Events for February 12, 2015 – Darwin Day

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SIU Darwin Week

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale

We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! Feb. 10 Mini Symposium, French Auditorium Lindegren 133, 7pm … Continued

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SIU Darwin Week

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale

We have several activities to celebrate Darwin Day at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. All events are free and open to the public! Feb. 10 Mini Symposium, French Auditorium Lindegren 133, … Continued

Free

Darwin Day at NDSU

Century Theater 1401 Administration Ave., Fargo

Celebrate Darwins birthday and Science at NDSU with cake, presentations and a life size Darwin

Free

Darwin Day in the Black Forest!

Gengenbach City Hall Rathaus, Gengenbach

In true Black Forest fashion, come celebrate Darwin Day during Carnival dressed as your favorite pinnacle of evolution, whether that's a unique animal, an ancient ancestor, or a modern character … Continued

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Darwin Day of The Inverted Fable of Reality

Unnamed Venue Stockholm

The Inverted Fable of Reality is a blog mainly in Swedish devoted to ethical fitnessism, which is a Darwinian ethic. We're based in Stockholm and we'll be having a private … Continued

Ongoing

2015 Darwin Week in Charleston

College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston

Everyone is invited to attend our 15th annual celebration of Darwin Week!

Free

Darwin Festival

Salem State University 352 Lafayette Street, Salem

36th annual week-long series of videos and lectures involving evolution - - free and open to the public

Free

Jacksonville University Darwin Week

Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. N, Jacksonville

A week long event sponsored by Jacksonville University's Department of Biology & Marine Science and the College of Arts & Sciences focusing on the work of Charles Darwin and the … Continued

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24-Hour Reading of Origin of Species

Dolan Science Center Department of Biology 1 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights

Every year, The Department of Biology at John Carroll University celebrates Charles Darwin's Birthday with a 24-hour reading of "The Origin Of Species" and party. Each participant reads at least … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015 in Bodø @University of Nordland

University of Nordland Universitetsalleen 11, Bodø

Let's celebrate the most influential biologist ever on his birthday, the 12 February! The birthday party is for students, staff and all biology-interested people at Universitetet i Nordland. As a … Continued

Breakfast Seminar on Critical Thought

Datteria til Hagen Grønland 10, Oslo

To honour Darwin, The Norwegian Humanist Society will be hosting a seminar on Critical thought. There will be served a free breakfast, and we hope for a rewarding debate on … Continued

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Darwin’s Birthday Party

GFHS 3002 Centennial Rd., Santa Ana

Party and Celebration of Rational Thought and the most Powerful Scientific Idea in Biology

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Eco-Arts Exhibition

Palácio de Cristal e Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de D. Manuel II, Porto

An exhibition of crafts by primary to university school students from Porto.

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The Secular Student Alliance at UC Irvine Celebrates Darwin Day!

University of California, Irvine -- Ring Road Social Science Ring Road Space 102, Irvine

The SSA @ UCI student organization is celebrating Darwin Day with cake and t-shirts and lots of other fun stuff! Come and check out our table on UCI's campus.

FestEVOLVE at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver

Celebrating the Evolution of Life February 10-15, 2015 Included with museum admission or membership Did you know mushrooms are more related to animals than plants? The tree of life is … Continued

Darwin Day 2015: Islands and Isolation

UW-Madison Discovery Building, Madison

Hosted by the J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Free

Darwin Day 2015 Tyler Texas

See web site for multiple venues Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College are pleased to announce the 2015 Darwin Day celebration for Tyler, Texas. Events will be held on February 7th, 12, … Continued

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Darwin Day 2015

Indian INstitute of Science Education and Research Mohali Sector 81 SAS Nagar Knowledge City, Mohali

Events Include PnV Club presents a. Wildlife Photography Exhibition b. Paintings of a lifetime ( Prof. T. R. Rao’s works ) 2) Arts Club presents Doodle and cartoon 3) Pictionary … Continued

Darwin Day 2015 Tyler, Texas

This year's Darwin Day celebration features three main events: a keynote address, evolutionary themed video screenings, and a teacher development workshop. The keynote speaker for this year's Darwin Day is … Continued

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Carve in Darwin

Department of Genetics SM Burhanuddin Hall, University of Karachi , Karachi 75270

A group discussion on the impact and challenges of Darwinism on the social values and ideologies. Graduate students and faculty participate in the discussion.

