Freethinkers of UTA

Freethinkers of UTA is a group where atheists, agnostics, skeptics, humanists, freethinkers, and anyone who promotes science and reason can come together.

We are a new student organization on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.  We hold meetings every other Thursday during the semester.  Meetings usually have a discussion topic that is decided on before the meeting.  We encourage open dialogue on issues such as: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design, the Secular Roots of the American Founding, Church/State Separation, Secular vs. Religious Ethics, the effect of Religion on Society, and much more.

Our purpose is:

- To establish a positive social environment for UTA students who consider themselves atheists, agnostics, skeptics, rationalists, humanists, and/or freethinkers.

 

- To enrich the UTA campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialogue on matters of faith, science, and reason.

 

- To engage UTA students in issues of national and international importance surrounding freedom of conscience and secular education.

 

Past events have included: a Superstition Bash, a trip to a local Hell House, a viewing of "A God Who Wasn't There", a sponsored talk about Secular Ethics by DJ Grothe of the Center for Inquiry, a field trip to the Creation Evidence Museum and the Dinosaur Valley State Park, a Darwin Day Celebration and talk by Dr. Zach Moore of the "Evolution 101" podcast, and much more.

We look to expand as we become more solidified and our numbers grow.  Ideas for future events are being tossed around and include: debates, bringing in more speakers,  and some of our members are in the process of starting up a podcast.  If you are interested in becoming a member of Freethinkers of UTA, please contact utafreethinkers@gmail.com or check out our "News" and "Events" pages for updates.

Freethinkers of UTA

Fall 2009 Meeting Schedule:

 

Thursday, August 27, 2009 - Guadalupe, U.C.

 

Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Life Science 122

 

Thursday, September 24, 2009 - Event at SMU

 

Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Life Science 122

 

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Guadalupe, U.C.

 

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Guadalupe, U.C.

 

Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Guadalupe, U.C.

 

Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Guadalupe, U.C.

 

*Regular meetings are at 5:30pm, Discussion starts at 6:00pm

Parking Info for Event:

There are two parking options for the event.  There is a public parking garage across the street from the Life Science Building that can be used for a fee.  Also, free parking will be available in Lot 49 off of Cooper Street (if parking in Lot 49, you will have to walk across the pedestrian bridge and Faculty Lot 10 to get to the Life Science Building).  The map below highlights the building and two parking options.



http://www.uta.edu/maps/map?id=LS

 

 

 

 

              Questions, Comments, Suggestions? 

             Contact utafreethinkers@gmail.com