Gustavus students lead a science experiment at a past Science on Saturday event.
The Gustavus Adolphus College Chemistry Club will host elementary students in grades one through six on Saturday, April 9 for the annual Science on Saturday event.
Students from St. Peter, Le Sueur, Mankato, Nicollet, Cleveland and other surrounding communities will have the opportunity to witness science demonstrations and take part in hands-on experiments led by Gustavus students from the chemistry, biology, physics, and geology clubs.
The full schedule for Saturday’s event is as follows:
- 8:15 a.m. / Arrival and check-in / Nobel Hall Atrium on the second floor
- 8:30 a.m. / Welcome and Introduction / Wallenberg Auditorium
- 8:40 a.m. / Session 1
- 9:20 a.m. / Session 2
- 10 a.m. / Break for liquid nitrogen ice cream treats
- 10:30 a.m. / Session 3
- 11:10 a.m. / Session 4
- 12 p.m. / Check-out / Wallenberg Auditorium
Parents can register students by contacting Gustavus student Mandy Halfen at ahalfen@gustavus.edu. Cost for the event is $2 per student. For questions or more information contact Halfen or the Gustavus chemistry department at 507-933-7320.
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Media Contact: Director of Media Relations and Internal Communication Luc Hatlestad
luch@gustavus.edu
507-933-7510