Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Centennial with Public Events

Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Centennial with Public Events

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, is turning 100 on September 26, 2003.

· The San Diego Underwater Film Festival

Sunday and Monday, Sept. 21-22, 7 p.m.

Golden Ballroom, Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley

Tickets: $10 per night, available at local dive shops or online at

Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Scripps campus

Admission is free.


Ideas to celebrate the Scripps centennial anytime:


· Surf "California Explores the Ocean"

"California Explores the Ocean" lets you experience ocean exploration

online, through photographs, oral histories, and much more.

http://ceo.ucsd.edu


· Take a look at Explorations on the web

Explorations magazine offers insightful features about the research

and activities happening at Scripps today in print and video editions.

The online version includes a selection of richly illustrated stories that

show a variety of Scripps science and scientists, and includes multimedia

content and special features for kids.

http://scripps.ucsd.edu/explorations


· Go on a Walking Tour - or a Virtual Tour

Free maps are available at the Scripps Library to guide you through the

beautiful and historic Scripps campus. Or take the Scripps Virtual Tour at



· Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, say "Happy Birthday Scripps" at the

ticket booth, and get $1 off admission (up to six, expires Sunday, Oct. 26" target="_new">http://sdups.com


· OCEANS 2003 Scripps History Sessions

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:20-5:20 p.m.

Engaging presentations by explorers from yesterday and today

Royal Palm Salon 5 & 6, Town & Country Resort

Admission is free.


· Nierenberg Prize Ceremony and Public Presentation

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m.

Awarded to marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco

Terrace Pavilion, Town & Country Resort

Admission is free.



· Passionfish Sustainable Fisheries & Seafood Forum

Thursday, Sept. 25, 1:30-4 p.m.

Regency Tower Room, Town & Country Resort

Admission is free.


· Scripps Centennial/UCSD Open House: "Oceans of Fun"

Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Scripps campus

Admission is free.



Ideas to celebrate the Scripps centennial anytime:


· Surf "California Explores the Ocean"

"California Explores the Ocean" lets you experience ocean exploration

online, through photographs, oral histories, and much more.

http://ceo.ucsd.edu


· Take a look at Explorations on the web

Explorations magazine offers insightful features about the research

and activities happening at Scripps today in print and video editions.

The online version includes a selection of richly illustrated stories that

show a variety of Scripps science and scientists, and includes multimedia

content and special features for kids.

http://scripps.ucsd.edu/explorations


· Go on a Walking Tour - or a Virtual Tour

Free maps are available at the Scripps Library to guide you through the

beautiful and historic Scripps campus. Or take the Scripps Virtual Tour at



· Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, say "Happy Birthday Scripps" at the

ticket booth, and get $1 off admission (up to six, expires Sunday, Oct. 26).

http://aquarium.ucsd.edu


· Join the Scripps Oceanographic Society (SOS)

SOS members enjoy numerous benefits, including free admission to

the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.

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