"On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond" is an exhibition and program series sponsored by Booth Library, Eastern Illinois University. January 17-May 31, 2019. This exhibit and program series provides historical information on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
“On the Shoulders of Giants” looks at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and more.
"On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond" served as a traveling exhibit for local communities, on display at:
Mattoon Public Library - June 2019
Charleston Public Library - July 2019
Effingham Public Library - August 2019
Lakeland College Library - November 2019
Browse the 2019 - On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond Collections:
The Moon and Beyond: Presentations and Events Photos
- Art Show - Photos
- Concert – Celestial Suite presented by the EIU Faculty Brass Quintet
- Concert – One Giant Leap: A Musical Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing presented by the Eastern Symphonic Band and Concert Band
- Exhibit Opening
- Film Screening – Hidden Figures
- Film Screening - To the Moon and Back: An Oral History of the Lunar Landing
- Presentation – Baby Steps to the Moon
- Presentation – How to Find Killer Asteroids
- Presentation – Orion: Back to the Moon and Beyond
The Moon and Beyond: Media Coverage and Press Releases
The Moon and Beyond: Exhibit Photos
