Informal Gathering at 12:30 p.m. - All events begin at 1:00 p.m.

Jan 03    “Gnaw on This: Examining Livestock’s Environmental Impact”

Julie Urbanik, Assistant Professor of Geosciences at UMKC

As a cultural geographer, Dr. Urbanik studies the relationship of humans to other animals. She will explore one of the most fundamental relationships we have – that of eating other species.

Skeptical Religious Studies   -   Haag Hall, Room 309 10:30am - Ancient Mediterranean Religions (Women’s Religious Roles in the Early Empire) 11:30am - Early Christianity (The Doctrine of the Trinity)

Jan 10   "One Taiwan, One China"

Bob Yang, President of Formosan Assoc. for Public Affairs and Professor of Biochemistry at UMKC

It is time for the U.S.A. to rethink its One China Policy. The future of Taiwan should be determined peacefully and with consent of the people. This is in the best interest of the U.S.A. (www.fapa.org)

Skeptical Religious Studies   -   Haag Hall, Room 309 10:30am - Ancient Mediterranean Religions (The Jesus Movement in the Greco-Roman World) 11:30am - Religions of the Axial Age (Daoist Politics & Mysticism)

Jan 17   "Kansas Citizens for Science: What Will 2010 Bring?”

Harry McDonald, President KCFS and award winning biology teacher.

Charlotte McDonald, Secretary KCFS and educational consultant.

Science cafes, school board forums and other activities of KCFS will be highlighted.)

Skeptical Religious Studies   -   Haag Hall, Room 309 10:30am - Ancient Mediterranean Religions (The Death & Rebirth of the Old Gods) 11:30am - Early Christianity (Christianity & the Conquest of Empire)

Jan 24    “Global Warming on Trial"

Kenneth S. Schmitz, Professor of Physical Chemistry & Environmental Science at UMKC

In the spirit of Galileo’s A Dialog Concerning Two Chief World Systems and Phillip Johnson’s Darwin on Trial, the scientific evidence on global warming is examined from both supporters and deniers.

Skeptical Religious Studies   -   Haag Hall, Room 309 10:30am - To be determined (Based upon Community of Reason's plans for their Annual Meeting)

Jan 31   "Medieval Squabbles and Modern Science"

Hossein Bahmaie, Instructor of Social Science and Economics at Metropolitan Community College at Longview

We’ll investigate the Late Medieval theological disagreements laying the foundation for modern science.

Skeptical Religious Studies   -   Haag Hall, Room 309 10:30am - Ancient Mediterranean Religions (Conclusion – Persisting Ideas and Yearnings) 11:30am - Religions of the Axial Age (Reflections on the Axial Age)