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Re: museum responses to the Evolution/Creationist debate
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Charlie Carlson <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:16:43 -0800
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Tomatoes!
C
On Nov 17, 2009, at 9:46 AM, Scott LaGreca wrote:

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> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> This coming Sunday is the 150th anniversary of Darwin's seminal
> publication "On the Origin of Species". Our museum is going to be
> showing the controversial, award-winning documentary film by entitled
> "Flock of Dodos" by Randy Olson (2005).
> 
> The last time we had a similar event, we had one heckler (a Creationist)
> in the audience.
> The person eventually left on his own accord, but we (staff) were a
> little shocked and unprepared.
> 
> I would like to be better prepared this time. Does anyone have any
> suggestions, from personal experience, of how our staff can properly
> respond to hecklers/trouble-makers at this sort of scientific program?
> 
> I have a feeling this subject has been broached on this listserver
> before: I will search the archives. But if you would like to respond,
> please do (please send responses to my persona email account). Thanks in
> advance for any advice you can give.
> 
> Best wishes
> 
> Scott LaGreca
> 
> Scott LaGreca, PhD 
> Natural Science Coordinator 
> Berkshire Museum 
> 39 South Street 
> Pittsfield, MA  01201  USA 
> TEL 413-443-7171, ext. 17 
> FAX 413-443-2135 
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> 
> Ring in the Holidays with the 25th annual Festival of Trees at the
> Berkshire Museum from Nov. 14 to January 3, 2010. This year's Festival
> is proudly sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
> 
> For more event information please visit www.berkshiremuseum.org
> <http://www.berkshiremuseum.org/> 
> 
> 
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Charles Carlson
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