This week, in the UTSA:
1. Blasphemy Day
Today, Wednesday, September 30, the University of Toronto Secular Alliance will be joining secular, skeptical and humanist groups around the world in celebration of International Blasphemy Day. This event combines the celebration of our freedom of speech with a protest of blasphemy laws around the world.
We will be out front of Sidney Smith on the patio from 3pm to 6pm. We will have a number of speakers, ways for you to have your voice heard, and a chance to participate in CFI’s blasphemy challenge. Everybody should stop by, even if just for a little bit!
More information can be found on the Blasphemy Day Facebook Group page, here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50200339561
2. Michael Shermer
On Friday, October 2, Michael Shermer will be visiting the University of Toronto to give a talk on “Why People Believe Weird Things”. In addition to being an extraordinary talk, tickets are available for students for the discounted price of $5. The talk will occur at 7pm, and we will have a Secular Alliance social event afterwards.
You can find out more information about the event by visiting the CFI’s website, here: http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario/events/michael_shermer_at_the_university_of_toronto/
Alternatively, if you are interested in volunteering at the event in exchange for free admission, please contact me at mgerskup(at)gmail(dot)com.
3. Weekly Meetings
There is no meeting this week. Our meetings will resume next week at the usual time and place.