The Origin of Mankind (Documentary Screening)
Posted by Erik in Uncategorized on March 3, 2013
On Monday March 11th,join the MFA in hosting a documentary screening about the origins of mankind. The event will be held at the presentation room in the Student Centre at 3:45P.M. We will be providing free food and drinks.
Why Sex? The Evolution of a Paradox by Monika Havelka
Posted by Erik in Science and Technology on February 4, 2013
Sexual reproduction is one of the “facts of life” – or is it?
Although sex is common among the tree of life, it is by no means the only way to reproduce, and actually represents a significant evolutionary paradox.
For an organism, sexual reproduction entails significant costs – survival costs, mating costs, and genetic costs.
So, why did sex evolve and persist? Join Dr. Monika Havelka as she explores the costs and benefits of sex from an evolutionary perspective, as we celebrate Charles Darwin’s 204th Birthday!
About the speaker:
Professor Monika Havelka is a Senior Lecturer in the Environment Program at University of Toronto Mississauga. She received her PhD in Zoology at the University of Western Ontario and has taught a wide variety of courses in evolutionary biology, ecology and environmental science at UTM. She was twice a semi-finalist and once a finalist in the TVO Best Lecturer Competition.
This is a public event.
To RSVP on Facebook click here
Event held at 7:00pm in Room CL3 of the Mississauga Central Library – 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Physics and Food: An Afternoon of Mind-Blowing Science.
Posted by admin in Events, Science and Technology on November 19, 2012
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Presentation Room, Student Centre, University of Toronto Mississauga
Join us for an afternoon of physics about the world around us. We will present TEDTalks on topics from modern day string theory, to quantum mechanics, to dark matter and more. This afternoon is sure to expand your ideas about the world around you and present the information in a way for those of us not so well versed in the esoteric languages of mathematics and physics can understand and appreciate. Of course, there will be free food and drinks for all in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there!
Locavore’s Dilemma – A talk by Pierre Desrochers
Posted by Tamara in Environment, Events on October 19, 2012
Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pmLocation: Room 3150, CCT Building, University of Toronto Mississauga
Is local food really better? Does eating local really create jobs?
In this talk, Pierre Desrochers will discuss the history, science and economics of the food supply to reveal that local food and local food policies may not be as good as they are claimed to be.
Desrochers is an economic geographer in the Department of Geography at University of Toronto Mississauga and is the co-author of ‘The Locavore’s Dilemma: In Praise of the 10,000-mile Diet’.
We will have a Q&A session at the end of the lecture.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
This is a public event and entry is free. Feel free to bring friends who feel strongly about this issue one way or the other.
Locavore’s Diemma – Nov 8, 2012
Marijuana is bad for you!!
Is it really that bad? What do you think about marijuana?
Come to the screening of The Union at 5pm on Thursday, March 1st at the Presentation Room of Student Centre.
MFA Executive Elections
Date: Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Presentation Room, Student Centre
Tell us you’re coming on FACEBOOK
We are looking for bright, outgoing, organized, and enthusiastic people to continue running the Mississauga Freethought Association. The following executive positions are available for the 2012/13 year:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Publicity and Media Relations
- Community Relations
If you are interested in running for an executive position, send us an email with your name, year of study at UTM, position you’re interested in, and a brief (3-5 sentences) statement on why you would be the best person for the job.
Some reasons to consider being part of the MFA executive:
- Great way to get involved in Campus Life!
- Great way to meet new people!
- Looks great on a resume!
- Ability to bring important issues to the student body!
- Encourage critical thinking!
- Promote science!
- All the cool kids are doing it!
We hope to see you there!
Movie Screening “Creation”
Posted by Tamara in Events, Uncategorized on January 28, 2012
Did you know that Charles Darwin didn’t become a doctor because he couldn’t stand the sight of blood? His favourite daughter died at the age of 10, which put him in a depression.
Find out about Charles Darwin’s journey through his personal turmoil as he proposed the concept of ‘evolution’- one of the greatest ideas in the history of science and finished his book “The Origin of Species” (On the Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life)
9th February 2012 @ 5pm
Presentation Room, Student Centre
FREE PIZZA AND POP
Tell us you’re coming on our FACEBOOK event here
What happens when a world-renowned scientist, crushed by the loss of his eldest daughter, formulates a theory in conflict with religious dogma? This is the story of Charles Darwin and his master-work “The Origin of Species”. It tells of a global revolution played out the confines of a small English village; a passionate marriage torn apart by the most dangerous idea in history; and a theory saved from extinction by the logic of a child. Written by JC – IMDB
Find out more about the movie here
10 Fun Facts about Charles Darwin
The Google Boys
Posted by Tamara in Events, Uncategorized on January 18, 2012
When was the first time you used Google? Can’t remember? Then, when was Google started? Have you ever googled about Google!?
Find out in the documentary: The Google Boys about the guys who started the internet giant and how Google Search works.
This Friday at 12pm in the Presentation Room of the Student Center. There will be a FREE PIZZA lunch!
Go to the Facebook Event and select attend if you are coming.
Also, don’t forget about the Meetup at 1pm in North Building Cafe today!
Hope to see you there!
Religulous
Posted by Tamara in Events, Uncategorized on October 9, 2011
What is the current state of world religion? Find out Bill Maher’s take on it.
Movie Screening – Religulous (Bill Maher)
Thursday, October 13, 2011
FREE PIZZA + POP @ 5:00 pm!
Student Centre – Presentation Room, Lower Level
Followed by a discussion on topics relevant to the film.
Annual General Meeting
Posted by Tamara in Events, Uncategorized on March 22, 2011
We will be having our 2010/11 Annual General Meeting to wrap up the year. Details of the meeting are below:
Date: Friday, April 1, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm
Place: Room 280 (Lounge), Student Centre
This meeting will include: A review of this years events, financial review, plans for next year, and voting in of new executive members!
We are looking for bright, outgoing, organized, and enthusiastic people to continue running the Mississauga Freethought Association. The following executive positions are available for the 2011/12 year:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Publicity and Media Relations
- Community Relations
If you are interested in running for an executive position, send us an email with your name, year of study at UTM, position you’re interested in, and a brief (3-5 sentences) statement on why you would be the best person for the job.
Some reasons to consider being part of the MFA executive:
- Great way to get involved in Campus Life!
- Great way to meet new people!
- Looks great on a resume!
- Ability to bring important issues to the student body!
- Encourage critical thinking!
- Promote science!
- All the cool kids are doing it!
We hope to see you there!