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. … Continued

Darwin Day

Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" piazza Duchi Acquaviva , Atri

In occasione dell'anniversario della morte del grande scienziato Charles Darwin anche la Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi WWF "Calanchi di Atri" lo celebra attraverso attività scientifiche dedicate a grandi e piccini. … Continued

Dia de Darwin

University of Puerto Rico Bayamon # 170 Carretera 174, Bayamon

Estudiantes realizaran demostraciones sobre el trabajo y vida de Charles Darwin.

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Darwin Day in the Center of Cuba

Universidad Central de las VIllas Santa Clara

Celebrating the International Darwin Day, Biology students and the Botanical Garden’ s staff of the Central University of Las Villas will present a video about the evolution process and some … Continued

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Natural selection and conservation

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett

Hands-on activity about natural selection and how it impacts species conservation.

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SIU Darwin Week – Public Lecture

John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Endless Tales Most Beautiful - A Crash Course in Science Storytelling, a free lunchtime public lecture presented by author, blogger and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek. Come for the talk, stay … Continued

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On the origin of multicellularity

Sala Charles Darwin Aulari Interfacultatiu, Campus de Burjassot (Universitat de València), Av. Vicent Andrés Estellés

Lecture by Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo (ICREA, Institut de Biologia Evolutiva, CSIC-UPF, Barcelona)

Arizona Capitol Celebrates Darwin’s Birthday

Arizona House of Representatives 1700 West Washington, Phoenix

Join scientists, students, teachers, and science enthusiasts at the Arizona State Capitol for Darwin's Birthday! We'll gather outside the Arizona House of Representatives between 12:45pm-1:15, then join the gallery of … Continued

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Conference “The War of the Sexes”

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto

A seminar focused on sexual selection, by CIBIO-INBIO researcher Nuno Monteiro.

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UAB Darwin Day Celebration

McWane Science Center 200 19th Steet N, Birmingham

Third Annual Darwin Day Celebration In honor of Charles Darwin’s birthday, the Department of Biology at UAB will be hosting its 3rd annual Darwin Day. This event aims to celebrate … Continued

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Celebrate Darwin Day!

Vermillion City Hall 25 Center St., Vermillion

This celebration will include a presentation about Charles Darwin and Galapagos tortoises. The presentation will be followed by a birthday party including cake and party games with Darwin & Galapagos … Continued

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USF Darwin Day

USF CWY 107 4202 E Fowler Ave CWY 107, Tampa

In celebration of Darwin's contributions, our multi-disciplinary group has hosted outside speakers and workshops to increase understand and awareness of the theory of evolution. This year, we are happy to … Continued

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Speed dating with evolutionary biologists

Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Rua de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto

Relaxed conservations with CIBIO-InBIO researchers, in which one can get to know more about the work of those who strive to understand evolution.

