Watt Family Innovation Center

Watt’s Up: Campus MovieFest Week and Planet 9 from Outer Space

Helen Purnell, Class of 2020

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Events

Campus MovieFest Filmmaking week: Stop by the Watt Center on Tuesday (2/19) for the start of Campus MovieFest Filmmaking week! This is the perfect time to pick up your equipment and fill out your release forms. Come back by the Watt Center Wednesday (2/20) or Thursday (2/21) this week to put together a five minute or less film. You have the opportunity to compete for prizes and a chance to go on to “Terminus,” which is a nationwide film festival in Atlanta. Learn more here.

“Planet 9 From Outer Space” Lecture: Professor Mike Brown, best known for his discovery of Eris, the most massive object found in the solar system in 150 years, will lecture on “Planet 9 from Outer Space” in Watt Auditorium as part of the College of Science Discover Lecture Series and the TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speakers Series on Thursday (2/21) from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

CollabFest

Did you know that CollabFest has four different tracks? If you are interested in food, check out the Food Track schedule. The Food Track focuses on food justice, equity and access to healthy food for all individuals.

Did You Know…

…that you can use the equipment in the Makerspace at no cost? All you need to do to get started is complete the online training! Check out the Makerspace website for some more details.



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