Week of March 4, 2024

Admission and programs are free and open to the public. Donations support student engagement through exhibitions and educational programs.

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Native American Cropping Practices, Pre-Contact to Today with Derrick Kapayou

Join Natural Resource Ecology and Management PhD candidate Derrick Kapayou for a conversation on the evolution of Native American agricultural traditions and delve into current research on the topic.

In conjunction with two exhibitions, both guest curated by Jerome Thompson and organized by University Museums with major support from Rae Reilly: Sculpting an Icon: Christian Petersen and the Fountain of the Four Seasons and Christian Petersen: A Sense of Place in Campus Life.

Parking for a nominal charge available at the Memorial Union Parking Ramp, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50011.

Did you miss it?

Over 130 people joined us online last week for Fantastical Dreamscapes: Architectural Wonders and Innovations at World Expos, 1851 to 1911! Did you miss this lecture last week?

Good news! The edited lecture is now available free online through March 13, 202. Lecture link

Fantastical Dreamscapes: Architectural Wonders and Innovations at World Expos, 1851 to 1911 with Lisa D. Schrenk, Professor of Architectural History, University of Arizona; Co-founder of The Institute for the Study of International Expositions (ISIE). Explore the architectural designs and building innovations that shaped the first 60 years of international expositions. These include advances in iron, glass, electricity, and aesthetics, all of which made possible the magnificent pavilions that covered the fairgrounds at these grand events.

This lecture was co-sponsored by The Institute for the Study of International Expositions (ISIE). Support provided by Carol Pletcher.

In conjunction with the exhibition World's Fairs, Expositions, and Centennial Celebrations of the Victorian Era at the Farm House Museum

Next week is ISU's Spring Break. The mild weather has fostered the early rise of bulbs and other plantings across campus. Spring Break (March 11-15) is a great time to explore campus, visit the Anderson Sculpture Garden, and catch up on the latest exhibitions at the Brunnier Art Museum.

The Farm House Museum and Christian Petersen Art Museum will be closed Spring Break week with regular hours resuming on March 18th. The Brunnier Art Museum and University Museums office will remain open with regular hours.

Do you work with ISU students, send out a student newsletter or post to a job board that ISU students access? We have CyHire posts you can share about the opportunities below!

Student link: https://cyhire.iastate.edu/students

Iowa State Students!

Explore careers in the museum field with internships and student employee opportunities while gaining professional museum experience. Students must be currently enrolled at Iowa State University.

Applications for Summer and Fall 2024 are now open!

Applications for Summer and/or Fall 2024 internships are due Sunday, March 17, 2024. Applicants will hear back by Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Exploring Careers in Museums and Archives

Join us for an informal student-focused meet & greet with opportunities to connect with professionals working in museums, libraries, and more!

Thursday, March 21

5:00–6:30 p.m.

Brunnier Art Museum

Scheman Building, 2nd floor

1805 Center Drive, Ames, IA

Professionals include University Museums staff plus:

Alex Fejfar

Exhibits Manager

Ames History Museum

Susan Watts

Gallery Owner

Olson-Larsen Galleries

Jodi Evans

Museum Registrar

State Historical Society of Iowa

Greg Bailey

Head of Special Collections & University Archives

University Library, ISU

Lisa Muccigrosso

Collections Conservator, Preservation

University Library, ISU

Deb Lewis

Curator

Ada Hayden Herbarium, ISU

To find out more about participating as a professional, contact Caitlin Patton cpatton@iastate.edu.

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Thursday, Mar. 7

5:30-6:30pm

Native American Cropping Practices, Pre-Contact to Today

with Derrick Kapayou

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Sunday, Mar. 10

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Rick Bartosh

Brunnier Art Museum

Monday, Mar. 11–Friday, Mar. 15

Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum CLOSED for Spring Break

Brunnier Art Museum and University Museums office will keep regular hours.

Sunday, Mar. 17

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Rae Reilly

Brunnier Art Museum

Thursday, Mar. 21

5:00-6:30pm

Exploring Careers in Museums and Archives

Brunnier Art Museum

Sunday, Mar. 24

2:00-2:30pm

Sunday Tour

led by docent Dana Schumacher

Brunnier Art Museum

Wednesday, Mar. 27

Noon - 1:00pm

Art Walk: Christian Petersen's Footsteps

led by docent Dana Schumacher

meet at Grant Wood murals, ISU Library

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