IUN seals eclipse commemorative time capsule to be opened in 2099

Before April 8, the last eclipse to pass over Gary was in 1806. The next will be on Sept. 14, 2099, and Indiana University Northwest wanted the future generation to understand the campus culture. “A time capsule commemorating the eclipse and IUN during 2024 just seemed like a natural fit,” said Jessica Warren, lecturer of physics and astronomy. University staff, including Chancellor Vicki Roman-Lagunas, on Monday sealed the university’s time capsule, which had information and memorabilia to IUN and the solar eclipse. Other items included eclipse glasses, an empty box of Moon Pies and photos from the campus’ solar celebration. […]