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The Evolution of Irrationality: Insights from Monkeys
Over the past few years, the psychologist Laurie Santos has examined the roots of human irrationality by studying the way our primate relatives make decisions. Her experiments in "monkeynomics" have shown that monkeys make some of the same silly financial choices as humans do. But her work has also revealed ways in which human choices are uniquely irrational - with monkeys sometimes making smarter choices than we do. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale…
Find out more »Who Is Isis? @ Trinity
Who is ISIS? How are they perceived in the Muslim World? To what extent to they pose a threat to the United States? Join us for a faculty and student-lead discussion that seeks to go beyond the headlines. Free and open to the public. Panelists will include: Dr. Sussan Siavoshi (Political Science) Dr. Tahir Naqvi (Anthropology) Dr. Habiba Noor (Religion) And students: Andrew Dubois, Emily Bates, Lauren Schroeter, Adam Lallani The event will take place in Northrop 040
Find out more »Press Conference: Refugee Bond Fund
Interfaith Welcome Coalition Media Advisory – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 22, 2014 Religious community rallies to raise funds, post bond for refugee women and children SAN ANTONIO – A diverse group of congregational leaders will hold a press conference on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:00am in front of Immigration Courts at 800 Dolorosa St. to denounce the federal government’s policy of labeling young refugee women and children as “threats to national security” and to announce the creation of…
Find out more »We all have workplace rights — Todos tenemos derechos en el trabajo
Lost Wages? Denied Back Pay? No Overtime? Working Below Minimum Wage? All are illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act Ellen Glover, community outreach specialist with the U. S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, will give a presentation on how the Labor Department serves San Antonio’s low wage workers to recover back wages and how you can get involved. When: Oct. 23, 2014 at 2 pm Where: Bethany Congregational United Church of Christ, 500 Pilgrim, San Antonio For…
Find out more »Free Friday Film Series @ Palo Alto
Part of Palo Alto College's Native American / Hispanic Heritage Month. All events are free and open to the public. 9:00am Reel Injun 10:30am ¡Frontera! Revolt and Rebellion on the Rio Grande 10:50am Discussion w/ ¡Frontera! Producer, Dr. Aimee Villarreal 11:30am Smoke Signals 1:10pmCherokee Word for Water 2:50pm La Mission 4:30pm Discussion w/ star of La Mission & local actor, Jesse Borrego
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