The Isthmus Society -- Activities and Events

		FUS Doubters IVGCF Science Group Form an Isthmus Society Affiliated Group Past Events
	Affiliated Discussion Groups:
	Doubters' Group of the First Unitarian Society (FUS) The FUS Doubters meet monthly to discuss science and religion issues from the perspectives of atheism, agnosticism, skepticism, and free-thought. Recent topics of interest have included the ongoing debates over evolution and intelligent design as well as the relationship between reason and spirituality. The Doubters occasionally host special events such as guest speakers and films. All (including curious and good-humored believers) are welcome! Meetings: Every second Monday, 7-9 PM Location: First Unitarian Society, Library; 900 University Bay Drive, Madison Contacts: Roger Backes [rbackes@tds.net] Mark Shults [mcshults@tds.net] return to top
	Science Group of InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship (IVGCF) The IVGCF Science Group meets weekly every Tuesday during the academic year for discussion and readings. This spring, the group has been working through Neil Postman's stimulating cultural critique, *Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology* (Random House / Vintage Books, 1993). The group invites participation from students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University of Wisconsin (including curious and good-humored non-believers). Meetings: Weekly Tuesday's during the academic year, noon to 1:00 PM Location: UW Union South, 227 N. Randall Ave., Madison (Check "TITU" for room listings.) Contact: Jon Dahl [jdahl2@juno.com] return to top
	Form a Group! The Isthmus Society invites affiliation with new or already existing local groups devoted to discussion and exploration of science-religion issues. Affiliation offers free advertising on this web site and at our public events as well as representation on the Isthmus Society's steering committee. Affiliation also affords opportunities for groups to interact with the distinguished scholars on our staff. For more information, contact Scott Prinster at isthmus@mailplus.wisc.edu. return to top
	Past Events: (October 2009) University of South Carolina anthropology professor Daniel Buxhoeveden speaks about "God and Science in the Eastern Christian Church" lecture podcast (24MB, 52 mins. run time) (March 2009) Harvard professor emeritus of astronomy and history of science Owen Gingerich speaks about "Designing a Universe Congenial for Life" lecture podcast (27MB, 65 mins. run time) (October 2008) UW alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of science Edward J. Larson returns to speak about "Science, Religion and Presidential Politics: 1800 and 2008" lecture podcast (27MB, 59 mins. run time) (April 2008) UW historian of science Michael Shank speaks on "Politics and Astrology in the Galileo Affair" Shank Event Flyer (PDF - 428 KB) (April 2006) Historian Ernan McMullin speaks on "Discerning Design" and the merits of ID Theory. lecture podcast (22MB, 49 mins. run time) discussion podcast (37MB, 40 mins. run time) (April 2006) Historian of science S. Irfan Habib speaks on "Islam and Science: from Pluralism to Essentialism" Habib Event Flyer (PDF - 34 KB) (September 2005) Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson speaks on "From Scopes to Intelligent Design: A Brief History of the Evolution/Creation Teaching Controversy." Larson Event Poster (PDF - 812 KB) return to top