Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Cejka Planetarium in John J. and Char Kopchick Hall will host a program about the formation of the solar system on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. The planetarium shows are free and open to the community.
A second show will be offered at 7:50 p.m. if needed; the second show will take place if at least 20 people are present and waiting in the Kopchick Hall lobby when the first show ends (around 7:40 p.m.).
The 7:00 p.m. show is designed for the community and younger children; IUP students are welcome for the 7:00 p.m. show, but are encouraged to attend the 7:50 p.m. show.
Nick Deardorff, professor in IUP’s Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences and Cejka Planetarium director, will present the show.
The Cejka Planetarium is located on the first floor of IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick Hall.
Seating in the Cejka Planetarium is limited; doors will open 15 minutes before each show. Groups that wish to attend are asked to call 724-357-2379 in advance of the shows. Doors will lock once seating is at capacity.
The Cejka Planetarium, named in honor of the generosity and support of Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka, 1973 graduates of IUP, features a digital projector. Kopchick Hall is named in honor of the generosity and support of IUP graduates John Kopchick, a 1972 bachelor’s degree graduate and 1975 master’s degree graduate, and Char Labay Kopchick, a 1973 bachelor’s degree graduate.
Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. IUP’s Impact 150 comprehensive campaign is designed to honor a legacy of educational excellence while looking toward a future of innovation, public service, and leadership in healthcare education, including the first college of osteopathic medicine at a public university in the commonwealth.