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Students express themselves on Ask An Atheist Day
by Julienne De Guzman A few weeks ago dozens of SSA chapters participated in Ask An Atheist Day on their campuses. From the University of Alaska Fairbanks to Penn State University to the University of Puerto Rico and all the states in between students engaging in conversations with believers and non-believers alike. Most set up…
Read MoreFinding Peace in Knowledge: My Journey to Secularism
Re-posted from the Center for Religion and Global Citizenry at University of Wisconsin-Madison Gwen Salm is the Vice-President of Atheists, Humanists, and Agnostics, the SSA chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following first person account of her journey to secularism appeared on the UW-Madison website on September 24, 2018. I grew up in Fond du…
Read MoreFrom protesting abortion clinics to protesting hate preachers
Ayden Paulson grew up as a Baptist in a very religious household. From the ages of 9 to 12 his Dad took him and his brothers to “street witness,” or proselytize, with him. Ayden would be taken to protest abortion clinics every Saturday and believed he was spreading God’s message. But the more he went…
Read MoreRogers State University students serve the homeless
Rogers State University (RSU) has just officially recognized one of the newest Secular Student Alliance chapters, led by Jennifer Stemmer. Jennifer and one of her group members, Bri Petree, recently partnered with the Atheist Community of Tulsa (ACT) to volunteer at The Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. “I was not expecting to have as…
Read MoreAn Empowering Weekend
This summer, secular student leaders from across the United States – from Portland to Puerto Rico, including one from Canada – attended the 18th annual SSA Conference at Ohio State University. “Getting involved with the SSA, starting a chapter, and attending the conference are all decisions that have positively changed the entire course of my…
Read MoreJoin Us for Ask An Atheist Day
National Ask An Atheist Day, on September 20, is an opportunity for secular people and organizations across the country to work together to defeat stereotypes about atheism and encourage courteous dialogue between believers and nonbelievers alike. Ask An Atheist Day is intended to be an opportunity for the general public—particularly people of faith—to approach non-theists…
Read MoreSSA Welcomes Marisa Rubio as Development Associate
Marisa Rubio joins the staff of the Secular Student Alliance as the development associate, responsible for the day-to-day relationships with members, donors, and supporters. Marisa has always had a true passion for making a difference in people’s lives and empowering others. She graduated from San Francisco State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
Read MoreSSA Scholarships application now available!
The application is now open for our 2018 Student Activist Scholarships! Get all the details and apply today! Are you currently enrolled full-time at a high school, college, or university in the United States? Are you an active member of your campus SSA and are you a student member of SSA National? Have you been active in…
Read More2019 SSA National Conference
SAVE THE DATE Join us in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California July 12-14, 2019 For the 19th Annual SSA National Conference! Plan to travel to Los Angeles on Thursday for a full weekend of fun and learning starting on Friday morning. Then plan some time on the end of your trip to…
Read MoreLouise Jett joins the SSA Team
We are excited to have Louise Jett join the SSA staff as our social media coordinator. Communicating is Louise Jett’s specialty. In short, she is a storyteller and an educator. Flexible and strategic, she approaches challenges with optimism and enthusiasm. She is a social media expert and scholar, who spreads awareness of the Ethical Society…
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