Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to unravel the mysteries of the universe with free hands-on activities, interactive workshops, exciting performances and opportunities to talk to Canada\u2019s leading scientists.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading]\n
Science Commons atrium | Level 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Join individuals from across the community, together with Blackfoot Elders, as we prepare for the opening of Science Commons with a traditional Blackfoot blessing ceremony, including the offer of prayer with a pipe and the bestowing of a Blackfoot name.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Science Commons atrium | Level 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Join University representatives, government officials and community partners as we officially open the doors to Science Commons.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Science Commons atrium | Level 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited for a FREE BBQ to celebrate this momentous occasion and kick off the start of another academic year.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Tours leave from Science Commons room SA8001 | Level 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore this incredible facility and learn about the research taking place right here in southern Alberta.<\/p>\n Book your free tour spot at the Big Bang info desk located in the Science Commons main entrance foyer.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Throughout Science Commons Science Commons lecture theatre SA8002 | Level 8<\/strong><\/p>\n This fast, furious, five-minute version of our popular PUBlic Professor series showcases the range of fascinating research at uLethbridge.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][nectar_btn size=”small” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/www.uleth.ca\/notice\/events\/public-professor-series-5-minute-edition-0#.XWVg0S0ZOu6″ text=”View presenters”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Science Commons atrium | Level 7<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us for dinner and a keynote by Jay Ingram, science broadcaster, writer and past co-host of the Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet. 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12 p.m. | Welcome Back BBQ<\/h3>\n
12 – 3 p.m. | Building Tours<\/strong><\/h3>\n
12 \u00a0– 4 p.m. | Community Open House<\/h3>\n
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1:30 – 3:30 p.m. |\u00a0PUBlic Professor: 5-minute Edition<\/h3>\n
SOLD OUT | 5:30 – 10 p.m. | Big Bang Gala<\/h3>\n
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10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Community Open House<\/h3>\n
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12 – 1 p.m. | Chem Guys Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1 – 2:30 p.m. | Jay Ingram’s Giant Walkthrough Brain Show
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