Each year, the Physics and Astronomy Department invites its students, teaching assistants, faculty and staff to a wonderful afternoon of relaxation and fun-filled excitement.  This event is held to honor our graduating seniors and to add some relief from the demanding studies of finals week for all!

On Wednesday, May 9, 2001, we all convened at the Bewkes Center (those of us that didn't get lost due to a poor map!).  Activities included canoeing, volleyball, and horseshoes. We ate a delicious lunch of picnic food.  The weather was sunny and relatively warm, but not for swimming (although some brave souls tried it!).  Below are some fun pictures.....

Soaking up the sun and enjoying the view..

Faculty, staff and students enjoying the food...

Our food caterer taking a break...

Talking physics?

It's coming right to you, Professor Malin...

Clear off the volleyball court... it's Prof. Galvez's turn..

Rescuing the volleyball by canoe...

Department athletes in action...

Check out Professor Balonek's "dancing volleyball moves"?!

Where's the motor on this thing???

The volleyball cheerleaders on the sidelines....

Prof. Holbrow "coaching" the cheerleaders.

Enough coaching - now it's time to play ball!

We're off to the canoe races...

Mike and Jen discussing the "honeymoon suite" possibilities at the Bewkes cottage...

Prof. Mansfield telling those jokes again!

Did the ball go in the water again??

Yes, the ball went in the water again!

Sure beats cleaning floors & typing those manuscripts! (staff members)

Spectators...

Is it "finals" or "football" strategies being discussed?

Profs. Amato & Galvez heading for rough waters...

Having fun...

Congratulations & goodbye to all our seniors...

For returning students, faculty and staff, 

until next year...