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The 2009-2010 LSA Museums Theme Year provides an excellent context in which to learn more about the issues raised by the Native American Dioramas in Transition project. Below you’ll find programs offered by the Exhibit Museum, Museum Studies Program, Native American Studies Program, and other departments.
Saturday, September 12
Native American Dioramas in Transition
Exhibit Opening Reception and Panel Discussion (for Museum members, donors, and invited guests).
Thursday, September 17, 12 noon-1:00 p.m.
Jeffrey Parsons Lecture and Museum of Anthropology Brown Bag
Legacies of collaboration: transformative criticism in archaeology
Alison Wylie, Departments of Philosophy and Anthropology, University of Washington
Room 2009, Ruthven Museums Building
Wednesday, September 30, 7:30 p.m.
William R. Farrand Annual Lecture
“National Museum of the American Indian: Reflections on American History and 21st Century Museology”
W. Richard West, Jr., Founding Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the American Indian
Co-sponsored by the U-M Native American Studies Program and the Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Helmut Stern Auditorium, U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
More information.
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Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
“Networks or Entanglements? Museums and Native American Knowledges”
Gwyneira Isaac, Arizona State University Helmut Stern Auditorium, U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Workshop: October 14, 4-5:30 p.m., U-M Museum of Art Part of a series of lectures and workshops sponsored by the Museum Studies Program: “Translating Knowledge: Global Perspectives on Museum and Community” More information.
Wednesday, October 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Science Café: Presenting Culture in Museums
Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor Sponsored by the U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History Science Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss topics of current interest with experts in an informal setting. Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., program from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to purchase beverages and additional food from the menu. You must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages. More information.
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Sunday, November 8
Native Storyteller and Artist Demonstration at the Exhibit Museum
Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Details forthcoming.
Thursday, November 12, 4:00 p.m.
Teaching about Native Americans
A session for educators sponsored by the U-M Native American Studies Program Whitney Room, U-M School of Education, 610 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor
More information.
Saturday, November 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Representing Native Americans
A public program sponsored by the U-M Native American Studies Program
Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown Branch, 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor (4th floor meeting room)
More information.
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Thursday, January 28, 4:00-6:00 pm
Title TBA
Steven Conn, Professor and Director of the Public History Program, The Ohio State University
Sponsored by the U-M Native American Studies Program and the Eisenberg Institute of the Department of History More information.
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