Author: Museum Studies Program
Kudos to Christopher Berk (MSP07) whose visiting anthropology position at Auburn University in Alabama was extended for a second year. This Fall he will be teaching Introduction to Anthropology and Anthropology of Global Studies courses. His article, This Exhibition is About Now: Tasmanian Aboriginality at...
The Michigan Science Center has received a wonderful donation from Toyota. The Japanese automaker announced on Thursday a $1.44 million gift — the largest single donation to the center — to upgrade an experiential theater that aims to entice middle school-aged children (and their...
The Oriental Institute seeks a dynamic archivist with training, expertise, and experience in the acquisition, accession, and long-term stewardship of archival materials, with a particular emphasis on the growing needs of the Oriental Institute’s digital asset repository. The Head of Museum Archives and Digital...
Very interesting article about a new museum show devoted to the exploration of why people collect things.
Here’s a short article on the current trends of building and expansion of museums in the United States: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/museum-building-booming-united-states-180958711/?no-ist
MSP spent a great day at Greenfield Village and were joined by 3 of our alumni/students who are currently working there: Caroline Braden (MSP13), Lauren Stamm (MSP15), and Sarah McLusky (MSP15).