February 3rd, 2012
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Posts Tagged ‘education’

Dani Weigand

Clark Planetarium receives donation from ATK through long-term partnership

Media Contact:
Dani Weigand, Clark Planetarium
801-386-0251
As part of a long-term agreement to help ignite excitement and learning of space and science in Utah, Clark Planetarium has received a check from ATK for the amount of $75,000.
The donation comes through a 10-year partnership established in 2006 between Clark Planetarium and ATK which includes cash and in-kind contributions [...]

Talia Butler

Clark Planetarium partners with UMFA for art and science

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is hosting Art & Science Artful Afternoons this March with activities and learning opportunities for the whole family.  They will explore air, fire, water and Earth through art-making and scientific experiments focusing on a different theme each week. 

Talia Butler

2011 Summer Camp schedule

Clark Planetarium is partnering with Red Butte Gardens and Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum this summer to bring you several exciting camp opportunities.  Campers will experience hands-on learning that is educational, innovative and fun.    

Talia Butler

Science Fair ideas from Planet Fun

Science fair season is here!  This is a great time of year for your family to spend some quality time together learning about science and how fun it can be.  With that in mind – and with the help of Planet Fun Clark Planetarium Store, we have gathered some project ideas that will help get kid’s [...]

Dani Weigand

California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser Feb. 16

Clark Planetarium is raising dough with the help of California Pizza Kitchen in The Gateway…But we can’t do it without you!
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of your check to Clark Planetarium education programs when you present the CPK Fundraiser certificate on our site.
By participating, you’ll be helping Clark Planetarium’s [...]

Jesse Warner

Dark Sky Presentation

Remember when you were young, looking up into the night sky? How many stars did you see? Have you ever tried to count them? Look up in the sky tonight. Can you still see as many stars? You may notice that there doesn’t appear to be as many as there once was.  As cities and communities [...]

Talia Butler

Thanks for being groovy!

We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to all that attended the Clark Planetarium We’re Going to Light up the Dark Side of the Moon Fundraising Gala.   This year’s event was a great success thanks to the generosity of our donors, guests and volunteers. 

Dani Weigand

Teacher Night at Clark Planetarium

If you are a teacher in Salt Lake or the surrounding areas, we’d like to invite you to learn more about how Clark Planetarium space science education programs can compliment the lessons in your classroom.
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Clark Planetarium will host a Teacher Night, inviting educators to come to the planetarium to learn [...]

Dani Weigand

Thanksgiving Point Star Party features Clark Planetarium educators

Clark Planetarium’s education department is going on the road to Thanksgiving Point for a star party tomorrow, Sept. 17, 2010. Held in the Solar System Walk Garden, the evening will provide a unique venue for nighttime observing.
This event is part of Thanksgiving Point’s NASA BLAST (Bringing Light and Space Together) program. The Solar System Walk [...]

Dani Weigand

Light up the Dark Side of the Moon

It’s time to search through your closets or visit your favorite vintage shop in search of dashing 1970’s party apparel. The Clark Planetarium’s annual gala is just around the corner and we’re going to light up the Dark Side of the Moon!
Hosted at Clark Planetarium by board members and staff, this fundraising event features delicious [...]

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