Perception and Illusion:
The Physics of Light and Optics

The University of Maryland Union Gallery is will be hosting an exhibit of interactive physics demonstrations from the Department's world-class Lecture Demonstration facility, operated by Professor Richard Berg.

Focusing on the human visual system and principles of light, the exhibit will showcase visual illusions and hands-on learning demonstrations - and highlight some of the exciting current research conducted by Maryland physicists. The exhibit will begin on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 with a reception and short physics demonstration show by Dr. Berg, held at 1:30pm.

For more information, please click here.

Physics Holiday Tea
December 10, 2004
2pm - 4pm
Physics Lobby

Celebrate the winter holidays with an afternoon tea in the Physics Department! This year, in lieu of individual group festivities, we're bringing them all together in one large event.

We are asking that you work with the holiday tea coordinators for your research group, administrative area or student group and tell them what you plan to bring. This is “tea” and not a luncheon, so please limit your contributions to “finger” foods (i.e., appetizers, hors d’oeuvres). Cups, plates and napkins for each table will be supplied.

The Department will provide sodas. For those who prefer coffee or tea, Dining Services has graciously agreed to extend the special discount offered to our daily Physics Tea participants ($.75 per cup) during this time.

Please click here for a list of holiday coordinators.

Commencement Ceremonies

The University will hold the campus-wide commencement ceremony on the evening of December 18, 2004 at 7pm at the Comcast Center. For more information, please click here.

The College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CMPS) will hold its commencement ceremony the following day, December 19, 2004 at 10am in the Dekelbaum Concert Hall of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Dr. Edward J. Weiler, director of NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center as will address the graduates and their friends and families. Tickets are not required.

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