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VOLUNTEER UPDATE 07.12.13
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SPACE ODYSSEY NEWS
FREE DAY JULY 21
HELP NEEDED: MEMBER OPEN HOUSE JULY 25
Hello all! We have another Member Open house event in a couple weeks. This event, like all the events previously, will focus on Space Odyssey since it's the 10th anniversary this year. Briefing with dinner is at 5 PM, doors open at 6, and the event runs till 9ish. Please let me know if you'd like to help out, thanks!
SOS EVALUATION NOTE
You'll see that there's an accompanying slide on the leftmost screen by the SOS that runs with the two playlists we're using for the SOS evaluation. The slide says something to the effect of "Give us your opinion and receive free planetarium tickets." That offer is only valid during the hours we're doing the evaluation--while there's an evaluation volunteer there to get feedback and hand out vouchers. Questions? Please let me know. Thanks!
SPACE SCREEN PROJECTOR FAILURE
There were 2 power failures on the morning of 7/12 before the Museum opened and it seems to have killed our Space Screen projector. We have a repair technician coming on July 16th to do a repair. Tech is pretty sure we don't have another projector that can work in that space, but they'll see if they can find something. Otherwise, it will be down until next Tuesday when we can get someone to look at it.
NASA "EYES ON THE EARTH"
Check out this cool video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcLm3OehCVo
MER CART UPDATES Thanks to the suggestion of Space O volunteer Dave Briggs, and our most excellent Exhibits department, the MER cart has received new wheels on it that have brakes so it doesn't roll around on the floor by the MER model. Enjoy!
GRAVITY WELL NOTE
The Gravity Well demo has one bad wheel brake on it that will be repaired soon. Also we've noticed a problem where the stage area won't reset itself to "normal" after one stops the Gravity Well demo. Tech is working on the problem. Meantime, if you notice that the Galaxy Stage area isn't resetting itself to the default show right away, try loading another show then resetting the "space to normal" and see if that works.
SEASONS CART FIX
You might have noticed that after awhile that the lever which unlocks the Seasons cart table to the stowed position works loose over time. Exhibits is working on a fix.
SPECTROSCOPY SIGNAGE REDUX
Exhibits is working on replacing the one spectroscopy graphic that shows the varied spectra of various elements because the latest version of it doesn't show the spectra clearly enough. Until it's replaced, you can use the old one.
NEW ORBITS TABLE COMPUTER COMING
Greg Mancari, our Uniview guru, has built us a new computer that will run Uniview 1.5. Some improvements include a "real" Sun image that you can fly to, and more.
PUBLIC WIFI COMING TO DMNS
Tech has been working on this for awhile now and they are getting closer to making this a reality. Stay tuned.
UNIFORMS: STATUS QUO
The latest, most amazing custom uniform prototype is being built as I type. We've also got cost estimates from LL Bean (fleece vests) as a back up. Once we know the unit price for the custom uniform, we'll know whether we can afford it or not. :)
NEW LAPTOPS UPDATE
The computers are in the building and sounds like we've got some headway on setting them up. Hope to have them in the exhibit by sometime in August.
TRAININGS AND MEETINGS
SPACE ODYSSEY B TRAINING
JULY 16
5:45 to 9 PM
Galaxy Stage Space Odyssey
Food and drink will be served
RSVP to Dave Blumenstock by July 15
This is a fun and enriching training is for all Space Odyssey volunteers and is required for any new Space O volunteers. This training will teach you about our teaching philosophy as well as introduce you to different ways you can facilitate as well as some carts or demos you may not have seen before. Should be a fun night!
NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS FOR 2013
These trainings are required for all new volunteers. Please sign up by contacting Shelley Knepley at , or call her at 303.370.6419. All the trainings run from 9-1:30 unless otherwise noted.
· Tuesday, September 17: VIP Room
· Saturday, October 5: VIP Room
· Tuesday, November 12: VIP Room
EDUCATOR UPLINK
Eddie is on vacation this week. He'll be back wth a new Uplink next week.
SPACE SCIENCE LECTURES & EVENTS
RESERVATION INFO
Volunteers may attend some events for free on a space available basis by calling Adult Programs at 303.370.6303 or emailing .
This is only for lectures, for other programs, like Science Lounge, please call Reservations, 303.370.6000, thank you!
Sci-Fi Film Series
Begins July 9Details on showtimes etc.:
http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/sci-fi-film-series/
CHAMBERLAIN OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday July 13
http://yourhub.denverpost.com/denver/dus-historic-chamberlin-observatory-open-house-features-lord/OtyE7VCQCcsKj4cmqNEbqK-ugc
60 Minutes in Space
Go "behind the stories" in space science using the best images and animation available to help understand new developments. Seating is limited to first come, first served.
Wednesday, July 317 p.m.
Gates Planetarium
Free
The next 60 Minutes in Space will be on Wednesday, August 28
Curiosity Rover Update
On August 5, 2012, after seven minutes of terror, NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission successfully landed the "mega-rover" Curiosity, the largest and most advanced mobile laboratory ever to operate on the surface another planet. Over the past year, Curiosity has been busy investigating climate and geology on Mars. Experts will discuss updates and discoveries related to geochemistry, weather, and atmospheric conditions, including results from the Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD), the first MSL instrument to return data. RAD is also one of the first instruments sent to Mars to specifically prepare for future human exploration.
Monday,August 5
7:00 p.m.
Phipps IMAX Theater
$8 member, $10 nonmember, $5 child (ages 3-12)
MUSEUM NEWS
DMNS TEEN APPRECIATION PARTY
It's Party Time!
Wednesday, July 17
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and dessert provided
EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
Getting to know Dinosaur Hunter Dr. Joe Sertich
Ricketson Auditorium: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Joe Sertich began working at the Museum in 2011. His first day on the job he reported to work in Snowmass and became one of the lead scientists who worked on one of the most significant fossil finds of our time. Learn about how Dr. Joe Sertich turned his love of crocodiles, dinosaurs and science into a career at the Museum. Joe is going to share his story with you and answer your questions. Did you know this world renowned paleontologist was a volunteer at DMNS when he was a teenager too?! To learn more about Joe and how he travels around the world, making new discoveries visit our website: http://www.dmns.org/science/museum-scientists/joseph-sertich/
Rare Opportunity
West Atrium: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Get to see specimens hand picked by Dr. Joe Sertich that are not on display at the Museum. We're bringing them out from behind-the-scenes this evening only!
Dinner
Southeast Atrium: 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Hang out with other teen volunteers and staff
Eat yummy food
A Big Thank You
As a way to say thank you for all you do to make the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, a more energetic and engaging place we are throwing this awesome teen volunteer appreciation party, just for you. Actually, it's for you and one of your lucky friends. Yep, this time you can bring a guest!
RSVP
Deadline: please sign up for the party by Monday, July 15, 2013.
For instructions about how to sign up, pleasevisit the DMNS Volunteer Portal: http://volunteers.dmns.org/media/6995/how_to_sign_up_for_teen_appreciation_party_summer_2013.pdf
MORE MUSEUM INFO
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VOLUNTEER ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE EVENTS
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DaveBlumenstock
Coordinator of Volunteers for Space Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Phone 303.370.8344
Fax 303.370.6005
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