MSU Museum Studies Events

AL/ ANP 895 Current Issues in Museum Studies
"Technology, Museums and Virtual Experiences"

3 credits Co-listed with AL/HA/ANP
First 1/2 session May 14-June 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 12:40 p.m.

Instructors: Dr. Dean Rehberger and Dr. Ethan Watrall

This hands-on course will experiment with ways museums, zoos, gardens and other sites are using new and social technologies (BLOGS, Podcasts, virtual exhibits, websites, RSS,wikis). Course will explore best practices and will develop individual and group projects. Students who are seniors are eligible for 800 level courses. Arrangements will be made to avoid conflicts for students who take 492 and 895. Course is cross-listed with Anthropology and Art and Art History.

AL 492 Issues in Museum Studies
"Why Museums Matter

3 credits Co-listed with AL/HA
Special session May 8-30 including participation at the Chicago AAM meeting.
Instructors: Eugene Dillenburg & Dr. Kris Morrissey

This course offers a one time opportunity to hear from leaders and practitioners across the country about the latest trends in museums. After orientation sessions on campus, the class will travel to Chicago to participate in the American Association of Museums conference May 13-16 with follow-up meeting on campus. Students will select themes and then attend sessions and small study group meetings at the conference about that topic. In the evenings, we will meet informally with experts from across the country to discuss conference themes, careers and other topics. We recommend reserving a hotel which can be cancelled and we will help coordinate shared rooms. Conference registration is discounted through January 31. See website below for updates. Course is highly recommended for students seeking a career in museums.

See MSU's ANGEL website for specifics about class meetings which start May 8 at 9:30 in the MSU Museum's conference room.

Information Meeting: Thursday January 18 at 4:00 in the MSU Museum Auditorium

AAM conference: http://www.aam-us.org/

Cultural Heritage of the New South Africa
Study Abroad Program

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	AL/ ANP 895 Current Issues in Museum Studies "Technology, Museums and Virtual Experiences" 3 credits Co-listed with AL/HA/ANP First 1/2 session May 14-June 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 12:40 p.m. Instructors: Dr. Dean Rehberger and Dr. Ethan Watrall This hands-on course will experiment with ways museums, zoos, gardens and other sites are using new and social technologies (BLOGS, Podcasts, virtual exhibits, websites, RSS,wikis). Course will explore best practices and will develop individual and group projects. Students who are seniors are eligible for 800 level courses. Arrangements will be made to avoid conflicts for students who take 492 and 895. Course is cross-listed with Anthropology and Art and Art History. AL 492 Issues in Museum Studies "Why Museums Matter 3 credits Co-listed with AL/HA Special session May 8-30 including participation at the Chicago AAM meeting. Instructors: Eugene Dillenburg & Dr. Kris Morrissey This course offers a one time opportunity to hear from leaders and practitioners across the country about the latest trends in museums. After orientation sessions on campus, the class will travel to Chicago to participate in the American Association of Museums conference May 13-16 with follow-up meeting on campus. Students will select themes and then attend sessions and small study group meetings at the conference about that topic. In the evenings, we will meet informally with experts from across the country to discuss conference themes, careers and other topics. We recommend reserving a hotel which can be cancelled and we will help coordinate shared rooms. Conference registration is discounted through January 31. See website below for updates. Course is highly recommended for students seeking a career in museums. See MSU's ANGEL website for specifics about class meetings which start May 8 at 9:30 in the MSU Museum's conference room. Information Meeting: Thursday January 18 at 4:00 in the MSU Museum Auditorium AAM conference: http://www.aam-us.org/ Cultural Heritage of the New South Africa Study Abroad Program More Information