Darwin Day is held each year at schools, universities, and museums across the globe to commemorate Charles Darwin’s birthday. Events are designed to celebrate and seek inspiration in Darwin’s revolutionary scientific thinking, intellectual curiosity, and moral courage. In collaboration with the Courtright Memorial Library, the Honors 2000 Program hosted their own celebration this year on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 3-5 on the second floor of the Library. They featured displays on Darwin and his studies, replicas of human and primate skulls, the Science Departments turtle “Darwin”, games, stickers, coloring pages, as well as a variety of sweet treats.

We at the Library were blown away by the masterful planning and execution of the Honors 2000 students and their faculty lead, Cindy Laurie-Rose. The entire Library was abuzz with students enjoying the festivities.

Finally, Library Staff worked with Cindy and her students to create a collection display on Darwin. You can find it on the 1st floor, in the tall glass display case nearest the Customer Service Desk. Check it out!

Happy International Darwin Day and Happy Birthday, Charles!