Free Food for Thought is a series of open-mic forums in which students, faculty, and staff come together to discuss a wide range of issues that are of importance to society today. Free Food for Thought also promotes vaious diversity topics and discusses a wide range of issues including:
Should Same Sex Marriages Be Legalized? Does Religion Belong in Public Schools? Should Cloning Be Legalized? Should Special Accommodations Be Made for Obese People?
With the variety of cultures, lifestyles, and personalities at UAB, learning from one another helps us to better understand each other. Free Food For Thought is designed to nourish your mind, as well as your stomach, by providing both good food and good dialogue.
Free Food for Thought Topics Spring 2012
Politics: Is there truly a separation of church and state?
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Location: Hill University Center 412
Time: 5 p.m.
UAB Diversity: Are we living it?
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Location: Lister Hill Library Ireland room
Time: 12 p.m.
Is drunk sex ever consensual?
Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Location: Blazer Hall Residence Life Center
Time: 7 p.m.
Did Alabama get the immigration law right?
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Location: Spencer Honors House
Time: 12 p.m.
Does child discipline predict adult behavior?
Date: Wednesday April 4, 2012
Location: Ryals School of Public Health Room 107
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Is an armed campus a safer campus?
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Location: Sterne Library Seminar Room 163
Time: 5 p.m.