SWOCC Curry Campus "A Night At The Planetarium"





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COOS BAY, OR
RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2025
CONTACT: Krystal Hopper Meyers
PHONE: 541-888-1518
E-MAIL: a3J5c3RhbCAhIGhvcHBlciB8IHNvY2MgISBlZHU=





STEAM Pathways Presents

A Night at the Planetarium



BROOKINGS, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the Curry County community to join us on Monday, May 5, 2025, for A Night at the Planetarium. Our mobile planetarium is a digital theater space that immerses viewers in a presentation that takes them on an adventure! Please join us in the lobby of Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. A variety of shows will be played approximately every 30 minutes. This is a free event and all ages are welcome.





SHOWS AND TIMES:



“Seeing” 4:00 & 6:00 pm




Weaving a tale of the journey of humanity that discovered the science, technology, and medicine that allows us to understand how sight works, cure diseases of the eye and correct vision. 26 min.



“Out There” 4:45 & 6:30 pm





The story of how human curiosity has driven us to look outwards to discover and explore new and distance worlds. 30 min.



“Two Small Pieces of Glass” 5:25 pm



A visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its profound impact upon the science of astronomy, and how both shape the way we view ourselves in the midst of an infinite universe. 22 min.



For more information on upcoming events, please contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways, at 541-888-1518, or a3J5c3RhbCAhIGhvcHBlciB8IHNvY2MgISBlZHU=.

To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem/.



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Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate administrator.

You may also like the following events from SWOCC STEAM Pathways:

• Next Thursday, 15th May, 06:00 pm, Chemistry Lecture: The Science & Art of Making Beer, Wine, & Rum in Coos Bay
• This month, 20th May, 06:00 pm, STEAM for Teens - Ocean Adventures: Imagine a Forest Under the Sea in Coos Bay
• This August, 11th August, 08:00 am, STEAM Academy in Coos Bay

Also check out other Sports events in Brookings, Workshops in Brookings, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Brookings.