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Contact: Tom Parisi, NIU Office of Public Affairs
(815) 753-3635

November 2, 2005

Glassblowing demonstration, sale set for Nov. 15

DeKalb, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club will hold its annual glassblowing demonstration on Tuesday, Nov. 15. It will feature the work of chemistry department glassblower, Dan Edwards.

The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Room 143 of Faraday Hall. It is open to the public.

“This is an opportunity to see a master of the art at work,” said Michael Spires, coordinator for recruitment and public relations for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. “It's fascinating to watch as Edwards turns an ordinary glass rod into a sparkling icicle, or a hummingbird perched on a stylized tree. It's great fun for the whole family, from children to adults.”

A glass sale will be held after the demonstration, where items made by Edwards will be available for purchase. They will include Christmas ornaments, icicles, small animals and beaker mugs. The sale will continue on the following day, Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Faraday West lobby.

“All of the items Edwards makes throughout the year will be sold at this event. They make great gifts,” Spires said. “The prices are reasonable and all the proceeds go to support our students. Everybody wins in a situation like that.”

All of the money earned will help support various activities held by the NIU Chemistry Club, an American Chemical Society student program and pre-professional program that promotes the chemistry field to undergraduate students.

Parking for the event will be available after 7 p.m. in the NIU Parking Garage on Normal Road. The parking facility is located across the street from Faraday Hall West. For more information on the demonstration, contact Michael Spires at (815) 753-1133.

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