Friday, August 28, 2026
Communication Studies MA Information Session
1 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar
Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.
Welcome Picnic
4 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Bring your family, friends, and join for a free meal and time to meet fellow graduate students. If bringing guests, please indicate how many (no more than 5).
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 5:00pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners.
"The Largest Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy, Charles W. Brown Planetarium
Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.