This week at Olivet

Events on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University for Monday, August 31 through Sunday, September 6:

Tiger Football
Saturday, September 5
6 p.m.
Ward Field

Come out and cheer on new head coach Don Lee and the ONU Tigers as they battle the McKendree University Bearcats during the first home game of the 2009-2010 season.


Planetarium showings: STARS
Saturday, September 5
$3 admission
6 and 7:30 p.m.
Strickler Planetarium

Narrated by Star Wars' Mark Hamill and with a soundtrack performed by the Nashville Orchestra, “STARS” explores the dynamic life and death of stars, the powerhouses of the universe.

This show is suitable for general audiences and educationally geared toward middle school level and above.

STARS explores star birth, giant stars, pulsars, and black holes as well as a providing a brief history of astronomy and an introduction to our solar system, the galaxy and the nature of light.

Running time is approximately 25 minutes.

Please note that the new seating capacity of the planetarium is 50 individuals. No reservations are accepted, and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to show.

For more information, visit the Strickler Planetarium web site.