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Eclipe at EIU
Posted on April 2nd, 2024
ACTIVITY – Movie Night
Location: Booth Library, Room 4440
Time: April 2, 6:00-8:00pm
ACTIVITY – Buttons on the Bridge
Location: Booth Library, Atrium Bridge
Time: April 4, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Make your own personal button to commemorate the eclipse.
EVENT – Guided Solar Eclipse
Location: EIU Physics Observatory
Time: April 8, noon-2:30 p.m.
Presented by: EIU Physics Department
Prepare to be awed as the heavens align and the universe unveils its stunning celestial spectacle! Join us for food, drinks, craft activities, and solar eclipse viewing. Knowledgeable EIU Physics department faculty will guide you through the eclipse with provided solar goggles, ensuring a safe and fascinating viewing experience. In the days leading up to the Solar Eclipse, don’t miss the chance to learn more about astronomy and eclipses through pre-event presentations. For more information about the pre-event presentations and details about the Solar Eclipse, visit the EIU Physics Facebook page at Facebook.com/EIUPhysics. In addition to registering, please fill out this form. Those who do not fill out the form run the risk of being unable to receive a t-shirt and eclipse viewing glasses at the event. Thank you!
EVENT – NASA Eclipse Live stream with Commentary
Location: Booth Library, 3000 North Computer Lab
Time: April 8, noon-4:00 p.m.
Presented by: EIU Physics Department
EXHIBIT – Celestial Bodies: Eclipse Art
Location: Booth Library Marvin Foyer and South Lobby
Presented by: EIU Art + Design Students
The exhibit features progressive works by Life Drawing students from the
EIU Department of Art + Design under the direction of Professor Jenny Chi.
EXHIBIT – EIU Astronomy and the Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024
Location: Booth Library, North Entry
Presented by: EIU Physics Department
EXHIBIT – Eclipse Books
Location: Booth Library, 3000 North Corridor
Presented by: Booth Library
