A is for Atom, B is for Bikini

In 1946, the U.S. decided it needed to perform additional tests on the atom bomb. In the remote Pacific Ocean, the Bikini Atoll was chosen as the test site. Cheryl LeJune presented the buildup, tests, and aftermath of Operation Crossroads.

To see Cheryl's presentation, click here.
To see the documentary, Radio Bikini, click here.

World Space Week on LSC-CyFair Campus

LSC-CyFair's Engineering Department has invited the ALL group to participate in World Space Week October 3-6. The department is sponsoring several events with guest speakers from NASA, astronomers, and various exhibits and demonstrations.

You can see all the activities planned for Space Week by going to the college's page here.

Cy-Fest 2016

It's fall and time for LSC-CyFair's annual family event, Cy-Fest. Please bring your family, and especially grandkids, to enjoy activities for all ages including train rides, bounce houses, duck races, math activities, pumpkin patch, food trucks and more. You can found out more information on the event by going here and here.

Cy-Fest is Saturday, October 1 from 10am - 2pm.

Make a Turkey

In another of Gene Chism's woodworking classes, Gene led us through the making of a turkey to decorate our Thanksgiving tables or for a fall arrangement.

Building with Cardboard

Jay Gavitt, Cypress Historical Society, showed us some beautiful examples of Cypress historic buildings he made as well as how to construct them ourselves. Using cardboard, scissors and glue, it is amazing what can be made using your imagination.

You can view Jay's instructions here.

Think Factory - When Are We Wrong?

The Philosophy Department invites ALL to join this forum on social and moral obligation. Special guests will include Kevin Dodson, Dean of the Reaud Honors College, Lamar University, and David Phillips, Chair of the Philosophy Department, University of Houston.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016  in CASA 110 from 4.00-6.00 pm.

Fraidy Cat Yard Art

How about making something purrfect for Halloween? Linda Gabrielson and her students had a great time making their Folk Art Cat Yard Stakes.

Dangerous Animals / Animal Cruelty

Harris County Asst. Attorney Mack McInnis talked with our class about the various aspects of dangerous animals and animal cruelty. We learned about the legal codes that apply and how the system works.

You can find Mack's one-page discussion regarding animal cruelty here.
Also, a list of phone numbers to call if you want to make a report is here.

Memory and the Great War

We have been invited to another talk discussing WWI by the History and Government departments. Memory and the Great War: How the United States and Europe Commemorate the First World War will be presented by Prof. Sophia Mrouri and Prof. Kelly Phillips. They will focus on the Battle of Verdun and discuss how differently European nations and the United States remember the Great War.

The talk will be held in CENT 151 on Wednesday, Sept 28 from 1.30-3.00pm.

Texas Top 20 Birds

Richard Edie of Wild Birds Unlimited presented another great class on birds that we see in our travels throughout Texas. We learned some interesting stories about these birds and how to attract them to our own backyards.

You can view Richard's presentation here.