Threads of (Dis)Integration ”I am because we are” Ubuntu Philosophy. “My life, like a tapestry, has threads that have encoded themselves in me and shown themselves throughout my web of people, materials, experiences, feelings and places. Strands pass through barely perceptible pinoles and permeable cells, creating conjunctions to be investigated, interwoven or reworked. Hume says...
Baldwin County Trailblazers In 1995, the Baldwin County Trailblazers led a 20-year project to create the Eastern Shore Trail, a 23-mile bike and pedestrian pathway from I-10 to Weeks Bay. Sandy will highlight the Trailblazers mission and history and the way they encourage active lifestyles and safe places for walking, including the Walking School Bus...
Nuclear Power: Is it part of the solution? Nuclear power could provide a carbon-dioxide and methane free source of power, unlike coal gas and oil. However nuclear plants are susceptible to accidents depending on location and terrorist activity. Waste disposal is also an unsolved issue. Elaine Snyder-Conn was an Environmental Contaminant Specialist in U.S Fish and Wildlife...
What Would Mama Do? Growing Up an "Almost" Orphan Lila's mother died days before Lila's ninth birthday. Her dad abandoned the two youngest of his six children. Lila and her younger brother were left on their own to look after themselves: feeding, health care, schooling, and everything else. Lila and her brother struggled daily, but...
"Gulfquest" to "National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico" A history of the museum, its new name, rebranding, and why it's somewhere you should visit. Opened in September 2015, the GulfQuest Museum in downtown Mobile had earned a mixed reputation among locals. Now rebranded, it has become a fantastic destination and offers something for...
About the Bahá’í Faith The Bahá’í faith is an independent world religion that recognizes the oneness of humanity while celebrating its diversity. It embraces both the belief in one God and the essential shared truth of all religions. It provides a framework for living a life connected to the sacred and contributing to the needs...
The South in the Midst of Change Bob will report on how Alabama and the Deep South is progressing in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bob Zellner has been and is an active leader in the Civil Rights Movement from the 1960s to today. He risked his life--and nearly lost it--many times. As an...
Come enjoy a free light breakfast and join Dr. Strickland from the University of Alabama for a discussion on ethics, science, and the advantages of a whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes animal products. This will be followed by an expert panel with physicians and farm animal rescue advocates. No registration required.
Living in Outer Space or on Other Planets Many dream of settlements on other planets or in orbit. Are such settlements possible? What would it be like to live in them? Could humans survive and have children there? Harvey will explore these questions and describe the technology necessary needed. Ethical issues will also be explored....
Bring your ukulele and join us every Monday for an open jam session!
