May 2015
Planetarium: Dawn of the Space Age
Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Who were these Men and Women that took part in these death defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore in “Dawn of the Space Age.” This is a 40-minute presentation…
Find out more »October 2017
John Bartley Science Museum Grand Opening
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Muskegon Community College’s John Bartley Science Musuem is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4-7 p.m. in Room 141 on the main campus. The celebration includes a free Carr-Fles Planetarium show, Science Center tours, and science demonstrations inside the Center. Free and open to the public, the museum honors the legacy of former MCC instructor Dr. John Bartley and offers visitors a new and unique hands-on facility conveniently directly across from MCC’s popular planetarium. The musuem…
Find out more »October 2018
Mathematics in the Insurance Industry
Steve Privasky, ARM, LIC, a Muskegon Community College alumnus, will discuss “Using Math to Assess Risk and Serve Society” on Friday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in Stevenson Center Room 1200. The talk, which is being organized by the Math and Physical Sciences Department, is free and open to the public. Privasky, who earned a degree in financial mathematics from the University of Michigan, is a program manager at SET SEG. The non-profit company was created in 1971 to offer…
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