“Dr. Sewastynowicz, the professor who gave the guest lecture, had a hilarious Darwin bookmark. He also left us with the last sentence of 'On the Origin of Species,' which struck a chord in the room.”
Ben Williams, President
The Secular Student Alliance at Jacksonville State University had Darwin themed cupcakes and birthday decorations for a lecture on the life of Charles Darwin, which included information about his influences, experiences, and important figures in his life.
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“Everyone who was at the event was impressed by the fact that students were playing a role in the secular movement.”
Thomas Sheedy, President
The Ward Melville High School Secular Student Alliance celebrated Darwin Day by having cutouts at their table that allowed students to take pictures of themselves as Charles Darwin and the Blue-footed booby. They also went to the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island's 8th annual Darwin Day celebration, and raised over $100 in individual contributions.
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“It is a pleasure to be the faculty advisor who can fill out all the paperwork and contribute in any way to help the club fulfill its mission to the college and the community.”
Richard Baldwin, Faculty Advisor
The Gulf Coast State College Center for Inquiry on Campus had a successful Darwin Day week of celebrations that included a sidewalk chalk art contest, a trivia game, a hominid skull showcase, a display of books on Darwin and evolution in the school’s library, and a presentation by biology professor Dr. John Foster on the work and life of Charles Darwin.
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“There was one girl in particular that I believe we gave an ‘aha’ moment to. I talked to her for almost 30 minutes during the end of the day. She didn't want a cookie, she didn't want a hot chocolate. She only wanted to talk. Her last question was "would you mind if I come to a meeting?" I don't think I changed her, but maybe she just never had the opportunity to ask an atheist those same questions.”
Cristy Gerth, President
The Freethinkers, Atheist, Agnostics of Mississippi State University hosted an Ask and Atheist Day and Darwin Celebration on their campus. Members braved the freezing weather to hand out hot chocolate, homemade Atheist cookies, and free e-book copies of Darwin's Origin of Species while speaking with fellow students.
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