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HCCO Bleed and Feed

Carriage Place Donor Center 4820 Sawmill Rd, Dublin

It's time to give of yourself! Donate blood, and then replenish yourself by going out to dinner with fellow donors and freethinkers. Schedule your appointment at the Carriage Place Donor … Continued

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Darwin day

Darwin day celebration at The American college, Maudrai, Tamilnadu

The Evolution and Art Interface

SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz

Why do we create and appreciate art? What are the ultimate evolutionary roots of aesthetics and creativity in humans? On Darwin's 206th Birthday, come join us at SUNY New Paltz … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Denny's 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304, 2894 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304

Green Bay Wisconsin Darwin Day Dinner

Darwin Conversations: Climate Change and Oregon Salmon

Knight Law Center room 175 1515 Agate St., Eugene

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents the first in the 2014 series of Darwin Conversations. Salmon have been in Oregon longer than people have, but today salmon populations … Continued

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“24 h Darwin”

Teatroinscatola lungotevere degli artigiani 14, Roma

Teatroinscatola proporrà il 12 febbraio 2015 una "24 h Darwin" che si articolerà tra letture per ragazzi, proiezioni di video e documentari ad ingresso gratuito Per ragazzi, ma non solo, … Continued

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Lincoln-Darwin Day Discussion

Eagle Public library 600 Broadway, Eagle

We will hold a small celebration of and discussion about the two great men born on the same day. The idea is just to talk about the accomplishments of both. … Continued

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Darwin Day

Renaissance on Peachers Mill 2195 W Allen Griffey Rd, Clarksville

Military Atheists & Secular Humanists of Fort Campbell will be hosting a Darwin Day celebration at the Fort Campbell Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Rd. Our guest speaker … Continued

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Darwin Day Secular Supper

On the Border Mexican Grill 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville

Members of Military Atheists & Secular Humanists (MASH) Ft. Bragg are getting together for a Secular Supper at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 115 Glensford Dr, Fayetteville, NC … Continued

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Schiele Science Cafe – Charles Darwin, The Life of the Party

The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia

You’re invited! Join us for a face-to-face lively discussion about intriguing topics with an actual scientist! Ask questions, share opinions, and express ideas with other science lover’s in this relaxed … Continued

$5

Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography

Italian Institute of Culture Level 4, 125 York Street , Sydney

Presentation of book “Homo Sapiens. An Unauthorized Biography" By Claudio Tuniz and Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio

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Darwin Day Tribute and Dinner Presentations

123 Pleasant St 123 Pleasant St., Morgantown

Two presentations by WVU Professors Richard Smosna (Geology) and Andy Pintus (Philosophy) as attendees dine on their own food , drink by Atomic Grill at 123 Pleasant St.

Darwin Day / Secular Hub Anniversary

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future.

Darwin Day on Ocracoke Island

Philip Howard Home 30 Lawton Lane, Ocracoke

Potluck Dinner. Bring a dish to share...and any symbol of evolution or creationism (costume, drawing, photo, sculpture, bumper sticker, etc.), the more creative the better! We will have a contest … Continued

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Darwin Day Rovereto 2015

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto Borgo S. Caterina 41, Rovereto TN

Gli appuntamenti proposti dalla Fondazione MCR in collaborazione con il CIMeC (Center for Mind/Brain Sciences dell'Università di Trento) per festeggiare il giorno della nascita di Charles Darwin: - Giovedì 12 … Continued

Darwin-Wallace Day at SUNY-ESF’s Moon Library

Moon Library 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse

ESF will highlight research in evolutionary biology to celebrate the legacy of biological evolution’s co-discoverers: Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin. Students taking Evolution (EFB 311) have created mini-posters highlighting … Continued

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“Among the Creationists” by Jason Rosenhouse

Baltimore Ethical Society 306 W. Franklin St., Baltimore

Celebrate Darwin Day with the Baltimore Coalition of Reason When: Thursday, February 12, 7:30 pm (potluck dinner at 6:30 pm) Where: Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St. This event … Continued

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El que l’evolució ens diu de l’alimentació

Animasalus - Espai de Salut Conscient Passeig del Vapor Gran, 4F, Terrassa

Celebra el Dia Internacional de Darwin! Celebra la valentia intel·lectual, la curiositat permanent i el compromís amb la veritat! Quin paper té el procés d’evolució en l’obesitat i en la … Continued

Animal (R)evolution: elogio della biodiversità

Bar La Gazzetta Via Zamboni, 26, Bologna

Café Scientifique Bologna celebra il Darwin Day 2015 con il professor Donato Grasso (Università di Parma), con il quale scopriremo l'evoluzione attraverso le lenti dell'ecologia e dell'etologia! L’infinita varietà del … Continued

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Saskatoon Darwin Day Celebration!

