FEATURED EXHIBIT

Earth from Space
February 16 - June 28, 2008
At the University Museum
View the Earth from above in this Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit. Earth from space reveals unknown features of our home planet and illustrates how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand our knowledge of life on Earth.
Learn more about the Earth from Space exhibit

COMMUNITY EARTH DAY PROJECT

The World's in Your Hands
Stop by the museum and contribute to our map of the world. Add your hand print and promise for the planet.

FEBRUARY

IKONOS satellite by GeoEye, October 1999

Saturday, February 16, 2008
Earth From Space exhibit opens
At the University Museum
Experience up-close the effects of urban sprawl, the changes in the Earth's landscape over time, and the diverse, fragile ecosystems that blanket our planet.

Opening Reception and Presentation
Thursday, February 21, 7 pm
At the University Museum
Meet special guest Andrew Johnston of the National Air and Space Museum, curator of the traveling exhibit and author of Earth from Space, as he discusses the exhibit.

Saturday, February 23, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Pole to Pole
At the University Museum
Winner of four Emmy® Awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. More than five years in the making, Planet Earth is an amazing documentary that will astound you with never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time, and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.
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Thursday, Feb 28, 7 pm
John Deere: Farming with GreenStar
UNI Schindler Education Center, Room 123
Take part in a computer simulation of precision agriculture from John Deere. See first hand how farmers benefit from employing GPS technology throughout the entire growing season. Learn how operators worldwide are using less fuel, increasing yields and saving money at this interactive, informational session.

MARCH

Saturday, March 8, 9 am – 12 noon
Charting Your World: The Magic of Maps
At the University Museum
Elementary-aged students will design a treasure map, plan a city, go orienteering, and learn the ins and outs of all geographical things! $10 for Friends members; $12 for non- members
RSVP to 319-273-2188 by March 4.

Thursday, March 13, 7 pm
Spacious Skies: Earth's Weather From Space
At the University Museum
Craig Johnson, Executive Director, Iowa Academy of Science, and owner of Weather Briefing, L.C., will discuss weather satellite images and their use in understanding hurricanes, thunderstorms, blizzards, and much, much more.

Saturday, March 15, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Deep Ocean
At the University Museum
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Thursday, March 27, 7 pm
GeoTREE Center at the University of Northern Iowa
At the University Museum
Dr. Ramanathan Sugumaran, UNI Associate Professor of Geography and GeoTREE Center Director will discuss the GeoTREE (GeoInformatics Training, Research, Education, and Extension) Center's use of remote sensing data to solve federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies' problems.

Saturday, March 29, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Ice Worlds
At the University Museum
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APRIL

Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm
Satellite Perspectives of a Changing Planet
At the University Museum
Join the UNI Museums and Ron Beck to learn about the work of EROS and the value and applications of its satellite imagery data. Satellite images of the planet are used by scientists, disaster management teams, educators and others studying man-made and natural changes to the global land surface. From events such as the explosion at Chernobyl and Hurricane Katrina to forest fires, rainforest clear-cutting and urban expansion, satellite data offer objective records of change. Beck will also discuss the U.S. government's commitment to broader distribution of such data and the development of new satellite programs.

Thursday, April 10, 7 pm
Ethics, Privacy, and Security in Satellite Imagery and Related Technologies
At the University Museum
Dr. Alex Oberle, UNI Associate Professor of Geography, will discuss the implications of satellite imagery usage and its potential to infringe upon peoples' privacy, threaten national security, and present other unforeseen ethical dilemmas.

Saturday, April 12, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Great Plains
At the University Museum
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Tuesday, April 22, 10 am – 2 pm
Earth Day at UNI: The World's in Your Hands
celebrate earth day
At UNI Maucker Union Plaza
Join the UNI Museums for this Earth Day celebration and add your hand print to our enormous map of the world. Resolve to make a difference for our planet!

Saturday, April 26, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Jungles
At the University Museum
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MAY

Saturday, May 10, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Seasonal Forests
At the University Museum
Investigate these temperate regions and discover some of the most elusive creatures and well-adapted plant life on Earth. Seasonal Forests brings to life a seemingly familiar world that remains largely unexplored.
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Saturday, May 17, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Geocaching: A High-Tech Treasure Hunt
At the University Museum
Let the UNI Museums, CrawDaddy Outdoors, and Hartman Reserve, along with members from the Iowa Geocachers Organization and the Waverly-Shell Rock High School Geocachers Club introduce you to the wonders of this fast-growing hobby! Learn the basics of geocaching and enjoy some outdoor fun. Refreshments included. Win a "Geocache Survivor's Kit" or coupons for cool activities.

RSVP to 319-273-2188 by May 8. Cost is $7 per person or $20 per group of 4.

Saturday, May 31, 1:30 and 3 pm
BBC Planet Earth Film Series: Caves
At the University Museum
Descend into the only habitat not directly driven by sunlight to uncover some of the most peculiar creatures on Earth. From Borneo's Deer Cave, home to five million roosting bats, to cave swiftlets that build nests from saliva, this BBC segment reveals an underground world of wonder.
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JUNE

June 10–12, 9 am–12 noon
Adventure Academy
at the University Museum

$10 per day for Friends, $12 for non-members
Payment must be received by June 3.
Call 319-273-2188 to reserve your spot today.
No refunds after Friday, June 6.

Tuesday, June 10
Life of a Landform: Adventures in Geology
Sculpt a landscape out of dough, simulate an earthquake, and use peanut butter cups to understand mountain building. Learn how wind, water, and plate tectonics change the surface of our planet!

Wednesday, June 11
Wet Wonders: Adventures with Water
Test water for acidity, create a water filter out of every-day objects, and experience the Earth’s water cycle in action. Learn how to use this precious resource wisely!

Thursday, June 12
Conservation Conversations: Adventures in Ecology
Make something NEW out of trash, delve into composting with red wigglers, and touch on the ‘hot topic’ of global warming. Learn how to care for our Earth!

Saturday, June 21, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Movies at the Museum: Hoot
At the University Museum
Meet some feathered friends and enjoy an owl program, crafts, and an outdoor screening of the movie Hoot, based on Carl Hiaasen’s Newbery Award-winning book, with soundtrack by Jimmy Buffett. Be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets to this family friendly event. Drinks and popcorn available for purchase.

RSVP to (319) 273-2188 by June 17. Cost is $5 per family.

Saturday–Sunday, June 28–29
2008 Sturgis Falls Celebration
UNI Museums and a Hometown Hero: Sharing Ways to Care for the Earth
At the University Museum
Join us at the Kidsway Tent as we applaud hometown hero, Kamyar Enshayan, for his work on behalf of families, farmers, our community and Earth. Learn about conservation and recycling with free hands-on activities from 1-4 p.m. both days.

Also, visit the UNI Museums’ Sturgis Street Fair booth on Sun., June 29 to purchase unique gifts from the Museum Store.

UPCOMING EXHIBIT

July 21–Dec 20, 2008
Visions of Africa: Art & Ritual
Appreciate ceremonial masks and sculptures from central and west Africa in this upcoming UNI Museums exhibit.