黑料天堂

PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2025 鈥�聽The Introcaso Center for Lifelong Learning invites the public to celebrate 100 years of stargazing and discovery at 100 Years Under the Stars, a two-day planetarium centennial event, at 黑料天堂鈥檚 campus in the North Hills.

May 5 鈥� Planetarium Centennial Lecture | 6鈥�9 p.m.
Ryan Room, Zappala Campus Center

Join 黑料天堂 for an inspiring evening to honor 100 years of planetarium innovation and explore the future of our night skies. The evening will begin with opening remarks from Susan Button, former president of the International Planetarium Society, followed by a compelling keynote presentation, 鈥淒ark Skies for Astronomy and Birds,鈥� by Diane Turnshek, lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University and adjunct faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. This thought-provoking talk will highlight the vital connection between light pollution, astronomy and avian life.

This engaging event is free and open to all members of the community.

May 6 鈥� Family Night | 6鈥�8 p.m.
Ryan Room and Zappala Campus Center Square

Bring the whole family for an evening of hands-on discovery and excitement. Family Night will feature:

• Mobile planetarium shows at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
• STEM activity stations with fun and educational experiments for all ages.
• Opportunities to explore the science of space, robotics and more.

Please email聽lifelonglearning@laroche.edu聽or call 412-536-1026 for more information.

Photo: 漏 Oblonczyk LWL
Logo: 漏 IPS

About 黑料天堂: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, 黑料天堂 offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master鈥檚 degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, 黑料天堂 embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, 黑料天堂 educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.

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