A Message from Alan Nursall, Science Director
 I’ve just returned from the Association of Science-Technology Centres annual conference, hosted by the Louisville Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This event is a great opportunity to renew friendships with colleagues from around the world, but even more importantly, it is Science North’s biggest annual opportunity to keep the rest of the science centre world apprised of our new exhibitions and shows.
Our next big special exhibition, Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins is receiving a lot of attention. It will open at Science North in March, 2007, and in the fall it will start a five-year tour of North America. Best of all, the exhibition that started it all – Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall – is back in the exhibit hall right now, and running throughout the Christmas season. It first opened to great reviews in 2002 and was honoured a year later with an award from the Canadian Association of Science Centres. We are very proud of the work we did on this exhibition and its success has encouraged us to create more travelling exhibitions for our visitors here in Sudbury and for major museums across North America. And we’re even more pleased that we have the opportunity to bring it back to Science North for another four-month showing. I hope you can take the time over the remainder of 2006 to visit Discovering Chimpanzees and enjoy the wonderful lessons we can all learn from Dr. Jane Goodall.
I'd like to personally thank you for being a Science North Member. The support of our Members allows staff scientists to continually develop new programs, exhibits, and films. In turn, this improves your experience when visiting our attractions. Biologists would refer to this as a symbiotic relationship.
Science Term of the Month:
Symbiosis - The close association of two or more dissimilar organisms where both receive an advantage from the association.
More info…
Up next in the Explore Science Speaker Series:
Jerry Kobalenko - Extreme Ellesmere
Thursday, November 23rd, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. - Inco Cavern
Jerry Kobalenko is a journalist and a well-travelled Arctic explorer. Jerry has written many articles on Arctic travel and explorers and has published the very popular book Extreme Ellesmere. Jerry spent 20 years travelling through and circumnavigating Ellesmere Island, following in the footsteps of past arctic explorers.
More info . . .
There's a P.A. Day coming up on November 24th. Are you ready?
Science North will make Professional Activity Days (P.A. Days) fun & educational for your child, and worry free for you! Our staff scientists have developed exciting full-day programs…and there's no need to pack a lunch. A nutritious lunch is included in the registration fee.
Chimpanzee World P.A. Day Program
This P.A. Day program will have your child feeling as though he or she has travelled to the lush forests of Tanzania. Using our special exhibit, Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall as a reference point, the day will be spent immersed in the lives of chimpanzees.
Date: Friday, November 24, 2006
Ages: 4 to 12 (split into age-appropriate groups)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Before & After Care is available for an additional fee.)
Cost: Science North Members $40 / Non-Members $45
Book now fo P.A. Day, Christmas break and March Break programs.
In other news, if you're unsure about the purpose of some of those buttons on your digital camera, or you're thinking of purchasing a digital camera as a gift, you won't want to miss our "Mastering the Art of Digital Photography" workshop. This two-evening session for adults begins on November 22nd.
Time's running out to register for The Night Sky 101 . Join us on November 18th from 7 to 9 p.m. for a guided tour of the stars inside Science North's inflatble Starlab!
Science North has holiday gift giving all wrapped up!
The hectic holiday season is nearly upon us. Fear not! We can help to ease any gift-giving anxiety that may grip you. A few suggestions for consideration are…
Science North Gift Cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your list! (And wrapping's a snap. Just pop them into a holiday card and you're done!)
Another popular gift is an IMAX Festival Package. Give the gift of great entertainment and up to five films to be enjoyed as part of this package during our annual IMAX Festival that begins January 19 and ends February 4, 2007.
Whizards Gift Shop at Science North is your gift-giving headquarters when choosing items for your budding genius! Whizards is now featuring: Webkinz, Talking Telescope, Kitchen Science Kit, Cosmic Aquarium, floor puzzles and much more!
Now Booking Holiday Parties!
If your holiday staff party could use some fresh ideas, why not suggest Science North as a venue? Science North offers all-inclusive and hassle-free Staff Family Parties. Options include: science centre admission including the Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall special exhibition; IMAX® screening with your choice of film; a pizza lunch; and even age-appropriate gifts from our boutiques that suit your budget.
Alternately, a mini-vacation to Greece by means of a private IMAX® screening of Greece: Secrets of the Past and a cocktail reception may be the ticket to escape the annual December scramble. Olive anyone? More info. . .
The Dynamic Earth Phase 2 Public Campaign is now underway!
Since Dynamic Earth opened its doors in April 2003, this Science North attraction has welcomed more than 210,000 visitors into the world of earth sciences, mining and mining technology. Recently, you received a mailing inviting you to contribute to the Dynamic Earth Phase 2 Campaign. As Science North Members, the enhancements such as the digital high-definition Atlas Copco Theatre will bring even greater value to your Membership.
More info…
Make it a BIG Night out with IMAX & Landings Restaurant
Follow your giant screen IMAX experience with dinner in Landings Restaurant and save 15%* on your meal when you present your same-day IMAX tickets at Landings.
Don’t forget that Science North Members also get a 20% discount on evening films during our Double Your Discount promotion!
For dinner reservations and menus call Landings at (705) 522-0376. To purchase IMAX tickets, call (705) 523-4629 or buy on-line: sciencenorth.ca/imax.
*Provincial law prohibits discounts on alcoholic beverages. Taxes and gratuity are extra. Cannot be combined with other offers or benefits.
The Can Art – Can Feed Challenge
The “Can Art – Can Feed Challenge” event is on at Science North in support of the Sudbury Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
Six teams made up largely of local engineers and engineering students have put their expertise to the test by designing and building various large-scale sculptures made only from canned goods...everything from the likeness of Homer Simpson to a pirate ship.
Check it out and vote on-line for your favourite "canstruction."
Cinéfest Sudbury launches A Window on the World Mini-Fest
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival will soon launch the final installment in their series of three Mini-Fests unveiled in 2006. A Window on the World will feature six new international films over three days - from November 14 to 16 - at SilverCity Sudbury.
Tickets are on sale now.
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo Tour is Coming to Town!
If there are some little ones in your life who are fascinated by anything that slithers, you won't want to miss this fun exhibit at the Rainbow Centre downtown. As a Science North Member, you'll receive $1 off admission when you present your Science North Membership card.
Friday, November 10: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 11: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 12: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rainbow Centre, 40 Elm Street, Sudbury
Admission $6
Thanks for being a Science North Member!
Your support helps us to develop new exhibits and programming
- for you!
We love to hear from our Members! If you have any comments about membership or this newsletter, please e-mail them to koski@sciencenorth.ca.
We hope to see you soon at Science North!
Lisa Koski
Marketing Specialist, Memberships & Programs
koski@sciencenorth.ca |
