Secular Student Alliance of NAU

Hi everyone. We haven't posted in a long time because the group is defunct (we don't have University student org registration). However, something has happened that could use your attention.

Vandals broke into the Chabad house on West University Ave and painted swastikas on windows and walls.

https://www.knau.org/post/flagstaff-police-investigate-hate-crime-local-synagogue

Secular people don't operate on thoughts and prayers. We take action! Here's how you can help:

1. Do SOMETHING, not nothing. Apathy will be interpreted as support of the offender(s).

2. Check on those you know who might be directly affected by this hate crime. But, don't overwhelm them with too many questions. If they want space, give em space.

3. Talk to others. Help news of this event get a wide reach.

4. Voice your support, but wait for those who have been directly affected to respond before taking direct action. Ie don't show up to the scene of the crime for a protest without invitation from Chabad. Look for announcements from official sources about how you can help:
Chabad at NAU
NAU Inclusion

Hey everyone. This group is now defunct due to low membership. We couldn't keep our university registration anymore. If you're a student wanting to restart this group as its leader, send a message.

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We're going to try a weekday hangout on campus to provide more variety of meeting type and opportunity for those who can't make our Sunday meetings. Let us know when you would want to hang out!

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Happy Halloween everyone! Meetings resume this Sunday at 7 PM.

We are spooked by His noodley appendage. 🍝 🎃

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Important announcements! We just got our re-registration approved! We are an official student organization! Woo-hoo!
However, there will be no meeting this Sunday. We will resume weekly meetings on November 5th.

Our meeting starts in an hour! We hope to see you on the 2nd floor of the Student Union dining extension on North Campus. 7PM. Spaghetti.

We met a lot of cool people today. Hope to see you on Sunday! Above the retail dining area on North Campus. 7 PM.

Join us at the Secular Student Alliance!

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Our meeting for tonight if being postponed until the 4th. I'm feeling kinda sick. Apologies.

SSA Suggested Meeting Topics and Events for Fall/Spring 2016 - 2017

*Parties and Game Days: Heavy discussions aren’t all that the SSA is about. Sometimes it’s just fun to be part of the secular community. Join us for free food, laughter, games, and movies throughout the year!*

Sept 12th 5:30 - 7:30 University Union Sycamore Room (Drop by when you can) * SSA Meet and Greet Party & Semester Planning - Free Food and Drinks! *

Sept 20 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C- The Media: Does our media influence our actions or vise versa? What news outlets are the most impartial? How do we shift through the vast amounts of information online and how do we recognize truth from opinion? How is the media helping or harming Americas views on racism. How do we work to recognize racism and how can we improve our culture or views of racism? The r**e culture: How does society handle r**e? In what ways can we help change or encourage positive views? *this topic may need to be a two part into the optional September 27th date*

Sept 27 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Oct 4 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Environment: Do we fixate on protecting the wrong things? What are the biggest issues and how can we change them. How does capitalism fit with environmentalism?

Oct 11th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional
Oct 18 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Feminism / Sexism: How has our culture improved toward gender equality? In what ways do we still need to improve. What struggles do men go through toward gender expectations?

Oct 25th 5:30-7:30 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: * Halloween Party!!!! *

Nov 1st 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Oct LGBT: How do we best understand and support the community? In what ways does our society perpetuate hate or fail to acknowledge it? What roles if any do religions have in discrimination? Are there religious views on the LGBT community that are dangerous and Why?

Nov 8th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Nov 15th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Religion verses the secular world. Is there discrimination toward those without religion? Do you feel that non belief might be a detriment in getting a job etc? Are atheist safe in America? How can we bridge differences with the religious world.

Nov 22th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Nov 29th 5:30-7:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: * Solstice End of the Semester Party! *

Jan 17th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Interpersonal Communication: How to communicate better. Share a story of a time when a lack of communication caused an unexpected result. How does our technology hinder or help in communication? Text speech and etiquette in the digital world.

Jan 24th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Feb 7th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Pet care: Brag about your pet, or a pet you’ve had. Share stories and warnings of hazards to animals and pets. If you don’t have a pet you can share another story or share how to protect something else you love or tell us about your dream pet and how you would care for it (This topic is meant to be fun and lighthearted)

Feb 7th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Feb 14th 5:30-7:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: * Games or Youtube / Movie Day *

Feb 21st 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

Feb 28th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Lend a helping hand: How can we help others? Share organizations you have been a part of or would like to be. What small or large things can we do to make our world a better place.

March 7th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Walk in another shoes: Share a story, article, meme etc. that changed your opinion or taught you something about a different lifestyle, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation etc.

March 21ST 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Veterans: Are we taking care of those that have served? Are Atheist military discriminated against? Are those that served getting proper mental care after drama in battle. If you know anyone or have an article relating to this please share.

March 28TH 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

April 4th 5:30 University Union Rm: Havasupai C: Self Esteem: We’ve all had those moments of doubt. How do you handle times of self doubt? Do you struggle with them or do they rarely happen? How to boost your self esteem.

April 11th 5:30 No Meeting / or Optional

April 18th Meeting: Science: Are the sciences being appreciated? Are schools encouraging girls into STEM? Is our culture valuing scientific study and how does our culture and the internet influence the publics views?

April 28TH 5:30 - 7:30 * END OF THE SEMESTER PARTY! *

Optional Topics:

Disasters: Are you prepared for a fire or unforeseen disaster? What ways should you be ready? What fails and what works in areas that have been hit by disasters such as hurricanes/ floods etc? How can we help others in these situations?

Environment and Fossil Fuels: Drilling, fracking, production of consumer products and more. What works and what doesn’t? What are the alternatives and how effective are they?

Animal abuse: humans verses animals? When pets are abused what can we do? What is the line between treatment of a pet, a zoo animal, or animals we raise for food?

Homelessness: How does the US handle homelessness? Are their countries or even location in the US that are doing it right?

Mental Illness and Depression: How does our culture handle it. Techniques for what to say to someone who struggles. Have you ever known someone who committed or thought of committing su***de? What are the signs and what should we do if we see them?

Religion in politics: What politicians cite religion as a basis for their career? What is the balance? What needs to change to keep policy and religion separate?

What are the statistics on child r**e and how could they be changed? What are some ways the judicial system should handle these cases?