Events
Much is happening in the North Country to honor the birth of Charles Darwin 200 years ago and the initial publication of his seminal book “On the origin of species” 150 years ago. Please check back frequently for updates to the event schedule!
Tuesday 27 January 12:30 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: Under Pressure: Adaptation to Life in the Deep Sea
Dr. Walter J. Conley
Wednesday 28 January 12:00 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: Blanding’s turtles at the edge of the range: How evolutionary biology informs conservation
Dr. Glenn Johnson
Tuesday 3 February 12:30 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: Bearing Witness to the Origin of Species
Dr. Jan Trybula
Wednesday 4 February 12:00 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: The power of Darwinism to generate testable biological questions
Dr. William Romey
Wednesday 4 February at 7:30 PM at Jack and Wezzie’s Coffee House, Potsdam
Panel Discussion: Evolution, Darwin and Humanity in the 21st Century
Clarkson University Biology Professor James Schulte, SUNY; Potsdam Geology Professor Lisa Amati, SUNY Potsdam Archeology Professor Bethany Usher, and AP Biology teacher Mark Lee (Colton School District)
Thursday 5 February at 7:30 PM in Hepburn Auditorium (St. Lawrence University)
Screening of “Darwin’s Dangerous Idea” (2 hours).
Sunday 8 February at 10:30 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Canton
Service all about Darwin by several local Biologists. Cake and a birthday party to follow during social hour. All are welcome.
Monday 9 February at 5:00 PM at the Community Room at the Potsdam Civic Center
Public lecture: Evolution Explained
Dr. Lisa Amati
Wednesday 11 February 12:00 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: Darwin’s Data: The Botanical Evidence For Natural Selection
Dr. Victor DeGhett
Wednesday 11 February at 5:00 PM at the Community Room at the Potsdam Civic Center
Public lecture: Humans Evolving
Dr. Bethany Usher
Thursday 12 February 12:30 PM in Stowell 211 (SUNY POTSDAM)
Seminar: Brief History of Time: Natural Selection in the Fossil Record
Dr. Lisa Amati
Thursday 12 February 7:00 PM in Raymond Hall 8th Floor Dining Hall (SUNY POTSDAM)
Darwin’s Birthday Party
Cake, soft drinks, songs, and a special guest.
Monday 16 February 12:00 PM in Valentine 107 (St. Lawrence University)
Seminar: Evolution by acquisition: Horizontal gene transfer and microbial speciation
Dr. Lorraine Olendzenski
Thursday 26 February 7:30 PM in Carnegie 10 (St. Lawrence University)
Film: Great Transformations and Extinction
Monday 2 March 4:30 PM in Valentine 205 – 206 (St. Lawrence University)
Seminar: What’s so wise about wisdom teeth?
Dr. Richard Gonzalez
Monday 23 March 8:00 PM Location TBA (St. Lawrence University)
Niles Lecture: Challenges for our times: Evolution, Genetics and Technology
Dr. Gayle Woloschak
Thursday 26 March 7:30 PM in Carnegie 10 (St. Lawrence University)
Film: Evolutionary Arms Race
Thursday 9 April 7:30 PM in Carnegie 10 (St. Lawrence University)
Film: The Mind’s Big Bang followed by What about God
Friday 24 April Noon Location TBA (St. Lawrence University)
Seminar: So when does a theory become a law?
Drs. Laura Rediehs and Karen Johnson
More events are being added regularly. Check back for details!