Night Elf Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 A university near us is cancelling classes from noon to 4:00pm for the eclipse. My dd's university is hosting a large viewing in their football stadium. First 5000 students get free glasses. She said she isn't going to battle that crowd. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 My dd is rather bummed. She has a class from Noon - 2:30 on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 smart of them - they probably realize a lot of students want to see it. dh has offered to drive 2ds (who hates to drive) to oregon to watch it. I don't want to go, too much to do. I'm trying to fly out bright and early on tuesday to see my dd. but we'd stay at my friend's house on sunday night.. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The universities the boys attend don't start classes until Tuesday, but both have multiple viewing events scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It seems reasonable for places of learning to promote seeing science live and in action. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The county next to me closed all public schools on Monday due to the eclipse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 DD's community college hasn't started yet, but is having a viewing party on the green next Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 One kid's college cancelled classes; I am not sure about the other kid. It will be her first day of class. I mailed her glasses. Public schools here are holding kids in school an extra hour so they are not in the bus nor walking home to look at the sun. My county is encouraging parents to check kids out at 12:00 if they want to see the eclipse since the county could not afford to buy glasses for the kids. My neice's school said it was an unexcused absence to leave school to view the eclipse And her SCIENCE teacher is giving a test on Monday 6th period - during the eclipse!!! It is a microbiology class; he told the kids they can see super cool stuff looking through a microscope anyways!!!! I think he gets worst science teacher of the year award. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Our community college just decided to close that day. Our school district decided a couple of months ago (school hasn't even started yet). We're in totality and expecting major travel problems, so many workplaces are cancelling just to let people opt to stay off the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Honorary dd's college is hosting an eclipse viewing party, lots of fun, telescope viewing, free glasses, professors from the physics/astrophysics/astronomy department on hand to answer questions, etc. I think it is kind of a great way to get the kids interacting with faculty and staff in a super positive way. In the path of totality, I think it has to be treated like other acts of mother nature like blizzards because traffic tie ups will be insane and the potential for stranded motorists much greater. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We are near the path of totality, but not in it. Our local uni is having a viewing party with a modified afternoon schedule. That is their first day of classes. Honestly, I am surprised they are having class. We are within an hour of totality, so I would be interested in knowing how full those Monday classes are with people wanting to catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Our classes begin on Monday. I am not aware of any classes being cancelled. The university does have a number of eclipse viewing and educational events scheduled for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The county next to me closed all public schools on Monday due to the eclipse. This has a lot to do with the increased traffic expected right at school leaving time along with the school not being sure they can make sure no kid looks up at the sun during the eclipse and damages their eyesight. (at recess, through windows, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 One kid's college cancelled classes; I am not sure about the other kid. It will be her first day of class. I mailed her glasses. Public schools here are holding kids in school an extra hour so they are not in the bus nor walking home to look at the sun. My county is encouraging parents to check kids out at 12:00 if they want to see the eclipse since the county could not afford to buy glasses for the kids. My neice's school said it was an unexcused absence to leave school to view the eclipse And her SCIENCE teacher is giving a test on Monday 6th period - during the eclipse!!! It is a microbiology class; he told the kids they can see super cool stuff looking through a microscope anyways!!!! I think he gets worst science teacher of the year award. Uh, yeah. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I think it's great! But don't know that many public schools (younger kids) want to mess around with the safety issues related to viewing an eclipse. My kiddos school district sent an email that all students will remain inside and windows closed on Monday, for safety reasons...if we wante our children to experience the eclipse, keep them home. So we will keep them home and watch it together (sharing two pair of glasses and making some projects - former homeschooler that I am) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 My neice's school said it was an unexcused absence to leave school to view the eclipse And her SCIENCE teacher is giving a test on Monday 6th period - during the eclipse!!! It is a microbiology class; he told the kids they can see super cool stuff looking through a microscope anyways!!!! I think he gets worst science teacher of the year award. Oh that's just stupid!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 This has a lot to do with the increased traffic expected right at school leaving time along with the school not being sure they can make sure no kid looks up at the sun during the eclipse and damages their eyesight. (at recess, through windows, etc) Yes, they sent out a letter explaining their reasons, which were mainly focused on the safety of the students. Our county purchased NASA approved glasses for 5th - 12th grade. They are having a safety seminar beforehand & students with signed permission slips can see it outside. My daughter is pretty excited. I didn't purchase glasses & now I can't find any for me & my son. â˜¹ï¸ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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