SkyTeach Calendar

Join Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA on a cosmic road trip across our vast Solar System – all from the comfort of Earth! NASA spacecraft will be heading for key locations during the Year of the Solar System from October 2010 until August 2012 – a Martian year that encapsulates almost two Earth years of exciting mission events. These 23 months of exploraration by robotic tourists will reveal the familiar objects of our solar system as new worlds through new discoveries, from our own moon to the outmost parts of our solar neighborhood. In this presentation we will be discussing the current status of this initiative and NASA’s plans for rest of its year of the Solar System. Come and see our Solar System as it’s never been viewed before!

Suitable for all ages, please note that the show will begin on time and the doors will remain closed for approximately 45 minutes with time for questions at the end of the presentation.

For further information contact: Hardin Planetarium, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Western Kentucky University (270) 745-4044

Save Your Semester: Making the Last Month Count

Presented By: Bruce Crawley

Join Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA on a cosmic road trip across our vast Solar System – all from the comfort of Earth! NASA spacecraft will be heading for key locations during the Year of the Solar System from October 2010 until August 2012 – a Martian year that encapsulates almost two Earth years of exciting mission events. These 23 months of exploraration by robotic tourists will reveal the familiar objects of our solar system as new worlds through new discoveries, from our own moon to the outmost parts of our solar neighborhood. In this presentation we will be discussing the current status of this initiative and NASA’s plans for rest of its year of the Solar System. Come and see our Solar System as it’s never been viewed before!

Suitable for all ages, please note that the show will begin on time and the doors will remain closed for approximately 45 minutes with time for questions at the end of the presentation.

For further information contact: Hardin Planetarium, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Western Kentucky University (270) 745-4044

Join Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA on a cosmic road trip across our vast Solar System – all from the comfort of Earth! NASA spacecraft will be heading for key locations during the Year of the Solar System from October 2010 until August 2012 – a Martian year that encapsulates almost two Earth years of exciting mission events. These 23 months of exploraration by robotic tourists will reveal the familiar objects of our solar system as new worlds through new discoveries, from our own moon to the outmost parts of our solar neighborhood. In this presentation we will be discussing the current status of this initiative and NASA’s plans for rest of its year of the Solar System. Come and see our Solar System as it’s never been viewed before!

Suitable for all ages, please note that the show will begin on time and the doors will remain closed for approximately 45 minutes with time for questions at the end of the presentation.

For further information contact: Hardin Planetarium, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Western Kentucky University (270) 745-4044

Experience the wonders of Heaven and Earth! The faculty of WKU's Physics and Astronomy Department offer the public an opportunity to observe the heavens through the telescopes on the roof of TCCW and participate in fun physics demonstrations and activities using highly specialized equipment as well as materials you can find in your own home.

Meet in the lobby of TCCW (next to Hardin Planetarium). Activities are suitable for all ages, children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free of charge.

Program Highlights

Aided by WKU's Hilltoppers Astronomy Club, participants will be able to use the 12" rooftop telescope and several 4" telescopes to view objects such as asteroids, comets, planets and their moons, stars with extra-solar planets, star clusters in the Milky Way, giant gas clouds where new stars are being born, the spectacular Perseid meteor shower and many other celestial wonders.

With the support of WKU's Society of Physics Students, some of the physics activities which participants may be involved in include both indoor and outdoor demonstrations and hands on projects such as making bottle rockets, green energy and wind power, magic tricks with electricity and magnetism, lasers, sound waves and many other amazing aspects of the world around us.

For more information contact rachel.campbell@wku.edu or (270) 745-5940.

Reducing and Managing Your Stress

Presented By: Kathryn Steward

The On-Campus Living Experience, How Advising Can Play a Role

Lunch Provided!

RSVP to londa.holder@wku.edu

Prep for the February 15, 2012 Ogden College Career Fair

Help with resumes, cover letters, dress, sample interview questions, etc.

Finals Preparation

Presented By: Pat Jordan

Prep for the February 15, 2012 Ogden College Career Fair

Help with resumes, cover letters, dress, sample interview questions, etc.

Experience the wonders of Heaven and Earth! The faculty of WKU's Physics and Astronomy Department offer the public an opportunity to observe the heavens through the telescopes on the roof of TCCW and participate in fun physics demonstrations and activities using highly specialized equipment as well as materials you can find in your own home.

Meet in the lobby of TCCW (next to Hardin Planetarium). Activities are suitable for all ages, children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free of charge.

Program Highlights

Aided by WKU's Hilltoppers Astronomy Club, participants will be able to use the 12" rooftop telescope and several 4" telescopes to view objects such as asteroids, comets, planets and their moons, stars with extra-solar planets, star clusters in the Milky Way, giant gas clouds where new stars are being born, the spectacular Perseid meteor shower and many other celestial wonders.

With the support of WKU's Society of Physics Students, some of the physics activities which participants may be involved in include both indoor and outdoor demonstrations and hands on projects such as making bottle rockets, green energy and wind power, magic tricks with electricity and magnetism, lasers, sound waves and many other amazing aspects of the world around us.

For more information contact rachel.campbell@wku.edu or (270) 745-5940.