Missouri Western State University Library

In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and the 150th anniversary of the publication
of The Origin of Species, this year's conference explores the continuing efforts of researchers in many fields to come to terms
with the significance of Darwin's revolutionary scientific theories for diverse areas of scientific inquiry and human self-understanding.

Speakers are: Christopher Green, Ph.D.; Gordon Burghardt, Ph.D.;Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Funding provided by the Missouri Western State University Foundation, the Deans of the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
and Professional Studies, the Honors Program and the Departments of Biology, Psychology, and History, Philosophy & Geography.

Convocation (Recycle, Reuse & Pollution)
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
October 1, 2009 - 9:30 a.m.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions.
Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine's “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight
to restore the Hudson River. The group's achievement helped spawn more than 130 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe.

Pollution & Reduce, Recycle, Reuse Display
Courtesy of MWSU Library staff
Recycle/Reuse Sandy Phillips
Recycle/Reuse Judy Noland
Pollution Annette Wright

(The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization, established in 1890, open to women at least 18 years of age who can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving United States independence. DAR is dedicated to promoting: Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism.)

2009 marks the 222nd anniversary of that important event. Thirty-nine brave men signed the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In honor of our U.S. Constitution, Judy Noland, D.A.R. member, is glad to make these Constitution Week displays, including some items donated by the St. Joseph Chapter of D.A.R.

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia's Independence Hall. In honor of this historic event, President George W. Bush signed a proclamation on September 17, 2002, stating that September 17^th through September 23^rd be recognized as constitution week.

In the proclamation he encouraged Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate our Constitution and reaffirm our commitment as citizens of our great Nation.

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