By Alexa Dunson, Director of Strategic Communications
Special from UTPB
The University of Texas Permian Basin is set to host an all-day event for the community to celebrate the solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14.
The Permian Basin has been named by NASA as one of the best locations in the country to view the eclipse, so you’ll have the best seat for this event!
Here is what’s happening on campus:
Friday, October 13
- 6:00 p.m.: Scientist Dr. Hugh Hudson will give a special lecture on solar eclipses at the CEED building (North, 1310 FM1788, Midland, TX 79707)
Saturday, October 14
- 9:30 a.m.: Meet us at the UTPB Quad (center of campus) and the Mesa Deck (at the Mesa Building) for the best seat in the nation to watch the solar eclipse! Scientists from UTPB, NASA, and the Gordon Center will launch scientific balloons into the sky, and you’ll be there for it all.
- 10:18 a.m. – 1:21 p.m.: View the eclipse at UTPB, we’ll provide the safety glasses!
- 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: STEAMFest – There will be interactive science and art activities for all ages!
A few things to know about the event:
- Free parking available in front of the Mesa Building.
- Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to set-up on the Quad.
- Food available to purchase at the Starbucks in the Library and the Mesa Market (2nd floor of Mesa Building, accessible from the Mesa Deck.)
Live stream for tonight’s lecture:
Live stream for Solar Eclipse events Saturday (10/14):
