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| Transcript | Office of University Relations SDSM& T News 501 E. St. Joseph Street • Rapid City, SD 57701- 3995 Phone: ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554 • Fax: ( 605) 394- 6177 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ( September 29, 1998) SDSM& T Sponsors " From The Ice Age to the Solar Age" Activities at Rushmore Mall SDSM& T is sponsoring numerous educational programs and activities in conjunction with " The Ice Age" exhibit now on display at the Rushmore Mall until October 18. Paleontology experts from SDSM& T will speak on a variety of topics, including " Mammals of the Black Hills, " " Digging Up the World's Oldest Dinosaur", " The Ice Ages", " Sauropods", " Marine Reptiles", and " Ashfall Fossil Beds". SDSM& T's Solar Car team also will present programs on the use of solar energy. Some of the programs are offered as school field trips and require advance registration. Over 2000 students from 35 area schools in western South Dakota have attended to date or are registered to participate in upcoming programs. Participating schools include Cheyenne Eagle Butte, Deadwood, Douglas, Edgemont, Hot Springs, Lead, New Underwood, Porcupine, Rapid City, Red Cloud, St. Francis, Sturgis, Takini, Timber Lake, Todd County, Wolf Creek, and Hay Springs NE. Other programs are open to the general public. In addition, Prehistoric Hands on Exploration activities, including a simulated fossil dig, story time and caveman photos, are offered on weekends and during certain week days. The programs are held in the Rushmore Mall near the inside entrance to Target. Following is a list of remaining activities: Sept. 29 " The Solar Ages" Presented by Ken Harding. 9: 00 a. m. School Field Trip for grades 3 - 5. Sept, 30 " Sauropods- the Heavy Weights of the Mesozoic" Presented by Darin Pagnac, Paleontology Graduate Student 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Oct. 1 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 3: 00 p. m. - 5: 00 p. m. Oct. 2 " Marine Reptiles- Monsters of the Mesozoic Oceans" Presented by Dave Cicimurri, Paleontology Graduate Student 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Oct. 3 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 4 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 1: 00 p. m.- 4: 00 p. m. Story time at 2: 00 p. m., and 3: 00 p. m. Pictures with Caveman from : 00 p. m. - 3: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 5 " Collecting the World's Oldest Dinosaur— at that time!" Presented by Mike Greenwald, Research Scientist 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 4: 00 p. m. - 6: 45 p. m. " Collecting the World's Oldest Dinosaur— at that time!" Presented by Mike Greenwald, 7 : 00 p. m. Open to the Public -- more-- - Page 2- Oct. 6 " The Solar Ages" Presented by Ken Harding. 9: 00 a. m. School Field Trip for grades 6 - 8. Oct. 7 " Ashfall Fossil Beds" Presented by Carrie Herbel, Collection Manager/ Preparator 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Oct. 8 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 9 " Ice Age Mammals" Presented by Chris Cicimurri, Paleontology Graduate Student 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Oct. 10 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 11 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 1: 00 p. m.- 4: 00 p. m. Story time at 2: 00 p. m., and 3: 00 p. m. Pictures with Caveman from 1: 00 p. m. - 3: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 12 The Solar Motion Team will be available from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. to talk about the Solar Ages. Oct. 13 " The Solar Ages" Presented by Ken Harding. 9: 00 a. m. School Field Trip for grades 9 - 12. Oct. 14 " Age of Mammals in the Black Hills" Presented by Dr. Philip Bjork, Director and Paleontologist 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m., 12: 30 p. m. School Field Trip Oct. 15 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 16 " Ice Age Mammals" Presented by Chris Cicimurri, Paleontology Graduate Student 9: 00 a. m., 10: 30 a. m. School Field Trip Oct. 17 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 10: 00 a. m.- 2: 00 p. m. Story time at 10: 00, 11: 00 and 1: 00. Pictures with Caveman from 10: 00 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. Oct. 18 Prehistoric Hands on Exploration is open from 1: 00 p. m.- 4: 00 p. m. Story time at 2: 00 p. m., and 3: 00 p. m. Open to the Public. To make reservations for school field trips or obtain additional information about the other activties, contact SDSM& T University & Public Relations at 394- 2554. ++ 30++ ( i:\ univrel\ pressrele\ 0998\ Ice Age fax/ stwd) |
| Creator | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations; |
| Subject | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; |
| Local Subject | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| Digital Publisher | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Devereaux Library
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| Date | 1998-09-29 |
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| Language | eng |
| Relation | Is part of Office of University Relations SDSM&T News Collection |
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| Submitting Institution | Devereaux Library. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. |
| Date Digital | 2009 |
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