Tag Archives: Center for Inquiry
CFI Bringing Special Guest Speaker on Thursday
This coming Thursday, October 13, CFI-Pittsburgh has a special guest speaker for its regular monthly lecture meeting – Dr. Mano Singham of Case-Western Reserve University. He will be discussing his new definition of atheism, and why he believes that atheism … Continue reading
Summer Fun
Summer has been here for a couple of weeks, now, so that must mean that it is about time for some skeptical fun. CFI-Pittsburgh is holding it’s annual canoe excursion on the Youghiogheny River on Saturday August 15th. Those of … Continue reading
Rob Sherman talk this Tuesday
This month’s Center for Inquiry discussion group offers a talk and Q&A with journalist and atheist activist, Rob Sherman. You remember Mr. Sherman — Illinois Representative Monique Davis interrupted him while he testified before the Springfield House State Government Administration … Continue reading
Storm Detour Disrupts Darwin Dinner
In an email this morning local CFI President, Chuck Bobich, updates us on last night’s monthly dinner meeting with special guest, David Campbell: The recent high winds snapped a pole along Route 51 near Francesco’s Restaurant. This not only killed … Continue reading
Upcoming Events – Darwin edition!
Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to an amazing Charles Darwin impersonator? Dr. David Campbell of The Darwin Center For Science & Reason brings Darwin to life in Darwin Remembers, a theatrical experience from the voyage of The Beagle … Continue reading
Deception's his tool (but he's no politician)
Tony Norman wrote a nice piece about Jamy Ian Swiss in Today’s opinion section. Check it out at the Post-Gazette Web site. And don’t forget to attend Heavy Mental and the Science, Magic, and Skepticism workshop this Saturday. Here is … Continue reading
Promoting Science & Reason in Law and Policy
REMINDER: THIS MONDAY! October 27 - 7:00 PM Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon Campus Join Us for an Evening with Toni Van Pelt Director of CFI’s Office of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. “Promoting Science & Reason in Law and Policy” Scientific thinking is being … Continue reading
Secular Celebs Give Props to CFI – Yo.
I thought I would mention this before I head out to dinner with the Skeptical Cowboy, it’s a great Center for Inquiry (CFI) promo a friend of mine had in their Facebook feed. You’ll probably recognize a ton of people in this … Continue reading
Of sardines and deep fried cheeseburgers
At our pre-meeting dinner gathering at Bettis Grille, Brandon was the only one who braved the deep fried cheeseburger. Although, rumor has it BillH has successfully taken on one of their deep fried meatloaf sandwiches in the past. We, as skeptics … Continue reading
CFI: Carnegie Science Center Meeting- Thursday!
This Thursday, September 11th, the Pittsburgh Center for Inquiry will be making a trip to the Carnegie Science Center to see the IMAX movie entitled “Wild Ocean”. I just got word that folks can meet up early for dinner at … Continue reading
