EVENTS & NEWS
Fall 2013
Tuesday, August 27 .................Museum re-opens for Fall semester
Tuesday, October 1 .................Educational Programs Begin
Science Saturday, Sept. 28....... Smithsonian Museum Day at the Gillespie Museum
10am - 2pm We join other museums nationally for a day of museum hopping. Free admission and a chance to experience our rich museum culture in West Volusia.
Thursday, October 24 ............. **NEW PROGRAM!!** Science Cafe
7pm-9pm Energy: Now and Forever Presented by Stetson chemistry professor Harry Price Informal conversation -- with coffee and chocolate **Qualifies for Cultural Credit**
Science Saturday, Oct. 26 ........ Mostly Green Halloween
10am - 1pm A showcase of hands-on activities & experiments, demonstrating mysterious and unusual animal behaviors and plant habits, designed by Stetson undergraduates. Open to all, free admission, costumes encouraged!
Activities include:
- Fluorescent jack-o-lanterns
- Florida cave with spooky bats
- Scavenger hunt & rock quarry
- Potions Lab & crafts
- Refreshments
Science Saturday, Nov. 9..............Homecoming Open House & Scout Round Up
10am - 1pm
Thursday, November 22 ............. **NEW PROGRAM!!** Science Cafe
7pm-9pm Brains: What's New in Neuroscience Presented by Stetson chemistry professors Mike King and Camille Tessitore King. Informal conversation -- with coffee and chocolate **Qualifies for Cultural Credit**
Spring 2014
Tuesday, January 21 ....................Museum re-opens for Spring semester
Tuesday, January 21 ....................Educational Programs Begin
Science Saturday, Feb. 22 ............Save a Sandhill
10am - 1pm
Science Saturday, Mar. 22 ............ In recognition of Brain Awareness Week:
10am - 1pm Brain Facts: Learn with Neuroscientists
Science Saturday, April 12 ............ Earth Day at the Gillespie (and campus-wide)
10am - 1pm
