Summer Program 2005 / Update

Hi John:

Sorry to hear of your personal life experience. As you already know forgiveness with understanding is a virtue.

As regards the Summer Program here is an update.

WSU hosts game, extreme sports challenge: Wayne State University will host pro skateboarder Reese Forbes at the Xtreme Challenge Aug. 12-14 at the Pontiac Silverdome. The event is hosted by U Name It Events and Entertainment L.L.C. of Pontiac and is expected to attract more than 200,000 game enthusiasts. Participants will compete in computer and video game challenges, live sporting tournaments like three-on-three basketball, a soccer shootout, flag football, wall climbing, skateboarding and a paintball tournament -- all for big prizes. There will also be a digital filmmaking competition and a digital music producer competition. There will also be celebrity guests and musical performances, video game workshops and showcases for new technology and sporting products. Event profits will fund the development of the Center for Digital Arts & New Media in Pontiac, which will promote technology for youth. Tickets are $12 per day or $25 for the weekend. As part of an agreement with 93.1 WDRQ Doug-FM, WSU students and employees pay $9.31 per day, a savings of $2.69, or $15.69, a savings of $9.31, for a three-day pass. Visit http://www.xtremechallengelive.com/ for ticket information, a list of events and to register for the games.

Dan Pesserl is responsible for the web-site development. The observatory is helping to shape, support and participate in this initiative to create funding for a Digital SMART Center for YOUTH in downtown Pontiac. Let me know what your thoughts might be.

Other Summer Program activities are progressing along lines we have previously discussed. Let me know what your schedule will allow regarding visiting the observatory and finding ways to engage your mind, body and soul in the weeks ahead. (;<)

Best,

Jim