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Continental Drift: An Update 



Saturday, October 25, 2:00p.m. 

 James Simpson Theatre 

 Tickets $5.00 (Members: $3.00) 



The Theory of Continental Drift explains the 

 development of earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, 

 and oceans. Still, this theory was not accepted until 

 the 1960s. Join three leading scientists in a panel dis- 

 cussion on our drifting continents. 



Panel members include: 



Dr. Ursula Marvin 



Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 



Cambridge, Massachusetts 



Dr. L.W. Morley 



Adjunct Professor in the Center for Research in 



Experimental Space Science and The Department 



of Earth and Atmospheric Science 



York University; Ontario, Canada 



Dr. Jack Oliver 



Professor and Director of the Consortium for 

 Continental Reflection Profiling 

 Cornell University; Ithaca, New York 



Moderator: 



Mr. Paul Sipiera 



Associate Professor of Earth Sciences 



Harper College; Palatine, Illinois 



October Weekend Programs 



Each Saturday and Sunday you are invited 

 to explore the world of natural history at Field 

 Museum. Free tours, demonstrations, and films re- 

 lated to ongoing exhibits at the Museum are designed 

 for families and adults. Listed below are only a few of 

 the numerous activities each weekend. Check the 

 Weekend Programs sheet upon arrival for the com- 

 plete schedule and program locations. The programs 

 are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois 

 Arts Council. 



October 



4 11 :30am. Ancient Egypt (tour). Explore the 

 traditions of ancient Egypt from everyday life to 

 myths and mummies. 



5 1:00pm. Welcome to the Field (tour). Enjoy a 

 sampling of our most significant exhibits as you ex- 

 plore the scope of Field Museum. 



These programs are free with Museum admission 

 and no tickets are required. 



Registration 



Be sure to complete all requested information on the 

 ticket application. If your request is received less than 

 one week before the program, tickets will be held in 

 your name at the West Entrance box office. Please 



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Expiration Date 



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Return complete ticket application with 

 a self-addressed stamped envelope to: 



Field Museum of Natural History 

 Public Programs: Department of Education 

 Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive 

 Chicago, IL 60605-2497 



Have you enclosed your self-addressed stamped envelope? 



make check payable to Field Museum. Tickets will be 

 mailed upon receipt of check. Refunds will be made 

 only if the program is sold out. 



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