Greetings, secular sweethearts!
We hope you had a great Valentine's Day, though -- personally -- we're inclined to believe it was hugely overshadowed by the objective awesomeness that was Darwin Day. If you didn't make it to ISSA's table on the quad this past Friday, you missed out! Our Darwin cake was a thousand times better than any of that unscientific chocolatey-floral feel-goodery, and it was free to passersby! NOMNOMNOM-worthy photos here.
We've got an exciting week planned just for you... Read on!
We hope you had a great Valentine's Day, though -- personally -- we're inclined to believe it was hugely overshadowed by the objective awesomeness that was Darwin Day. If you didn't make it to ISSA's table on the quad this past Friday, you missed out! Our Darwin cake was a thousand times better than any of that unscientific chocolatey-floral feel-goodery, and it was free to passersby! NOMNOMNOM-worthy photos here.
We've got an exciting week planned just for you... Read on!
THIS WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This week's meeting will be at the usual time in the usual place: Thursday, February 17th at 7pm in Mechanical Engineering Building, room 253. Click here for a map.
On the agenda...
What's a higher moral duty than striving to maintain the habitability of our planet for future generations? Judging from the actions of American Christianity's most influential representatives, anything and everything. Sam Shore discusses the shortcomings of the Christian paradigm in tackling humanity's most overarching concern -- the environment. Then, it's Cosmology 101 with Joanna Bridge! Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of the universe lovingly crammed into a half-hour presentation. Get ready!
On another note, CLUB TEES ARE IN! Get yours ASAP! Only $12, cash or check. Please make checks payable to Ben Ostick. LADIES: We need your input -- would fitted tees appeal to you? If there's significant demand, we'll be putting in an order for some nice light-weight, slim-cut ladies' shirts. Please reply to this email with your thoughts on the subject and/or let us know what size you'd like.
ISSA at Murphy's!
After the meeting, we'll adjourn to Murphy's, as is our tradition. We welcome anyone and everyone who can make it, regardless of whether or not you plan to drink. It's a great chance to get to know us -- your officers -- better!
Ask an Atheist -- February 17th
Heathens heathin' it up at the Union! We'll have a snazzy little booth set up just inside the quad (from noon to 4pm) to answer folks' questions about atheism, all-the-while raising money for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank! View the Facebook event page here, and make sure to stop by!
Heathens heathin' it up at the Union! We'll have a snazzy little booth set up just inside the quad (from noon to 4pm) to answer folks' questions about atheism, all-the-while raising money for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank! View the Facebook event page here, and make sure to stop by!
UPCOMING EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hell Party -- February 19th
Our friends from campus chapter of the ACLU are hosting a hellacious hullabaloo this Saturday, February 19th at 9:30pm. More details here on Facebook.
Food for Freethought is back this week! We'll be meeting at 1pm Sunday, February 20th at the oh-so-quaint (and delicious) Courier Cafe in downtown Urbana. Just let us know if you need a ride! Please note that we are now experimenting with new lunch locations on and off campus. To keep from spamming the rest of you with announcements, we've started an additional email list specific to Food for Freethought. If you wish to stay in-the-know, please reply to this email with a statement to that effect.
BAR CRAWL -- February 22nd
The first barcrawl of the semester, and it's going to be a helluva night! Tuesday, February 22nd 9pm -- We'll be representin' in our snazzy new ISSA shirts, so you better get yours while supplies last! RSVP via our Facebook event page.
Potential Party - March 4 or 5th
Poll time: We're thinking of having an ISSA party the Friday or Saturday after Unofficial. Think you could/would make it? Let us know ASAP!
Greta Christina -- March 10th
We're thrilled to welcome atheist blogger, sexpert and LGBT advocate Greta Christina to the U of I campus! A few of our members had the honor of seeing Ms. Christina speak at Skepticon this year, and are raving about her even now.
Michael Shermer -- April 12th
We could not be more pleased to announce Michael Shermer as one of this semester's speakers! Mr. Shermer is very active member of the skeptic community, author of several books, including Why People Believe Weird Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time, and even gave a rousing TED talk a few years back!
Open call for blog entries -- ONGOING
Got something [secular...ish] on your mind? BLOG ABOUT IT! Articles from members are always welcome -- email IlliniSSA@illinois.edu for further details.
...And much more to come!
Keep up with our emails! This is shaping up to be an eventful semester, and we want you on board.
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Your ISSA Officers
Your ISSA Officers
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