Rusty Macdonald Branch Library – Auditorium 225 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon

Saskatoon’s Darwin Day Celebration is two weeks away. See the details below or for up to date information see the meetup site. Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:30 PM to 8:45 … Continued

Free

Darwin Day/Secular Hub 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver

Please join us on Darwin Day on February 12th for our 2nd anniversary celebration highlighting our years accomplishments, and, vision for the future. Doors open at 6:30pm, talk begins at … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Jose Tequila's Restaurant 1108 E. Little Creek Road., Norfolk

Charles Darwin's Birthday and a Book Exchange. We're meeting two weeks earlier than usual in order to celebrate the birthday of the man who changed our perception of life and … Continued

Chaffee County CO Celebrates Darwin Day!

Salida Community Center 305 F St, Salida

In commemoration of Charles Darwin's birthday and his contributions to science, celebrated by the Central Colorado Humanists (CCH) at this time each year, CCH will present a 50-minute video entitled … Continued

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Darwin Day with Humanists of Utah

First Unitarian Church - Eliot Hall 569 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City

Humanists of Utah will host our Eighth Annual Darwin Day on Thursday, February 12. Paul Ricketts from the University of Utah Physics and Astronomy Department will be our featured speaker. … Continued

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Is being ethical is evolutionarily beneficial? Darwin Day philosophically. Czy bycie etycznym jest korzystne ewolucyjnie? Dzień Darwina filozoficznie.

Kawiarnia MITO Waryńskiego 28, Warszawa

Darwin twierdził, że w zmieniającym się środowisku przetrwają najlepiej przystosowani do zmian. Przykłady działania ewolucji wskazują, że zachowania etyczne, w szczególnym przypadku altruistyczne, nie muszą być koniecznym warunkiem zachowania gatunku. … Continued

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Darwin Day at Trinity University

Innovation Cube (CSI 282) Trinity University, San Antonio

Thomas Adams will lecture on "Paleontology in Texas: What we can learn about crocodile evolution and biodiversity" on Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm in the Innovation Cube (Center for the … Continued

Is Man Just Another Animal? A talk by Professor Steve Jones

The St. Thomas Centre Ardwick Green North, Manchester

Steve Jones is a professor of genetics, science writer and broadcaster, and a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association. He gave the first BHA Holyoake Lecture in Manchester in … Continued

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Draughts for Darwin!

Fall River Tap House 1030 E Cypress Ave, Redding

Come raise a glass and honor one of humankind's greatest insights... or, simply, enjoy a beer with some friendly people and share tales of your favorite "Darwin Award" recipients and … Continued

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Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Join us as we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday at a restaurant in Hamden! Please visit www.meetup.com/cthumanist for details and to RSVP.

Darwin Day at SDSU

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego

A discussion and question/answer session regarding evolution, to celebrate Darwin's great contributions to science.

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Birthday Bash For Charles Darwin

Eil's On Whitney 2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

Join us for a birthday bash for Charles Darwin, the father of the Theory of Evolution. Bring your favorite story/ quote about Darwin to share. The bash is in the … Continued

Happy Birthday Darwin!

