Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Centennial with Public Events

Note: Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, is celebrating its centennial this month. This is the first of several advisories and releases on public events, science presentations, and other activities related to this important celebration of a century of global discoveries.


For Release: September 2, 2003

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
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.
http://oceans2003.org
 

· 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. 
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
 

· Passionfish Sustainable Fisheries & Seafood Forum
Thursday, Sept. 25, 1:30-4 p.m.
Regency Tower Room, Town & Country Resort
Admission is free. 
http://passionfish.org
 

· Scripps Centennial/UCSD Open House: "Oceans of Fun"
Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scripps campus
Admission is free.
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
 

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
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
 

· 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.
http://sos.ucsd.edu