August 2026
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation entitled Cosmic Mashups.
We live in the Milky Way, a grand pinwheel of stars and gas. Our Galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to a half trillion stars, hundreds of…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation entitled Cosmic Mashups.
We live in the Milky Way, a grand pinwheel of stars and gas. Our Galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to a half trillion stars, hundreds of…
Join us for coffee from around the world, and a variety of discussions about physics, mathematics, science, economics, computers, politics, astronomy, pedagogy, and more. We encourage participation from all departments and fields.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
One of the major leaps of modern astronomy is the discovery of extrasolar planets; worlds that orbit distant stars. A burning question that remains is the possibility of life on…
Star Parties
Jewett Observatory is our direct window on the heavens. In spring, summer, and fall, we hold public star parties, where any interested person can come to view the cosmos through the historic 12-inch Clark.
Most public evenings feature a crescent moon, star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and other…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
One of the major leaps of modern astronomy is the discovery of extrasolar planets; worlds that orbit distant stars. A burning question that remains is the possibility of life on…
Exhibition on view in the Fine Arts Center’s Gallery II from August 24th – October 9th
Artist talk and opening reception Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Artist Statement
We exist in a moment of over-stimulation and information saturation, a moment where a short…
The Department of Chemistry welcomes Dr. Ivan Popov for a seminar titled “Pushing Actinides to the Limit: Bonding and Reactivity at Extreme Oxidation States.” Join us for his presentation either by Zoom or in person.
Jim Hodges’ Unearthed exhibition is a monumental bronze cast of an uprooted tree stump. The truncated form resonates with majesty while also serving as a mournful reminder of humankind’s impact upon the natural world. The sculpture is suspended in stillness, suggesting what might have been above, stretching branches that…
Each year, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents selections from its growing permanent collection in an exhibition, offering fresh perspectives through thematic exhibitions, recent acquisitions, and curated installations.
Open August 25, 2026 through March 13, 2027, “JSMA Collects” explores the many ways artists, curators, and visitors connect with…
“The Mirror that Nature Holds” brings together a vast array of contemporary artists whose practices reflect the natural world as a site of wonder, memory, unease, and potential. In dialogue with the philosophical legacy of the sublime, such as the transcendental aspirations of Caspar David Friedrich and the atmospheric…
The WSU School of Music is thrilled to announce the fourth season of its summer music series – Fridays at the Clock! Located between Bryan Hall and Holland Library, the concerts will take place on Fridays at 6:30pm on the following dates: June 26, July 24, and August 28. Bring…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a special lecture presentation written by local artist and astronomer Jess Jones.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a special lecture presentation written by local artist and astronomer Jess Jones.