Freethinkers of UTA

Freethinkers of UTA is a group where atheists, agnostics, skeptics, humanists, freethinkers, and anyone who promotes science and reason can come together.

We are a new student organization on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.  We hold meetings every other Tuesday during the semester.  Meetings usually have a discussion topic that is decided on before the meeting.  We encourage open dialogue on issues such as: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design, the Secular Roots of the American Founding, Church/State Separation, Secular vs. Religious Ethics, the effect of Religion on Society, and much more.

Our purpose is:

- To establish a positive social environment for UTA students who consider themselves atheists, agnostics, skeptics, rationalists, humanists, and/or freethinkers.

 

- To enrich the UTA campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialogue on matters of faith, science, and reason.

 

- To engage UTA students in issues of national and international importance surrounding freedom of conscience and secular education.

 

Past events have included: a Superstition Bash, a trip to a local Hell House, a viewing of "A God Who Wasn't There", a sponsored talk about Secular Ethics by DJ Grothe of the Center for Inquiry, a field trip to the Creation Evidence Museum and the Dinosaur Valley State Park, a Darwin Day Celebration and talk by Dr. Zach Moore of the "Evolution 101" podcast, and much more.

We look to expand as we become more solidified and our numbers grow.  Ideas for future events are being tossed around and include: debates, bringing in more speakers,  and some of our members are in the process of starting up a podcast.  If you are interested in becoming a member of Freethinkers of UTA, please contact utafreethinkers@gmail.com or check out our "News" and "Events" pages for updates.

Freethinkers of UTA

Spring 2009 Meeting Schedule

 

 

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Guadalupe Room, U.C.

5:00pm

 

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Darwin Day

 

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Guadalupe Room, U.C.

5:00pm

Discussion:  Sex & Religion

 

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Guadalupe Room, U.C.

5:00pm

 

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Gameworks in Grapevine!

7:00pm

 

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Panel Discussion: Does God Exist?
Red River/Concho, U.C.
8:00pm

 

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Guadalupe Room, U.C.

5:30pm

 

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Library Mall

5:30pm

 

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On Saturday, May 9th, we will be meeting at the UTA Planetarium at 7:15pm for the 7:30pm showing of "Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions":


Ticket Prices for Public Shows:
Adults $5
Seniors (55 and over) $4
Children (18 and under) $4
Non-UT Arlington Students $4
UT Arlington faculty, staff, and alumni with ID $3
UT Arlington students with ID $2
http://www.uta.edu/planetarium/public-shows-and-events/public-shows/show.php?id=36

February 12, 2009 is the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.  The Biology Department is having an all-day event (details below).  The Freethinkers of UTA are having a social event at 5:30pm on Darwin Day in Life Science 101, where we will be having pizza, cake, and viewing the documentary, Kansas vs. Darwin.  A discussion about how what happened in Kansas is relevant to Texas will follow.

 

 

 

 

http://www.txsecular.net/

 

 

              Questions, Comments, Suggestions? 

             Contact utafreethinkers@gmail.com