This first of four lectures looking at the effect evolution has had on science and everyday life, is scheduled for Monday (Feb. 23) at the Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall (251 Dundas St.) from 7 until 9 p.m.
Western Biology professor Marc-André Lachance will talk about ‘why evolution?’ to kick-off the 2009 Darwin Anniversary Lecture Series, co-sponsored by Western, the London Public Library and the Humanist Association of London and Area.
Other free lectures include:
• Mar. 2 – Darwin and Evolution – Educational Perspectives (retired teacher and professor Don Santor).
• Mar. 9 – Enduring Darwin – Intelligent Design, Creationism and Biological Evolution (Professor Brian Alters, McGill and Harvard universities).
• Mar. 16 – The Future of Evolution (Professor Jerry Lieberman – Psychologist, Humanists of Florida President).