FYI everyone - short notice, but put it on your calendar. -------------------- UWS 25th Anniversary event: UWS Penrith Observatory turns 20! The UWS Penrith Observatory has recently undergone some refurbishments to mark its 20th year of service to UWS and the wider community. The School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics along with the UWS Penrith Observatory team (winner of the 2013 VC Excellence Award in University Engagement) would like to invite you and your family to UWS Penrith Observatory on Friday, 24 October 2014 to take part in this special event. Our special guest for the evening is Dr John OSullivan, the 2009 recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Science. Come along and hear from the Australian CSIRO astronomer whose study into black holes led to the WiFi technology that is now used in everyday life worldwide. Dr John OSullivan Please find below details of the program for the evening. 6.00pm - 7.00pm: Official Reopening Introduction by Associate Professor Miroslav Filipovic, Director, UWS Penrith Observatory. Welcome by Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Sydney. Dr John O’Sullivan will officially reopen the UWS Penrith Observatory. Refreshments at the observatory with guests. 7.00pm - 9.00pm Public lecture and astronomy night Welcome by Associate Professor Jonathon Allen, Provost Penrith Campus, University of Western Sydney. Public lecture by Dr John OSullivan - From Black Holes to WiFi. Tour of the observatory. Stargazing (weather permitting). RSVP: For catering purposes please rsvp by 10 October at uws.edu.au/form/20th_anniversary If you would like any further information about the event, please contact the UWS Observatory on (02) 4736 0135.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:38:40 +0000
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