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January Franklinton Friday - Cat-Stravaganza

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January 11, 2019
7:00PM - 9:30PM
The STEAM Factory, 2nd Floor, at 400 West Rich St

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Add to Calendar 2019-01-11 19:00:00 2019-01-11 21:30:00 January Franklinton Friday - Cat-Stravaganza Come spend an evening with us as we host another exciting Franklinton Friday!Our evening will feature engaging micro-lectures and discussions from Ohio State Faculty. Specific features and programming are as follows...Colony Cats - will have kitties that you can meet, play with and adopt. Plus presentations on TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return/Release) program, the importance of fostering and benefits of volunteering.Dr. Kelly George (CHAIRE) & the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – The Educational Value of Ambassador Animals in Conservation (featuring a live cheetah!)Veterinarians from The Ohio State University - College of Veterinary Medicine including: Jessica Quimby (Internal Medicine) – What You Need to Know About Kidney Disease and Dr. Sarah Moore (Neurology & Neurosurgery) – Veterinarian’s Perspective on What Makes Cats AmazingMeg Daly (Museum of Biological Diversity) will talk over juvenilazation of cats and why they make great pets!Plus COSI- Make your own catnip toys art project and more!Come explore the thematic visual arts contest submissions, create your own art masterpieces, plus food and other surprises. It’s a great night of learning and exploration for the entire family! The STEAM Factory, 2nd Floor, at 400 West Rich St The STEAM Factory at The Ohio State University steamfactory@osu.edu America/New_York public

Come spend an evening with us as we host another exciting Franklinton Friday!

Our evening will feature engaging micro-lectures and discussions from Ohio State Faculty. Specific features and programming are as follows...

  • Colony Cats - will have kitties that you can meet, play with and adopt. Plus presentations on TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return/Release) program, the importance of fostering and benefits of volunteering.
  • Dr. Kelly George (CHAIRE) & the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – The Educational Value of Ambassador Animals in Conservation (featuring a live cheetah!)
  • Veterinarians from The Ohio State University - College of Veterinary Medicine including: Jessica Quimby (Internal Medicine) – What You Need to Know About Kidney Disease and Dr. Sarah Moore (Neurology & Neurosurgery) – Veterinarian’s Perspective on What Makes Cats Amazing
  • Meg Daly (Museum of Biological Diversity) will talk over juvenilazation of cats and why they make great pets!
  • Plus COSI- Make your own catnip toys art project and more!

Come explore the thematic visual arts contest submissions, create your own art masterpieces, plus food and other surprises. It’s a great night of learning and exploration for the entire family!