Special Events

Estep Room of the Bill S. Cole University Center

This is an exciting seminar to be held here at East Central University. Dr. Nathan Jacobson of the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, will speak on: "Chemistry and Physics at High Temperatures: Hot Topics at NASA". The seminar will take place on October 24, 2014 at 2:30 pm. The seminar will be held in the Estep Room of the Bill S. Cole University Center. All interested persons are welcome!

Chemistry and Physics at High Temperatures
Hot Topics at NASA
Nathan Jacobson
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, OH  44135

Phenomena at high temperatures are important in many of NASA’s programs.  Three areas are discussed in this seminar: the hot section of an aircraft turbine engine, the thermal protection shields of the Space Shuttle Orbiter and high temperatures of distant worlds in our solar system and beyond.  Aircraft turbines are remarkable machines—running reliably for many, many miles.  This is due to the strong, light, and highly durable materials in the engine.   A different type of high temperature material system was used to protect the Space Shuttle Orbiter from the heat of re-entry. The thermal protection system consisted of thermal tiles and thermal blankets on the body of the vehicle and reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) on the Nose Cap and Wing Leading Edge.  A third area where an understanding of high temperature processes is important is in worlds beyond our earth.  Venus is considerably warmer than our earth and has been the subject of intense study for many years.  And planets beyond our solar system which are near to their stars likely have atmospheres determined by the laws of high temperature chemistry and physics.

Estep Room of the University Center

Ataloa Theatre

Time: 2PM and 7PM

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Estep Multimedia Center

Speaker:  Dr. Jennifer McMahon

Topic:  The Philosopher's Stone

Flyer

Linscheid Library (2nd Floor)

East Lawn Between Horace Mann and Danley Hall

$1.00 ONLY!

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ECU Rotaract’s Annual “Costumes for a Cure” - A Fight to the Finish to End Polio Worldwide

Next week, ECU Rotaract Club will be holding their annual “Costumes for a Cure” fundraiser for PolioPlus. During this event (held on Oct. 29^th and 30^th), ECU Rotaractors will dress up in their craziest Halloween costumes and collect donations from ECU faculty, staff, and students. While polio is no longer common in the United States, it is still present in several countries around the world. Therefore, this event is not only intended to raise money to end polio, but to also draw attention that this disease still exists.

Every fall semester, Rotaract focuses its fundraising efforts on PolioPlus. Starting out as a regional project a few decades ago, PolioPlus has grown into a world-changing operation with one main goal – eradicating polio from the planet. So far, only one disease has ever been eradicated: smallpox in 1980. Now, polio is expected to be the 2^nd ever eradicated disease, and it is expected to occur within our lifetime.

While polio is incurable, crippling, and potentially deadly, a small, $0.60 vaccination can permanently protect children around the world.  Because of Rotary International, UNICEF, and several other sponsors, over 2.5 billion children have been vaccinated for this disease. Today Rotarians are acting fast to rid polio in the last 3 countries that remain endemic– Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Thanks to Rotary International and these sponsors, the world is now 99% polio-free. 

However, the fight is not over yet. Polio has once again returned in several other countries, and if we don’t act fast this life-crippling disease could come back worse than before. 

Just one dollar can save the lives of almost two children. If you don’t see Rotaractors on the days of “Costumes for a Cure” but would still like to contribute, please stop by Horace Mann, room 127D (Dr. Robert Newcomer’s office).

To learn more please visit: www.endpolionow.org

Thank you for your time, and we hope that together we can give the world hope!

Linzi Thompson
ECU Rotaract Club
President, 2014-15

Ataloa Theatre

Order of Performances

Miami  - 8 a.m. 
McAlester  - 9 a.m.
Metro Christian - 10 a.m.
Oologah  - 11 a.m.
Cascia Hall  - 12 p.m.

Wagoner - 2:15 p.m.
Guymon - 3:15 p.m.
Mt. St. Mary  - 4:15 p.m.
Bishop McGuiness   - 5:15 p.m.

Awards ceremony - 7 p.m.

Parking lot of the football stadium

It is time for the City of Ada’s annual household hazardous waste collection event. The collection event will be held in the parking lot of the football stadium from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm this coming Saturday November 1.  As in previous years a wide range of chemical and other kinds of wastes will be accepted including antifreeze, batteries, oil and other automotive products, paint and solvents,  pesticides and yard chemicals, cleaning products and swimming pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, passenger car tires, rechargeable batteries and old electronics waste.

Please see the flyer or call the City of Ada Department of Public Works at 436-8100 for more information.

Foundation Hall of the CBCC