Frans de Waal, author of the Common Experience Summer Reading Program book "The Ape and the Sushi Master: Cultural Reflections of a Primatologist," will present a keynote lecture at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15 in AL-201.

The event is free and open to the public, and is part of SDSU's yearlong celebration in honor of Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of "On the Origin of Species," Darwin's famous book that set forth his theory of evolutionary selection.

In addition to the keynote lecture, SDSU Common Experience is putting on two other events this fall to help promote knowledge and conversations regarding Charles Darwin and his work.

Event Schedule

Keynote lecture and book signing by author Frans De Waal, 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in AL-201

The Age of Empathy: Primate Behavior and Human Society Lecture, 6:30 - 8 p.m.,  Friday, Oct. 16, at the San Diego Natural History Museum

Biologist Frans de Waal, Ph.D., presents a fascinating discussion on the role of empathy in the evolution of primates and other animals.

Free, pre-registration required, click here to register or call (619) 255-0203.

Center for Teaching and Learnig Lunch open to all Faculty, 11:30 a.m.,  Thursday, Oct 15., Scripps Cottage

About Darwin

Darwin was a British naturalist who was renowned for his theories of evolution and natural selection. He was born 200 years ago on Feb. 12, 1809. Fifty years later, on Nov. 24, 1859, Darwin published "On the Origin of Species."

SDSU joins universities and organizations around the world in marking this special occasion and celebrating Darwin's important achievements. All of the events are free and open to the public and will explore the impact of Darwin's work on contemporary thought and culture.