Solar Eclipse Watch Party

SAVE THE DATE! Join the SUNY Poly campus community on Monday, April 8 as we host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party with fun and educational events for everyone! For more information, contact Bill Dustin at dustinw@sunypoly.edu.

Science DIY

Noon | Student Center Multi-Purpose Room

Build a camera obscura to safely view the eclipse with Associate Professor Christina Boylan.

Exploring the Science and Culture of Eclipses

1:15 p.m. | Student Center Multi-Purpose Room

Learn about the fascinating science and history behind solar eclipses. Dr. Sing Chi Leung, astrophysicist, and Dr. Christina Boylan, historian, will give a lecture on these topics, as well as an explanation of safety protocols before viewing the eclipse.

Half Moons, Eclipse Glasses, and Kahoot!

2:15 p.m. | Wildcat Field House

Enjoy refreshments, pick up your solar eclipse glasses, and play Eclipse Triva in the Wildcat Field House. 

Solar Eclipse Viewing

2:45

The crowd will head outside to view the eclipse. The height of the eclipse is expected to take place at 3:15 p.m.

Special Thanks

The SUNY Poly community would like to thank the anonymous donor for providing 500 pairs of solar eclipse glasses, as well as the Student Government Association and Alumni Association for their support of this event.