University of Melbourne Secular Society [UMSS]

[ Thursday October 23, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] A JOINT EVENT WITH THE MELBOURNE UNI FILM SOCIETY

When Mrs Garrison refuses to teach the theory of evolution at South Park Elementary, famous biologist (and atheist poster boy) Richard Dawkins is brought in to replace him. So begins ‘Go God Go’, an epic two-part episode of South Park that the Secular Society and Melb Uni [...]

The Secular Society and the Christian Union are holding a joint forum for the first time ever on Friday, September 19!
“Why I don’t believe the world came to be in 7 days”
Two perspectives on the origin of the universe

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Christian Union, Minister Tim Patrick, Chaplain to the University of Melbourne and former CSIRO scientist [...]

Tamas Pataki is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. He has published widely on the philosophy of mind, psychoanalysis, moral philosophy, and aesthetics. He has written for The Australian, The Age, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Metascience and Australian Book Review. His review essay, ‘Narcissism Incarnate’, in The Australian’s Review of [...]

Combining witticism, creativity and general debauchery, Prosh Week [Aug 25-29] has now commenced!
TEAM PASTAFARIAN is a joint ventue between More Beer! inc. and the Secular Society. For information contact Nik at flyingsnm@gmail.com, or check out team’s Facebook group.

UMSS is excited to announce that renowned skeptic Michael Shermer [USA] will be touring Australia for National Science Week.
Dr Shermer is the founder of Skeptic Magazine, Executive Director of the American Skeptics Society, and regular columnist in Scientific American. He is the author of many popular books, including Why People Believe Weird Things, The Science [...]

UMSS will be kicking off semester two with its Annual General Meeting!
Details:
Wednesday the 6th of August
1.00-2.00 pm
Joe Napolitano Room A
Second Floor, Union House
The AGM is perhaps the most important event on the UMSS calendar. It’s where we plan for the year ahead and elect the committee.
We need at least 30 people at the meeting for [...]

UMSS will be joining the Melbourne Atheist Meetup Group (MAMG) for food, drinks and a bit of healthy conversation about the topics scarcely talked about in our society; religion, atheism, science and politics. Good times. We will also use this as an opportunity to brainstorm ideas and delegate tasks for next week’s Youth Against World [...]

Hey all,
 
Things will be pretty quiet for UMSS over the exam/semester break period, but watch this space for future updates. Keep an eye out for details of our Annual General Meeting, scheduled for early next semester (date/time TBA).
 
For those who suffer them, good luck with your exams!
 
UMSS

Like what your Secular Society has been up to? Then come along and help keep the club alive!
All UMSS members are welcome along to this brief meeting to discuss ideas and plan events for the remainder of the semester.
Can’t find us? Look for the large print-out of the UMSS fish logo.
Time: Wednesday, 14 May, 12.30 [...]

Want to help bring down the cult that is SCIENTOLOGY?
‘Anonymous’ are holding their fourth consecutive world wide protest against Scientology this weekend, titled Operation: FairGameStop - Sat May 10th.
For info about the Melbourne protest, visit:
http://phobicmedia.com
While you’re at it, check out:
http://xenu.net
http://whyaretheydead.net
http://theunfunnytruth.ytmnd.com/