Showing posts with label Darwin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Darwin. Show all posts

Monday, February 9, 2009

The Galapagos: not as Darwin saw them



Thursday, February 12
3-4pm
Library Cafe Lounge (2nd floor next to Julians)

"Darwin 200" will feature conversation with Christy Strand, Cal Poly Biological Science Assistant Professor, "The Galapagos: not as Darwin saw them."

Plus, you won't want to miss meeting a very special guest...

Cake, coffee, and tea will be served!
The event is free and open to all.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

High Tea for Darwin's 200th Birthday

Darwin would have turned 200 years old February 12th. Join us for conversation and birthday cake to celebrate the work of this influential naturalist.

The program will feature a 10-minute talk by a Cal Poly faculty member and subsequent audience conversation and questions.

WHEN:
February 12th, 3:00p-4:00pm

WHERE:
Kennedy Library, 2nd Floor Cafe Lounge

WHO:
Moderator
Francis X. Villablanca, Cal Poly Biological Science Associate Professor

Speaker
Christy Strand, Cal Poly Biological Science Assistant Professor
"The Galapagos: not as Darwin saw them"


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