May 14, 2026鈥揟he Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淔ractals鈥� and 鈥淣anocam鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

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A spectacular show that gives viewers a tour of the fractals in nature, endlessly repeating patterns made from simple algebraic equations. While these fractal zooms are mathematical abstractions, audiences are always amazed to recognize that patterns of nature 鈥� shapes such as trees, lightning, coastlines, insects, bacteria, seashells and more 鈥� can all be found within a fractal zoom. Each fractal tells the story of the processes that created it.

“Nanocam”

A fascinating journey exploring life forms that are invisible to the human eye and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in. This show explores the kingdoms of bacteria, protists and their stunning mechanism of motility, the amazing structure of fungi, the specializations of plants and incredible complexity of the animal kingdom, seen through an electron microscope 鈥� a breathtaking trip into the five kingdoms of living things. This unique program, based on a scientific approach and featuring images that have never been seen before, offers another dimension of reality, a reality that is measured in micrometers.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets are not sold at the door, so they must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

April 16, 2026鈥揟he Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淲onders of the Universe鈥� and 鈥淔orces of Nature鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

Wonders of the Universe

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you鈥檒l witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you鈥檒l fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.

Forces of Nature

Come close to nature鈥檚 most powerful and extreme forces. Cameras capture large-scale volcanoes, earthquakes, and storms as a team of scientists travel the world in an attempt to figure out what causes these dangerous, yet undeniably thrilling natural occurrences. Putting their lives on the line in the name of scientific discovery, the experts forge their way through erupting pits, through volcanic flows, along fault lines, and in cars heading straight for tornados鈥� eyes. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets are not sold at the door, so they must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

March 18, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淟ifestyles of the Stars鈥� and 鈥淪ecret of the Cardboard Rocket鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

“Lifestyles of the Stars”

This 鈥淎stroTours鈥� romp features a brilliant (but wacky) tour bus driver who takes the audience on a tour of the 鈥渉omes鈥� of the stars. A family of 鈥渟pace tourists鈥� asks all the right questions about stellar temperatures, composition, and stellar evolution. Our Astrobus guide, Tachyon, drives passengers to nebulae to explain star formation. Visits to a red dwarf, blue/white giant, red supergiant, and yellow stars include close calls with a stellar flare and a supernova. Complete with discussions about neutron stars and black holes.

“Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”

Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship鈥檚 navigator, an astronomy book. This short is produced with modern 3-D digital animation and a soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas鈥檚 Skywalker Ranch.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Feb. 13, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of 鈥淗ubble Vision 2鈥� and 鈥淓xtreme Planets鈥� at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at

Hubble Vision 2

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. 鈥淗ubble Vision 2鈥� takes the best and most exciting Hubble images and weaves them into an engaging story of cosmic exploration.

Extreme Planets

For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are finally one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. This production explores what makes a planet 鈥淓arth-like鈥� in the first place, and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we鈥檙e looking for.

The Bushman Planetarium, located in Agenstein Hall, room 147, features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.For more information, please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Jan. 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present a public showing of 鈥淪tars of the Pharaohs鈥� at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You鈥檒l learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of their original splendor.

The planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall, room 147. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall, room 140 during regular business hours.

For more information, please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Dec. 10, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings of “Mystery of the Christmas Star” in December.

• Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m.

鈥淢ystery of the Christmas Star鈥�

Journey back over 2,000 years to Bethlehem to discover a scientific explanation for the biblical story of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story aims to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

The planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall room 147. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu for more information.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Nov. 5, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present a public showing of “Nine Planets and Counting” and “Journey to the Stars”聽 at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.

“Nine Planets and Counting”

Take a tour to explore the variety of objects that populate the solar system. Along the way, examine each planet individually and then step back to look at the big picture: rocky worlds compared to gas giants and more. Learn what a planet is and how many call the solar system home.

“Journey to the Stars”

Witness the life and death of stars, including the sun. Extraordinary images captured by telescopes on Earth and in space, combined with stunning never-before-seen images of physics-based simulations, will launch through time and space for an incredible trek through the night sky. Tour stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries and discover the fascinating story that connects Earth to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the sky in the same way again. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.

The Bushman Planetarium is located in Agenstein Hall, room 147. The planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military, and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu for more information.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Oct. 17, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present a public showing of 鈥淪ecret of the Cardboard Rocket鈥� and “Moon Witch”聽 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

“Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”

Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship鈥檚 navigator, an astronomy book. This short is produced with modern 3-D digital animation and a soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas鈥檚 Skywalker Ranch.

