LWC Solar Eclipse Experience of 2024
A group of 75 LWC students, faculty and staff traveled three hours to Ferdinand State Park in Dubois County, Indiana, to experience the great solar eclipse within the path of totality on Monday. The group was led by LWC Professor of Physics Mark McKinnon. Only 13 states were within the path of totality where the moon completely obscured the sun from view.
Several members of the LWC community donned eclipse-viewing glasses to safely look at the natural phenomenon that won’t happen again until August 23, 2044. From left: LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., Vice President for Development Kevin Thompson and Vice President for Administration and Finance Mark Coleman.
More than 400 LWC students gathered at the campus quadrangle on Monday for a great solar eclipse watch party. The students were provided eclipse-viewing safety glasses to protect their eyes while viewing the astronomical event. The watch party was sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
LWC junior Saleh Pierre Ekuchi from Kigoma, Tanzania joined members of the soccer program and more than 400 other LWC co-eds to watch the solar eclipse on Monday. From left: junior Zachary Hite from Hodgenville, Kentucky; junior Blake Warner from Shepherdsville, Kentucky; Ekuchi; and junior Michael Rempel from Asuncion, Paraguay.
Associate Professor of Music & Director of Choral Programs Gerald Chafin and his wife, Sonja, joined students at the LWC solar eclipse watch party on Monday. The Chafins have been integral members of the LWC community and Columbia-Adair County since 1997.
The LWC softball program didn't miss a beat (or a hit), coming together to witness the solar eclipse amidst their busy season. Despite their packed schedules, they paused to share this unique experience with their classmates. Fans can catch their next home game vs. Asbury (Kentucky) University at Marilyn D. Sparks Park on Tuesday, April 9, starting at 3 p.m. CT.
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