Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Once again, the Physics and Astronomy community at Indiana University welcome you to our annual Open House. Come see lecture-demonstrations and to enjoy hands-on demonstrations in the Indoor and Outdoor Exploration areas. Our goal is to bring the excitement of physics to the public and will inspire a new generation of scientists.Information for the press (press release, public service announcement, photos of previous events, movie clips): Press Page
Printable copies of the poster advertising the Open House are available in color and black & white.
Maps of the Indiana University Campus, which will help you find Swain Hall West and the Physics Department, are available in printable and interactive forms
Parking information: There are two parking garages located within walking distance of Swain Hall West. Atwater Parking Garage is located on Faculty Drive between 3rd Street and Atwater Avenue, and The Henderson Garage is located on Fess Avenue between Atwater Avenue and Third Street. Both garages allow free parking all day Saturday and Sunday. Visitors may also park in any 'D' or 'E' zone surface lot space all day Saturday and Sunday. There is a large surface lot on Atwater Avenue between the two parking garages. Elsewhere on campus, metered parking areas are free from Friday at 10:00 PM until Monday at 7:00 AM. Any valid state issued handicap plaque/plate may park in an IU handicap space after 5 PM without an IU Handicap permit.
| For lunch, The following eateries in the Indiana Memorial Union will be open: | |
| Starbucks | 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m |
| Sugar & Spice | 10:30 a.m .- 6:00 p.m. |
| The Market at the Union (Food Court) | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| The Market Charleston Market | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| The Market Pizza Hut | 10:00 a.m .- 11:00 p.m. |
| The Market Sub Connection | 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m. |
While you're there, the bowling alley, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you're interested. Click here for a map tp other restaurants within walking distance of Swain Hall West.
If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 812-855-1247
Mailing List: Join the Indiana University Physics Department Outreach mailing list! For up to the date information about Open House, and other outreach events, subscribe by sending an email to listserv@indiana.edu with SUBSCRIBE IUBPHYSICSNEWS-L as the body of the email. (You might want to use your mouse to copy this command into your mailer.)
Current Schedule of Events
Physics Lecture Demonstration
Astronomy & Physics Public Lectures
Various Physics & Astronomy Events!
Be sure to stop by Swain West 007 to learn about Low Temperature
Physics, and shatter a few flowers. Check the schedule of events for
times. The always popular Contest Room will be challenging your science
knowledge and rewarding your brainpower with cool prizes
The Astronomy Department will conduct guided tours of the Kirkwood Observatory and Solar Lab every half hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. There also will be a hands-on Exploration area in Swain West 103.
Cyclotron and Proton Therapy Tours
Teachers Lunch !
Teachers are invited to join us for a special luncheon (time to be announced). Please come share your thoughts on teaching the sciences with friends and colleagues from around the state, with hosts t.b.a.
Questions ?
Contact: Susan Brown, Tel: (812)855-1246
