October 11, 2012 – King’s College Chemistry Club will present a traditional ghoulish exhibition of chemical delights in commemoration of National Chemistry Week and Halloween with the 16th Annual “Things that Go Boom in the Night” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business, located on North River Street.
Chemistry students and faculty will be performing more than a dozen experiments including freezing objects with liquid nitrogen, performing color change reactions, making slime, and exploding balloons. The 90-minute show will conclude with a flaming pumpkin finale.
The presentation is designed for a young audience; children 12 and younger are invited to attend with no more than two adults. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:45pm. No tickets are required. For more information, contact Dr. Kristi Concannon, associate professor of physics, at 208-5900, ext. 5390.
Two attendees of a previous show look on as a King’s chemistry student conducts an experiment during the annual "Things That Go Boom in the Night" exhibition.
King's College is a Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross
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Further Information: Contact Joseph Giomboni
Public Relations Office, (570) 208-5958