“Moon Witch”

All around the world, people have imagined seeing all sorts of strange things and faces in the moon. Moon Witch is a fast-paced, entertaining and informative look at the moon 鈥� why the moon appears larger near the horizon, why it seems like the moon follows you, and why the moon goes through phases.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is tilted slightly, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person, during regular business hours. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu if you would like to purchase tickets in person.

The Bushman Planetarium is located in room 147 of Agenstein Hall on the 大象传媒 campus.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

March 14, 2025–The Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 will present public showings at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14 and Friday, March 21. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147.

Friday, March 14 鈥淪ea Monsters鈥�

Journey 80 million years back in time to an age when mighty dinosaurs dominated the land and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious creatures swam, hunted, and fought for survival beneath the vast, mysterious prehistoric seas. Stunning, photo-realistic imagery re-creates the perilous underwater realm of two young, dolphin-sized marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and follows their incredible journey through waters ruled by some of the most awesome predators ever to prowl the Earth鈥檚 oceans.

Friday, March 21 “Wonders of the Universe” & “Hubble Vision 2”

“Wonders of the Universe”

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you鈥檒l witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you鈥檒l fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.

“Hubble Vision 2”

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. 鈥淗ubble Vision 2鈥� takes the best and most exciting Hubble images and woven them into an engaging story of cosmic exploration.

The Bushman Planetarium features a Digistar 4 projection system and a dome that is slightly tilted, rather than directly overhead, making viewing easier. The Dolby 5.1 surround sound system enhances the viewing experience.

The planetarium is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, military, and senior citizens age 60 and up. Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at or in person at Agenstein Hall room 140 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Feb. 28, 2025–Six more partners have invested in Saint Joseph and its skilled workforce through their support of 大象传媒鈥檚 new Houlne Center for Convergent Technology.

鈥淭he Houlne Center鈥檚 goal is to strengthen the region鈥檚 skilled workforce, and it will take people, programs, and places to make that happen,鈥� said Marc Archambault, vice president of advancement and executive director of the foundation. 鈥淭aken together, these additional gifts cover each of those core areas, supporting the Center鈥檚 general fund, additional facility expansion, instructional excellence and student scholarships.鈥�

Nestle-Purina

A space near the Houlne Center鈥檚 front entrance has been named the Nestle-Purina Gathering Space in recognition of the company鈥檚 six-figure contribution to the project. The Nestle-Purina Gathering Space will be a starting point for tours for K-12 schools, economic development leaders, prospective college students, elected officials and employees of local companies participating in workforce training or mentoring students about future careers in industry or cybersecurity.

Bradley Family

Across the atrium from the Nestle-Purina Gathering Space, the Bradley Family Conference Room honors the generous support of St. Joseph鈥檚 Bradley family. Equipped with videoconferencing capabilities, the space will enable faculty-led student groups to interact virtually with and learn from manufacturing leaders throughout the region, the nation, or even the world. The Conference Room will also host delegations aimed at attracting new industries to the Saint Joseph region.

Thevenot Family

Through a gift-in-kind contribution from the Thevenot family, now operating as TEAM MIRACLE via its local, client-facing business, Veritas Systems Construction, the Center complex will expand with the addition of a 10,000-square-foot equipment storage facility adjacent to the main building. The new structure will be named the Thevenot Family Building in honor of original co-founders Martial Thevenot and his father Edouard Thevenot. The storage facility will initially serve as a space to house industrial vehicles, raw materials for the labs, and larger equipment when not in use. Utilities will be run to the building in the event that one day it might be converted into another industry teaching lab.

Beavers Charitable Trust

The Beavers Charitable Trust, a heavy civil engineering industry organization, has provided funds to establish a Professor of Practice in Construction Engineering Technology at 大象传媒 Western. 大象传媒 Western becomes only the second institution in the state, and one of only a few in the nation, to hold a Beavers professorship. Tiffany Davis will be the first faculty member to hold the new professorship. Professors of practice are specialized faculty members who are seasoned practitioners from business or industry able to draw extensively upon real-world experience. The new Professorship will help ensure the Houlne Center can deliver exceptional instruction in construction engineering technology, including offering students unique, real-world learning experiences like job-site or company field trips or the chance to compete against other college students in regional or national skills challenges.聽聽聽

Anonymous Donor

An anonymous donor has committed $100,000 per year for five years to provide scholarships for any students taking their lab classes in engineering technology or cybersecurity in the Center.

Pete and Paul Gray

Brothers Pete and Paul Gray each contributed $100,000 to establish the Joe Gray Memorial Scholarship for manufacturing students.

All told, nearly 30 partners have so far contributed over $7.2 million in private funding to make the Houlne Center a reality, including $6 million in general support, $500,000 for industry-experienced faculty support, and $700,000 for scholarships for students pursing Engineering Technology or Cybersecurity.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .