Science Calendar

October 2008
Thursday, October 9
6:00 p.m.	Wetland Conservation Lecture. A speaker from Ducks Unlimited will talk about the importance of wetland conservation and current projects in this area. A picnic will follow. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Elizabeth Cogburn
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Planet Earth Showings. Come watch the BBC's award-winning series, Planet Earth, on the big screen. Watson 102 ( Ellison Lecture Hall) Contact: Allison Andrews
Monday, October 13
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Greenhouse Open House. Come view desert and tropical plants growing and blooming in the Wheaton Greenhouses. Visit our herb beds outside the greenhouses. You are welcome to bring a plant that needs repotting. Science Center Greenhouses Donations accepted. Web link. Contact: Jane Young, greenhouse caretaker (ext. 3943)
Thursday, October 16
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Planet Earth Showings. Come watch BBC's award-winning series, Planet Earth, on the big screen. Watson 102 ( Ellison Lecture Hall) Contact: Allison Andrews
Friday, October 17
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Specialized Resumes for Science Students. Add specialized skills to get your resume noticed. Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning Contact: Gerrie Morris
*	Homecoming Weekend 2008. A celebration of all things Wheaton! Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents)
Saturday, October 18
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Women in Science Open House. Undeclared first and second year students, prospective students and all Wheaton community members: Come talk to women science faculty, science alumnae, and the members of the Women in Science house. Chat and snack! 11 Howard: Women in Science House Contact: Christine Moreau (401-374-9836)
*	Homecoming Weekend 2008. Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents)
Sunday, October 19
*	Wheaton Community Day. Friends and neighbors from Norton and surrounding communities are invited to campus for a day-long festival of arts, entertainment, family fun and refreshments. Contact: Monica Key
Thursday, October 23
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Planet Earth Showings. Come watch BBC's award-winning series, Planet Earth, on the big screen. Watson 102 ( Ellison Lecture Hall) Contact: Allison Andrews