October 19, 2005 Source: St. Mary's University: http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2005/19-10-2005.html Celebrating Einstein's Work The Department of Astronomy & Physics at Saint Mary's University is co-sponsoring (jointly with the Department of Physics at Dalhousie) a Public Lecture celebrating 2005 as the World Year of Physics - 100 years since Einstein's revolutionary scientific papers. As part of a national public lecture tour, the Department is pleased to have Professor Clifford Will from Washington University speak on the topic: "Was Einstein Right?" The talk will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 27 in the Scotiabank Auditorium (Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building, Dalhousie University). Professor Will is one of the world's foremost experts on Einstein's work, and a terrific public lecturer. For more details on this talk, please visit http://fizz.phys.dal.ca/files/ACFThsV6b.html For more information on Canada's national lecture tour and events in celebration of World Year of Physics 2005, please click on https://www.cap.ca/wyp/index.asp Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald Public Affairs Officer Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs (902) 420.5514 E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca www.smu.ca
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