On January 30, Jeff Kanipe and Dennis Webb, co-authors of “The Arp Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies,” were interviewed on JPR public radio for an hour, and gave a lecture followed by a reception and viewing of the photo exhibition.  More than 200 people attended. This program was co-sponsored with the College of Arts and Sciences “Friday Seminar” series.

February 5, local author and newspaper reporter Richard Moeschl presented a workshop titled “A Gathering of Earthlings,” that helped lead visitors in grappling with the question of “What is our role in the universe?”  Fifty community members and students participated in a rousing examination.

On March 5, California poet D.R. Wagner will read from his latest book of poems “Where the Stars are Kept,” followed by performance of electronic music ensemble “Sonoluminescence.”  7pm PST.

Upcoming and to be announced will be “Music of the Spheres” featuring faculty, staff, students and community orchestra players in a concert played on ancient and historic instruments from the “Jack Shuman Collection” housed on campus.  Day and time tba.

Attendance and cross-disciplinary interest has been very good, according to organizers, with visits by amateur astronomers, science-trained community members, college and K-12 classes, and more.

For more, see SMAASH’s website.