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February 6, 2009
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Evolution vs. Intelligent Design: FCCJ Scholars’ Roundtable welcomes Michael Ruse, Ph.D. for presentation and book signing
World-famous Darwinist, author, speaker, FSU professor of Philosophy and Zoology

What:	Michael Ruse, Ph.D.: A timely conversation on Evolution and Intelligent Design. Book signing to follow presentation.
When:	Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
Where:	Florida Community College South Campus Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts 11901 Beach Blvd. (east of St. Johns Bluff Road)
Cost:	Free and open to the public.
Tickets:	Required for admission, first-come, first-serve basis; may be obtained at FCCJ Student Life offices at Downtown, Kent, North and South campuses and at the Deerwood Center through Feb. 20. Visit for locations and maps for directions.

Details: Florida Community College at Jacksonville offers the third Scholars’ Roundtable, presented by Florida Community College Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and by the FCCJ Faculty Senate, with Michael Ruse, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy and Zoology at Florida State University. Ruse is among the best-known scholars on the argument between creationism and evolutionary biology. A prolific author of many volumes on biology, science, philosophy and religion, he is founder and editor of the journal “Biology and Philosophy.” One of his book titles asks the question “Can a Darwinian be a Christian?” and offers a surprising answer. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth with an interesting and thought-provoking evening.

Media Note: Dr. Ruse will meet with media at 6:15 p.m. in the Woodside Room at the Wilson Center prior to his 6:45 p.m. address. A number of tickets are being held for media wishing to attend the address. Tickets are not necessary for the 6 p.m. media event.