Lake Superior State University 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie

The LSSU Secular Student Alliance will be hosting a birthday party for Charles Darwin in the Superior room of the Cisler Center, complete with cake, cupcakes, punch, and other treats. … Continued

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Plymouth Humanists – Origin of the Spices

Veggie Perrins Plymouth

For the third year now, we will be going to Veggie Perrins for our Darwin day meal. I will need numbers to book so please only ‘join’ if you are … Continued

Bones, Stones & DNA

University of Toronto, Mississauga; Davis Building, Room DV2045 (Anthropology Teaching Lab) 3359 Mississauga Road, , Mississauga,

New perspectives on the Neanderthals by Dr. Bence Viola of the Max-Planck-Institute Published in 1859, Darwin's "Origin of Species" started the largest paradigm change in the history of biology. Darwin … Continued

Darwin Day – The Wild Life of Our Bodies

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill

Discover the organisms that co-evolved with the human body that benefit as well as parasitise us!

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Life Driven Purpose: How Evolution Gives Meaning

Warch Campus Center - Cinema 711 E Boldt Way, Appleton

In honor of Darwin Day, the Critical Thinkers, Humanists, and Unbelievers at Lawrence University (CTHULU) will be presenting Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, who will be … Continued

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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. … Continued

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Darwin Day Screening of “Inherit the Wind”

Revolution Books Chicago 1103 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago

Join us on Darwin's birthday, Feb. 12, for a screening of "Inherit the Wind," Stanley Kramer's classic film about the notorious 1925 Scope's trial, and discussion following with @Veronica Drantz. … Continued

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Darwin Birthday Bash – End of the Line Humanists

Barclay's American Grille 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park

Join End of the Line Humanists for our 2nd annual Darwin Day celebration on Darwin’s birthday, Thursday, Feb. 12th, 7 p.m. at Barclay’s American Grill, 1120 Pleasant St. in Oak … Continued

Darwin Day Celebration

Uncle Uber's Sammich Shop 2713 Commerce St., Dallas

Join us for the International Darwin Day celebration! We'll be having dinner, followed by drinks and the usual freethinker grab bag of conversations afterwards. Throughout the night we'll also be … Continued

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Darwin Day at Beaners

Beaners Central Coffee House 324 North Central Avenue, Duluth

Join fans of science and reason for a fun time of visiting, coffee, beer, and reflections on Charles Darwin. Sing a song or recite a poem!

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Darwin Day Pub, including ”evolution and creationist quiz”

PUB RÖTT Axtorpsvägen 32, UMEÅ

Humanisterna Umeå uppmärksammar Darwindagen genom att samlas på Pub Rött och där fira vetenskapens stora landvinningar i allmänhet och evolutionsteorin i synnerhet. Dagen till ära blir det ett darwinistiskt ”Evolutions- … Continued

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Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

Southern Illinois University 1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale

Science writer and amateur paleontologist Brian Switek will give the keynote lecture for this year's Darwin Week celebration. Mr. Switek has written for publications such as National Geographic, Wired, The … Continued

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Darwin ‘s fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time

Southern Illinois University Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr, Carbondale

"Darwin 's fossils : Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time" Public lecture presented by Brian Switek Auditorium, Lesar Law Building, 1365 Douglas Dr, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Science writer and amateur paleontologist … Continued

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SIU Darwin Week – Evening Public Lecture

Lesar Law Building Auditorium Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Darwin's Fossils: Evolutionary Tales from Deep Time, presented by Brian Switek, author of "My Beloved Brontosaurus" and "Written In Stone". Reception and book signing to follow!

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Día de Darwin 2015: viaje a la biodiversidad

Planetario de Pamplona Sancho Ramirez, 2, Pamplona

Every year we host a special session at the Planetarium of Pamplona devoted to evolution and science on the International Darwin Day. On Feb 12th, we will have a projection … Continued

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New Humanist Group

THE WYATT HOTEL THE OCTAGON, WESTPORT

A new Humanist group will be formed in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland to coincide with Darwin Day 2015

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Darwin Day Celebration 2015 in Philadelphia

National Mechanics 22 s. 3rd St, Philadelphia

Presented by Visible Friends and Skeptics In The Pub Hosted by Steve Gerben • Drink specials from Yards Giveaways • Videos • Raffles • Games • No cover • 21+ … Continued

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