Register Now through June 24
This two-week summer enrichment program session (July 8–18) for students in grades 3–8 offers learning and fun in a supervised environment.
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parkland on Mattis (217/353-2055)
June 7, 14, 21 and 28
Take a live-narrated tour of the wonders of tonight’s sky in a show for all ages.
Fridays, 7 p.m., Staerkel Planetarium
Witness the raw power of the cosmos in this thrilling show that gives you a front-row seat to watch as worlds collide.
Fridays, 8 p.m., Staerkel Planetarium
June 7 or 25
Health Professions Application Overview
What does it take to apply to our popular health career programs? Come and get the facts.
Tuesdays, 5–5:50 p.m., Parkland on Mattis, Room H101
June 10–26
Planning to enroll at Parkland and need to take course placement tests? Learn how in a free session. Call 217/351-2441 to register.
Mondays or Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m., Room D120
June 11, 18 and 25
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly. Learn about the history and future of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel. Presented in collaboration with the Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul.
Tuesdays, 2 p.m., Staerkel Planetarium
June 11 to 27
A Sesame Street™ production! Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu on an imaginary trip to the moon. Enjoy it with your kids!
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Staerkel Planetarium
June 13, 20, and 27
A jungle adventurer uses a magical camera to take visitors on an exciting safari through the Solar System. Enjoy it with your kids!
Thursdays, 11 a.m., Staerkel Planetarium
June 19
Professor Paul Young, Graphic Design program director, will discuss the challenges and rewards of working in the world of digital media; lecture coincides with Parkland’s Graphic Design Student Juried Exhibition.
Wednesday, 10–11 a.m., Parkland Art Gallery
June 27
Watch contemporary movies from around the world through this summer. Film is directed by Mani Haghighi (Iran 2012).
Thursday, 6:30–8 p.m., Room C118
Now through June 20!