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Spring 2005 Symposium: “Who are we?”
Exploring the validity of the concepts and categories that divide and define us

All events to be held on Wednesday evenings, 7 – 10 p.m. in the Richmond Salons of the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.


Thursday, March 9, 2006
Why are we violent?

7 p.m. (free vegetarian buffet at 6:30 p.m.)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Student Commons, Richmond Salons (second floor, above the coffee shop)
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March 9
Science, Faith and Embryos

A dialogue about stem cell research, reproductive technologies and human personhood
Panelists: Dr. Dennis Matt, Dr. Deidre Condit, Rev. Russell Smith, Dr. M. Imad Damaj, Dr. Jack Spiro
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March 30
Sexual Behavior and Sexual Orientation

Can science or religion define what is “natural” or “normal”?
Panelists: Mr. Clinton Anderson, Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline, Ms. Brenda Lee, Dr. John Quillin, Dr. Tom South, Dr. Janet Winston
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April 27
Are Sex Differences Real?
Science and Religious perspectives on sex and gender
Panelists: Dr. Tarynn Witten, Dr. Deirdre Condit,
Dr. Steven Rhoads, and local Religious experts to be announced
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May 18
Race: Is it a Valid Concept?
Current perspectives in science and religions
Panelists: Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline, Dr. John Quillin and Dr. Shawn Utsey
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