Western University faculty, staff and students host the third annual Science Rendezvous @WesternU this weekend at TD Stadium. A national science festival taking place in 25 cities across Canada, Science Rendezvous brings together communities to experience the joy of science exploration together. This year, Science Rendezvous @WesternU has 32 activity centres and eight stage shows throughout the afternoon and early evening culminating in a spectacular fireworks display during which participants will learn about the science of fireworks colours.
“We are so pleased to be able to share the joy of science with our neighbours in the London community,” says organizer Jan Cami, an associate professor of Physics and Astronomy in Western’s Faculty of Science and Director of the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory.
WHAT: Science Rendezvous, a free event featuring hands-on fun science for the whole family
WHEN: May 11, 2019, 2 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: TD Stadium, Philip Aziz Avenue, London, ON
For more information, please visit http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/event_sites/western-university/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/559038564584710
Free parking is available at Huron Flats and South Valley (https://www.uwo.ca/parking/find/map.html)
EVENT CONTACT: Jan Cami, Event Chair, Science Rendezvous @WesternU, 519-661-2111, ext. 80978, jcami@uwo.ca
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Renaud, Senior Media Relations Officer, 519-661-2111, ext. 85165, 519-520-7281 (mobile), jrenaud9@uwo.ca, @jeffrenaud99
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