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Sixth Annual Scripps Day!
Friday, June 14, 2013
Drop in to Celebrate Another Great Year at Scripps!Grab your Hawaiian shirts and join your Scripps Institution of Oceanography friends to
celebrate another great year at Scripps!
Our outstanding scientists, students, alumni, and staff are invited to hang
(ten) with old friends and new ones to commemorate Scripps's achievements of the
past year. Central to this event will be announcement of graduating
students, recognition of honors received by members of the Scripps
community, and open houses across campus.
This is an opportunity for all of Scripps to come together for a day of fun and camaraderie in our own beautiful backyard, and
thank you for all you do to keep Scripps thriving.
SCRIPPS DAY SCHEDULE:
All Day
Free entry to Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Self-guided walking tours of the Scripps campus
9-10 a.m. (bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 10:30 a.m.)
Nimitz Marine Facility Tour - Scripps affiliates only
RSVP required. Email scrippsday@sio.ucsd.edu to reserve your space.
11 a.m.
Ritter Award public lecture by Alistair Sponsel, Vanderbilt University
"How Studying the Ocean Launched Charles Darwin's Scientific Career"
(Scripps Seaside Forum Auditorium)
12:30-2 p.m.
Scripps Pier open house
Old Scripps Building open house
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Scripps Oceanographic Collections open house
(Vaughan Hall 1st and 2nd floors)
2-3 p.m.
Grand opening and tours of the Marine Ecosystem Laboratories at Scripps (just north of Isaacs Hall)
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Scripps Day recognition program (Scripps Seaside Forum Auditorium)
4:30-7 p.m.
Oceanfront lawn party with food, beverages, live music, and activities
(Scripps Seaside Forum)
LOCATION: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
ATTIRE: Scripps casual (Hawaiian shirts encouraged!)
COST: Scripps Day is an internal celebration of Scripps accomplishments. All events and refreshments are complimentary for current Scripps students, scientists, staff, alumni, Ancient Mariners, and families of graduating students. If you are interested in bringing a non-Scripps guest, please indicate so when you RSVP. We are requesting $5 per guest (free for ages 3 and under) to help offset the price of food, drink, and activities. This fee (cash only) will be collected at the registration table on the day of the event. Thank you for your understanding in these difficult budget times.
BE GREEN: In the spirit of Scripps's commitment to sustainability and the environment, we encourage you to bring a reusable cup for water and other beverages.
*Bring I.D. if you plan to drink alcoholic beverages.
QUESTIONS: scrippsday@sio.ucsd.edu or 858-534-5604
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