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WAA: Motor City Chapter Founders’ Day Celebration

The UW has been changing lives and moving the world forward since it was founded. Join us for an exciting Founders’ Day gathering to celebrate everything we love about our university. When Badgers connect, great things happen! The cost is $55 per person or $45 for recent graduates.

Register by April 14.

About the Program

Enjoy a special presentation:

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Featuring:

Nicolle Zellner ’93 — professor of physics at Albion College

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Dinner will be a plated meal with your choice of veggie skewers, tri-tip steak, or Greek-style chicken. All options include a side of Greek salad and spinach dip with freshly baked rolls. Dessert will be homemade cupcakes. A cash bar will be available serving local wines and beers.

Program Schedule

4 p.m. Cocktail hour; the museum will be open and free for guests
6 p.m. Planetarium tour and show
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Program begins
8:30 p.m. Event concludes

About the Speaker

Nicolle Zellner ’93 is a professor of physics at Albion College, a planetary scientist, and a STEM educator. Her research focuses on understanding the impact history of the earth and moon and how those impacts affected the conditions for life on Earth. Winner of the prestigious Carl Sagan Medal, she has written articles on the James Webb Space Telescope images, Artemis mission, and cooperative efforts between Michigan and Wisconsin to support space exploration. In 2022, Zellner was elected as a fellow to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She also works on projects with NASA.

Additional Information

Free parking is available.

When you register, please inform us of any dietary restrictions you may have or physical accommodations you may require, such as captions, interpreting services, or other needs.


The WAA: Motor City Chapter will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.

April 29, 2023
WHEN
April 29, 2023
4-8:30 p.m.
WHERE
Hurst Planetarium — Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI
View Map and Venue Details
COST

$45 – 55

Hurst Planetarium — Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI
April 29, 2023
WHEN
April 29, 2023
4-8:30 p.m.
WHERE
Hurst Planetarium — Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI
View Map and Venue Details
COST

$45 – 55

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