Dreaming Big with Colonel Chris Hadfield – A Special Event for Our Island’s Youth

As part of Cape Breton University’s 50th Anniversary celebration, CBU proudly hosts Colonel Chris Hadfield on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Centre 200, Sydney. This exclusive event is designed to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for students in grades 7-9 across Cape Breton Island.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut, engineer and pilot, best known as the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station. A former fighter pilot and test pilot, Hadfield has flown over 100 types of aircraft and completed three spaceflights. Today, he is an internationally acclaimed business leader, 5-time author, musician, speaker and advocate for STEM education, inspiring millions to reach for the stars.

Colonel Hadfield will share his incredible experiences in space and discuss how the possibilities of science can open doors for youth in Cape Breton. Students attending the event will have the opportunity to ask Colonel Hadfield questions and explore how STEM fields can help them reach new heights.

The event is a collective effort and collaboration between Cape Breton University, the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education, the Strait Regional Centre for Education, the Eskasoni School Board, Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom, Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, Munro Academy and Harbourview Montessori School.

Please note that the event is not open to the general public. For more information, please email 50anniversary@cbu.ca

To stay up to date on the 50th celebration, visit cbu.ca/50