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Rieke Weekie - October 28th - October 31st

It’s time for the seventh annual Rieke Weekie! Join us October 28th – October 31st, as the College of Natural Sciences hosts special events in celebration of the disciplines represented in the Rieke Science Center (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science & Environmental Studies, and Physics).

Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, October 28th
11:30am-12:15pm, Rieke Lobby & Ostenson Museum

  • Meet up with the Physics Department for demos and general advising information for majors and minors.
  • Stop by the Ostenson Museum (Rieke 123) to see what spooky specimens Professor Jacob Egge has on display for Halloween.
  • Participate in a Find Enrieké scavenger hunt and win a sticker and a 3D printed slug. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for the rules of the hunt.)

Thursday, October 30th
11:30am-12:15pm, Rieke Lobby

  • Attend the Natural Sciences Research Poster Presentations event to see what your classmates have been up to over the summer. If you’re interested in participating in summer research in the future, this is a great time to ask student-researchers questions about their experiences.
  • Stop by the Alumni & Student Connections table to get information about all the services they provide.
  • Participate in a Find Enrieké scavenger hunt and win a sticker and a 3D printed slug. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for the rules of the hunt.)

4-5pm, Foss Field outside of Rieke

  • Join us for the second annual Spooky Scholar 5K! Lace up to run, walk, stroll, or haunt your way through the course across PLU’s campus. Costumes, especially those related to your academic interest, are encouraged. Everyone who finishes before 5pm will receive a special Spooky Scholar 5K sticker and certificates will be awarded for the fastest time, the most creative costume, and the most scholarly costume.

Friday, October 31st – Frieke Friday!
1pm, Rieke Lobby

  • Visit Frieke the 12ft skeleton in the Rieke Lobby where we’ll be giving out skeleton stickers and Halloween candy.
  • Participate in our skeletal anatomy quiz with prizes for the top three groups who correctly identify the most bones.
  • Check out the winners of the Rieke Photo Contest – as we reveal the top 3 photos in each category and award prizes.
  • Hunt through Rieke for the last day of the Find Enrieké scavenger hunt. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for the rules of the hunt.)

Rules for Finding Enrieké

Every year when Rieke Weekie rolls around, the crocheted version of our slug mascot Enrieké decides to leave their home in the window of the Rieke admin office and take a stroll around the building. We rely on students and especially our NatSci Fellows to track Enrieké down and return them to room 158. If you find Enrieké this week, and bring them back to Rieke 158, we’ll give you a special sticker and a 3D printed slug (you can choose between black or gold slugs).
Rules:
  • Enrieké will go missing three times during Rieke Weekie: once on Monday, once on Wednesday, and once on Friday.
  • You can search for Enrieké alone or with a partner. (No more than two people can be part of a search team.)
  • The first person (or team of two) to return Enrieké to Rieke 158 will get that day’s prize!

We look forward to celebrating with you! If you have any questions, please contact Christine Nicolai, NatSci Admin Asst. at nicolacs@plu.edu