Saturday, October 5, 2024 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
45 Arctic Avenue - Core Science Facility, St. John's MUN Campus
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Whale of a Day
Friends and family of all ages are invited for a day of ocean exploration under Memorial University’s famous blue whale skeleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, on the St. John’s campus.
Over the past two years, Memorial has welcomed thousands of friends through the facility’s doors to absorb insight and knowledge about the ocean — a vital part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s history, ecology and economy.
Come join us and unlock the treasures of the deep at an open house taking place under and around Altum, the blue whale whose skeleton hangs in Memorial University's Core Science Facility (CSF). Altum (pronounced al-tum) is Latin for “deep," and comes from Memorial’s motto: provehito in altum, which means “launch forth into the deep.” The whale represents the diverse ocean-related expertise that swims across our campuses.
On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9:30 am - 4 pm, visitors are invited to drop by to enjoy a series of interactive learning exhibitions and displays from Memorial University's campuses.
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Location: Core Science Facility, St. John's Campus
45 Arctic Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
To ensure participants’ comfort, entrance to the event will be offered in staggered blocks.
Registrants have the option to select from one of the entrance times below.
9:30–10:30 a.m. (enhanced access hour)
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
12:15–2 p.m.
2–4 p.m.
There is no charge to attend. However, registration is required.
Register here or paste the following address into your browser: https://mun.jotform.com/232574146739868
Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Campus Food Bank.