thursday, February 5, 2009

(Darwin + Evolution) x Religion x University = CAKE

Copy and pasted, here is the schedule for BYU's bicentennial celebration of Charles Darwin's birthday:

How Darwin’s Big Idea Has Improved the Human Condition: Three Vignettes for Discussion

Evolution and Modern Medicine – Keith Crandall, Department of Biology

Evolution in Forensics, Food, & Conservation – Byron Adams, Department of Biology

Evolution and Behavior – Jerry Johnson, Department of Biology

09 February 2009 – 6pm – 455 MARB

The Many Faces of Charles Darwin

Daniel Fairbanks, Professor and Associate Dean of Science and Health, Utah Valley University

10 February 2009 – 12 noon – 321 Maeser Building Auditorium

An Approach to Understanding the Creation

Terry Ball, Dean of Religious Education, Department of Ancient Scripture, Brigham Young University

11 February 2009 – 3pm – 455 MARB

On Knowing: The Times and Seasons of Joseph Smith, Abraham Lincoln, and Charles Darwin

Riley Nelson, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University

11 February 2009 – 7pm – 445 MARB

The Legacy of Charles Darwin: Seeking Grandeur in the View of Life

Michael Whiting, Professor, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University

Birthday cake will be served following the lecture.

12 February 2009 – 7pm – 3220 Wilkinson Student Center

The Evolution of Charles Darwin: A Bicentennial Celebration

Scott Ritter, Professor & Chair, Department of Geology, Brigham Young University

12 February 2009 – 6:30pm reception, 7pm lecture – 377 Clyde Building

Darwin and the Human Fossil Record

Duane Jeffery, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University

13 February 2009 – 3pm – 445 MARB

1 comment:

Flaw said...

Sweet. First you will be baked, then there will be cake!