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| Dear UWM Planetarium friends, Our wonderful facility has been open to the public for 60 years. It is amazing to me that a machine of that era is still working well (with, of course, meticulous, biannual maintenance performed by specialized technicians at Ash Enterprises). May it continue! We have been asking ourselves how to mark this birthday. We came to the conclusion that simple carries the day. An open house with cake and several short indoor stargazing sessions seems to hit the spot. We will continue to do the kind of programming that we enjoy: fascinating science topics such as Birth of the Universe, cultural programs that highlight how people around the world connect with the celestial such as Arabian Nights, fun one-offs such as Space Night, and of course school programs. This January also marks my 19th year as the director of the planetarium. I have gotten better at focusing on our strengths and avoiding stretching myself too thin. A major breakthrough was that more presenters allowed us to offer many more programs than I could humanly perform on my own. I have also figured out the value of rehearsals. Recently, I took an intense course on how to be a better supervi sor, which I look forward to putting into practice. I look forward to seeing you under the stars, Jean |
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