Polar Connect Event

I've reproduced here under the message to invite us all at the PolarConnect event, celebrating the 50 years of the Antarctic Treaty. Jump in!

Dear Polar Enthusiasts:

After its first fifty years, the Antarctic Treaty shines as a rare beacon of international cooperation. To celebrate this milestone of peace in our civilization with hope and inspiration for future generations ANTARCTICA DAY is recognized to be December 1st.

It deserves to be celebrated as a day of freedom and peace for all mankind, because on that date in 1959 the Antarctic Treaty was signed by 12 nations, setting aside nearly 10% of the Earth forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.

In North America, there will be a PolarConnect Event to celebrate Antarctica Day!  Join us from anywhere in the world for a real-time, interactive event that connects the public with a research team in Antarctica.  Presenters include Prof. M.C. Kennicutt II of Texas A&M University and PolarTREC teacher Michelle Brown at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.

DATE/TIME: 1 December 2011,  9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time
[10AM PST, 11AM MST, 12PM CST, 1PM EST]

For more details on how to join and to register, go to:
http://www.polartrec.com/polar-connect/register

These events are FREE and use a computer and/or phone to Celebrate Antarctica Day! Register now so you can get the instructions early!

Cheers,

Janet Warburton and Sarah Crowley
PolarTREC Education Project Managers