Local science professors will take on evolution during Lynchburg’s first annual, “Celebration of Darwin Week,” which kicks off Sunday.
Darwin Week is the brainchild of Don Manning, a retired engineer who was inspired by a similar event he attended in Charleston, S.C. The goal is to spark a dialogue about evolution through a lecture series by professors from Lynchburg College, Sweet Briar College, Central Virginia Community College and the Virginia University of Lynchburg.
“We welcome all points of view. It’s not limited to one way of the other way,” said Manning, adding the timing of the event was scheduled near Darwin’s birthday in February.
Manning organized the event on a shoestring budget, taking advantage of free and low-cost venues like the public library. He hopes the event will gain momentum and grow for next year.
All events are free and open to the public.
Sunday: “Very Gradual Change We Can Believe In.” Opening ceremony with remarks by Manning. 10:30 a.m. at First Unitarian Church, 818 Court St. on Monument Terrace.
Monday: “Why Do We Care about Evolution — or Do We Care?” Panel discussion featuring Virginia University of Lynchburg professors Curtis Thompson, Monroe Baldwin, James Coleman and Marcy Orr. 3 p.m. at VUL’s Cachelin Library on Dewitt Street.
Tuesday: “Thinking Forward — A Look into the Future of Biology.” Lecture by Len Edelman, biology professor at Central Virginia Community College. 4 p.m. at Forest Library, 15583 Forest Rd.
Wednesday: “The Evolution of the Universe.” Lecture by Neal Sumerlin, chemistry professor and director of the Belk Observatory at Lynchburg College. 4 p.m. at the Lynchburg Public Library Community Room.
Thursday: “Did Darwin Create Modern Economics?” Lecture by John McClenon, retired chemistry professor from Sweet Briar College. 4 p.m. at the Forest Library, 15583 Forest Rd.
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