rob@uokmax.UUCP (09/22/87)
(This is a repost of an earlier message, which may not have gotten through due to system problems) What is your "Vision of the Universe"? In 1987, nearly 2100 students from across Oklahoma answered this question through their art as they participated in "Visions of the Universe" student art contest. Sponsored annually by the Kirkpatrick Planetarium in Oklahoma City, the contest is open to all Oklahoma students in grades K-12. Themes for the contest range across all areas of astronomy, science fiction, and fantasy. Each year the planetarium holds a reception for the finalists and winners. Over four hundred students and parents attended last year's reception. Highlights of the reception included inspiring speeches by both C.J. Cherryh and Freda Deskin, Oklahoma "Teacher in Space" candidate. These two individuals praised the students for their work, and encouraged them to keep pursuing their "vision of the universe" to make it a reality. This year the Kirkpatrick Planetarium needs more individuals willing to share their "vision" with the students involved in the 1988 "Visions of the Universe" contest. The awards reception will be held on the evening of Friday, February 26, 1988. We are expecting over 600 students and parents to attend. The Kirkpatrick Planetarium will be able to provide air fare and lodging for a qualified speaker. We are looking for science fiction or fantasy writers, artists, illustrators, members of the scientific community, etc. We would also like to hear from individuals involved in special effects. If interested please contact, before January 1, 1988: Kirkpatrick Planetarium Christina R. Reeves-Shull 2100 N.E. 52nd Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Ph. 405-424-5545 Or, send mail to rob@uokmax -- Robert K. Shull University of Oklahoma, Engineering Computer Network ihnp4!occrsh!uokmax!rob CIS 73765,1254 Delphi RKSHULL