Chasing the Cambrian Explosion: How the Fossils of Newfoundland Defined the Greatest Biological Revolution in Earth History

As a young PhD student in Newfoundland, I helped propose, and win acceptance of, the definition of the Precambrian–Cambrian boundary in rocks on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. This boundary marks the most significant shift in biological evolution, recording the transition from three billion years of Earth history with only single celled organisms to oceans filled with a great variety of multicellular animals. My talk will explain these important fossils of Newfoundland, and I will discuss how I became an honorary Newfie, including the “language”, cuisine, and humor of The Rock (Newfoundland). This lecture coincides with the FAC Theatre production of Come From Away, on stage from September 10, – October 4, 2026 Themed Cocktail: Rum from Away Lecturer: Dr. Paul Myrow, Professor Emeritus, Colorado College Tickets: $26 ($20 for FAC Members), includes your first drink Get TICKETS About Libation Lectures Libation Lectures is lecture series offering an educational twist to the… View Source