Planetarium Show: Harry Potter Astronomy

March Break @ Planetarium: "Harry Potter Astronomy" Tue 16 Mar 2010

 Special March Break Planetarium Show -- Harry Potter Astronomy

Tuesday, 16 March, 2:00 p.m.

This family show focuses on the astronomical objects that double as character names in the Harry Potter books, both the myths and the facts. 

Rm. 118, Sir James Dunn Building, Dalhousie University

 Presenter:  Kathleen Moncrieff

Minimum age 8 yrs.

Admission is charged: $5 per adult; reductions for families with children (8 to 15 years)

Seating is limited. If you plan to attend please reserve seats by e-mailing planetarium@dal.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the number of adults and children. (Directions to the planetarium and fee information will be sent to you before the show.)

Please do not be late; unlike the cinema, you won't get in once the lights are down.
Are your children under 8 years old? Please ask the Discovery Centre about their new Digitarium!

 http://astronomynovascotia.ca/

How High is the Sky?

Keshen Goodman Library "How High is the Sky" Wed 10 Mar 2010

How High is the Sky?

Wed 10 Mar: 7 p.m. Keshen Goodman Public Library

Presenter: Quinn Smith

Understanding the vast distances to the Sun and planets, other stars, distant galaxies, and the universe itself. Quinn Smith Measures the Universe with a piece of string, a candle, and a train whistle. 

http://astronomynovascotia.ca/

Sable Island Update

Sixth Annual Public Meeting

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

7:00 - 9:30 pm

Theatre Auditorium, McNally Building, Saint Mary's University Campus

Program:

Three illustrated talks will be presented by:

·         Ian McLaren, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University

·         Bill Freedman, Biology Department, Dalhousie University

·         Zoe Lucas, naturalist and Sable Island resident

The fourth and final presentation will be given by Mark Butler of the Ecology Action Centre, and Zoe Lucas. Mark and Zoe will review current issues and plans for the future of Sable Island, including the potential for either a National Park or a National Wildlife Area designation.

 

A Question and Answer Session, and Reception, will follow.

http://www.greenhorsesociety.com/Synergy/Sable_Island_Update_2010.htm

Environment, Sustainability and Society

The Winter 2010 Dalhousie Environment, Sustainability and Society Thursday
Evening Lecture Series

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Potter Auditorium, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, 6100 University Ave.
All welcome

March 4, 2010
God/gods and Biodiversity: Are they related? Does it matter?
Anne-Marie Dalton
Department of Religious Studies, Saint Mary's University
All welcome

March 11, 2010
The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water
Maude Barlow
Council of Canadians, Ottawa, ON
Co-sponsored by the Dalhousie Student Union Sustainability Office & Green Week
Reception to follow

http://sustainability.dal.ca/index.php

BIO-Oceans Association’s “Winter Celebration”

Date / Time:      Sunday, 28 February,  2010 at 2 p.m.
                       (lecture at 2:00  pm ; refreshments will be served)

Location:         

Main Auditorium

Bedford Institute of Oceanography

1 Challenger Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

FACING THE ATLANTIC: HOW THE MARINE SCIENCES BEGAN ON CANADA’S EAST COAST

Eric L. Mills

Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University