This post is part of the Museology Faculty spotlight series, which consists of short interviews with our faculty to discuss and reflect on inclusive teaching, some of their course highlights, and their lives outside the classroom. Our next spotlight is with Lane Eagles, who teaches Introduction to Museology and Exhibition Development courses, along with being one of the program’s three thesis advisors. Her responses are below: Our program is grounded in the belief that museums can make the world…
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Project Thesis by Emma (EJ) Opsal
#DemystifyingThesis with Dillyn Adamo
By Liz Mehrmann Dillyn Adamo created a multi-disciplinary science and art program for the UW Botanic Gardens, using printmaking techniques with natural found objects to observe and contemplate plant forms, anatomy, physiology, and species relationships.
#DemystifyingThesis with Michaela Kraft
by Liz Mehrmann Michaela Kraft developed a traveling educational program kit for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, which included lesson plans, objects, and an original play for students 10 -13 yrs old.
#DemystifyingThesis with Kari Karsten
by Liz Mehrmann Kari Karsten developed an exhibit on contemporary indigenous female printmakers for the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). It is currently on display in the third floor galleries at SAM (June 15 – December 11, 2022).
#ExploreSeattle – Sweeping views and sunny days!
Today we have yet another fresh installment of #ExploreSeattle from the exploratory perspective of second year Museology student Libbie Barnes!
#ExploreSeattle – Museum Pass Program
Libbie Barnes is back to give her fresh take on #ExploringSeattle and Museum Passes.
#ExploreSeattle – Fremont Sunday Market
Welcome to our our first installment of #ExploreSeattle from the exploratory perspective of second year Museology student Libbie Barnes! Libbie is originally from Austin, Texas, with a BA in Maritime Studies and a minor in Museum Studies with a focus in Marine Archeology. She is currently working at the Center of Wooden Boats in the Development Department and is undoubtedly destined for a flourishing career with many nautical adventures on the horizon. In this series, Libbie shares her experiences and…
#DemystifyingThesis with Gabbie Mangaser
by Liz Mehrmann Gabbie Mangaser is developing a program at the Burke Museum that connects Southeast Asian identifying visitors to their cultural heritage through the museum’s collection. Participants choose a piece that resonates with them, and create a deliverable of their choice (such as a blog post, social media post, or poster to display in the studio) to gain a greater understanding of their cultural roots.
Course highlight: Introduction to Museology
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