January 2018, the Veritas Forum will be expanded to two evenings, both in the Performing Arts Center (the PAC). These events are open to students, faculty, and members of the campus community. Due to the historically strong interest on campus, especially among students, we – unfortunately – will not be opening these events up to the wider community. (Faculty members are of course, welcome and encouraged to bring an invited guest from off campus.)
What Does It Mean To Be Human? Two Biologists discuss from a Christian and secular perspective
Tuesday evening January 23, 2018 7:30-9:00pm
Dr. Josh Swamidass, Computational Biologist, Washington University St. Louis
Dr. Ed Himelblau, Molecular Biologist, Cal Poly
Are Human Beings Special? Perspectives from Astrophysics and Biology
Wednesday evening January 24, 2018 7:30-9:00pm
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In addition, three follow-up events are planned:
Wednesday Jan 24: Q&A with Drs. Swamidass and Himelblau 12:10-1:00pm UU 204
Thursday January 25: Dr. Swamidass “Genealogical Adam” presentation 10:10-11:00am UU 204
Thursday January 25: Q&A with Drs. Swamidass and Ross 11:10am-12:00pm UU 204
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Founded at Harvard University in 1992, the Veritas Forum is an annual academic event at Cal Poly that seeks to “engage students and faculty in discussions about life’s hardest questions and the relevance of Jesus Christ to all of life.”
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