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Burke Museum receives national award
The Burke Museum at the University of Washington in Seattle today announced it is one of six recipients of the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. The award is given by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Burke Museum is the only institution in Washington to be selected.
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Burke Museum receives national award
The Burke Museum at the University of Washington in Seattle today announced it is one of six recipients of the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. The award is given by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Burke Museum is the only institution in Washington to be selected.
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Burke Museum Named 2022 IMLS National Medal Finalist
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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New Burke Museum Executive Director Announced
Dr. Gabriela Chavarria has been named the next executive director of the Burke Museum.
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‘More pepper, please’: New study analyzes role of scent compounds in the coevolution of bats and pepper plants
Sharlene Santana, a UW professor of biology and curator of mammals at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Jeffrey Riffell, a UW professor of biology, former UW postdoctoral researcher Zofia Kaliszewska, and UW doctoral alum Leith Leiser-Miller have authored a new study on the scent compounds of pepper.
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ArtSci Roundup: Grit City Think and Drink, Unpacking Form and Function: Ceramics, and More
This week, attend gallery exhibitions and the latest Grit City Think and Drink, watch recorded events, and more.
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Why is this totem pole traveling across America?
The Burke Museum is highlighted in this article as an example of where to view totem poles.
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Why is this totem pole traveling across America?
The Burke Museum is highlighted in this article as an example of where to view totem poles.
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SPL's Summer of Learning Program wants to know, what's your story?
Participants in the Seattle Public Library's Summer of Learning Program may visit the Burke Museum for free.
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ArtSci Roundup: Will Rawls: Everlasting Stranger, Grit City Think & Drink: Global Themes in World History since 1500 in Five Images, and More
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! This week, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.
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What architect Kirsten Murray wants to do this summer
Architect Kirsten Murray mentions her plans to visit the Burke Museum this summer.
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ArtSci Roundup: Indigenous Walking Tour, Sonolocations: A Sound Works Series, and More
This week, attend several museum exhibitions, the Indigenous walking tour, and more.
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Is every spiderweb unique?
The Burke Museum is referenced in this article about the fascinating process of how spider webs are made.
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ArtSci Roundup: Elaine Cameron-Weir: STAR CLUB REDEMPTION BOOTH, Cruisin’ Around Washington, and More
In addition to celebrating our graduates this week, attend several museum exhibitions, watch recorded events through ArtsUW On Demand, and more.
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ArtSci Roundup: Queer Imagination, Cruisin’ Around Washington, and More
This week at the UW, attend exhibitions at the Burke Museum and the Henry Art Gallery, and watch events on ArtsUW On Demand.