Join us Thursday at 7pm in Lindley Hall 102 for our weekly movie night. This week we will be watching Fight Club, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk and directed by David Fincher.

The SAIU is participating in Darwin Day! Join us on Sunday, February 12th at 7pm in Student Building 231 to celebrate. Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason, held on or around Feb. 12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin.

In addition to our usual tea, hot chocolate, and snacks we will hear from two speakers followed by Q&A and discussion.

Speakers:

Tom Schoenemann, Associate Professor of Anthropology at IU

Professor Schoenemann’s research focus is on the evolution of the brain, along with the presumed coevolution of cognitive abilities responsible for these changes. He will present on the evolution of language, including discussion of the brain and language in other animals. You can learn more about his research and publications on his IU home page.

Wendy Anderson, Undergraduate Researcher at IU

Wendy will give a mini presentation on the evolution of altruism followed by an open discussion for everyone.

Join us at 7pm in Student Building 231 this Sunday for tea and discussion. If you’re unsure where the Student Building is, here’s a map!

The topic this week is Indiana Senate Bill 0089, which allows schools to teach creationism in class. What do you think of the “creationist bill”? If it passes, what effect do you think it will have on the future of education in Indiana? How should teachers react? How should we react?

You can find the exact amendment proposal here.

You can also read a summary of the bill from the executive director of CFI-Indy, Reba Boyd Wooden.

You can join the event on facebook.