(October 7, 2009, New Orleans, La.) - The University of New Orleans Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences will host an array of free interactive learning activites Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16 in celebration of the American Geological Institute's Earth Science Week.

The following free activities will be featured in the Geology & Psychology Building.

Monday, October 12

10 a.m.-11 a.m. MP² Lab Tours, G&P, room 1059

Tuesday, October 13

2 p.m..-3 p.m. MP² Lab Tours, G&P, room 1059

2 p.m.-3 p.m. 3D (IMAX-like) Geological Model Demonstration, G&P room 1032

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Evolution of Louisiana Coastal Zone, G&P, room 1064

Wednesday, October 14

10 a.m.-11 a.m. MP² Lab Tours, G&P, room 1059

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Fish Ecology Aquarium Demonstration, G&P, room 1047

Thursday, October 15

2 p.m.-3 p.m. MP² Lab Tours, G&P, room 1059

3 p.m.-4 p.m. Dynamics Sediment Transport, G&P, room 1047

Friday, October 16

10 a.m.-11 a.m. MP² Lab Tours, G&P, room 1059

To arrange group tours, call (504) 280-6794. For more information on Earth and Environmental Sciences programs at UNO, visit http://ees.uno.edu/.

The University of New Orleans (UNO), the urban research University of the State of Louisiana, provides essential support for the educational, economic, cultural and social well-being of the culturally rich and diverse New Orleans metropolitan area. It opened its doors in 1958 as part of the Louisiana State University System "to bring public-supported higher education to Louisiana's largest urban community." Today, UNO offers 43 undergraduate degree programs, 37 masters, and 11 doctoral programs. The 340-acre main campus sits on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, offering easy access to all parts of the metro area. For more information, visit www.uno.edu.

Johanna M. Schindler  

Office of Communications and Publications

(504) 280-6939

Fax (504) 280-7061

jschindl@uno.edu