New York Times: Room for Debate:
A federal commission will soon issue a report to Congress on whether to create a new national Latino museum as part of the Smithsonian Institution.
The idea for a Latino museum was born in the mid-1990s when a panel appointed by the Smithsonian found that its exhibitions virtually ignored Latino contributions to American art, culture and science.
Federal money for the museum does not appear to be an option, as it was for the National Museum of the American Indian and the museum of African-American history, which will begin construction next year. But in tough economic times, it's hard for the private sector to finance and sustain new and even old museums.
Is creating more culturally specific museums a good idea? Do ethnic museums face particular challenges in maintaining a wide audience and financial support?
Join the conversation here.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Opening: Assistant Professor in AK
Location: Kachemak Bay Campus, Homer Alaska PCN: 500008; Posting 0061874 Full-time, Regular appointment Salary: Commensurate with applicable academic preparation & experience To apply for this position go to: http:// www.uakjobs.com/ Search for posting number 0061874 Review date is 4/29/2011 but applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
Kenai Peninsula College invites applications for the Anthropology Assistant Professor position beginning January of 2012. It includes instruction in support of programs at KPC/KBC. The position will teach a 5-part workload with four parts teaching and one part university/community service. This position will advise students in course selection and degree requirements.
This position is located at KBC, Kachemak Bay Campus which is located in Homer (pop. 14,000) on the southern shores of Kachemak Bay, overlooking snow-capped mountains and Cook Inlet. It is home to the Pratt Museum, one of the top small museums in the US and nationally-recognized and is considered one of the "Top Best Art Towns in America". Homer provides world-class outdoor recreational, wildlife viewing, maritime and cultural opportunities.
KBC offers two-year Associates of Arts and Associates of Applied Science degrees, as well as courses leading to occupational certifications and baccalaureate degrees, such as Psychology, Art, Biology, History, Elementary Education.
Kenai Peninsula College has made significant efforts at increasing its diversity. During the last 10 years the number of minority students has increased from 110 to 310 students and now account for 14.1% of our student body. Alaskan Native and American Indian students have increased 189% from 71 in 2000 to 205 in 2010. KPC enrolls more Alaska Native/American Indian, Pacific Island, Asian, Black and Hispanic students than any other UAA community campus. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position may require instruction of evening classes.
First review of applications will begin April 29th but later applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
Education Requirements: Master's degree in Anthropology or a related degree and substantial years documented teaching and service. Preferred: ABD or PhD in Anthropology from an accredited institution with substantial experience teaching effectively; primarily anthropology.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Documented ability to effectively teach general anthropology and liberal sciences/sociology-related courses at the freshman and sophomore levels. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultures and populations including Alaskan cultures. Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse range of students, faculty and staff. Ability to advocate for the university. General background in a related field. Interests in general, cultural, applied and environmental anthropology, environmental social sciences and liberal arts. Demonstrated commitment to excellence and student success.
Experience Required: Substantial experience effectively teaching 100-200 college level Anthropology courses. Experience using contemporary teaching and learning techniques and a variety of instructional methods. Experience working with private and public external constituencies. Preferred: Experience teaching E-Learning courses and utilizing instructional technology. Experience teaching upper division courses in undergraduate anthropology, sociology and interdisciplinary liberal sciences courses. Demonstrated strengths in environmental social science, liberal sciences, social complexity institutions, globalization and ethnographic study of regional peoples and cultures. Demonstrated ability advising or mentoring students in a culturally diverse environment.
Primary Duties: This position will support University of Alaska bipartite mission of performing teaching and public service. This position will develop and teach lower and a limited number of upper division anthropology courses including Intro. to Anthropology, Rise of Civilization, Cultural Anthropology, Culture and Ecology, Natives of Alaska, and Liberal/Environmental Studies courses. This position will mentor and advise students. This position will be responsible for teaching courses in a manner consistent with the specific course content description. Faculty members are expected to hold office hours appropriate for the course(s) being taught. This position is responsible for developing and/or modifying curriculum including and teaching modalities utilizing distance delivery/E-learning. Provide university and community service including committee work that supports campus and college goals, collaborating activities with area agencies/Native villages and campus public programs as well as museum study development projects.
Applications will be accepted after the review date until the position is closed.
Please submit your online application and electronically attach the following documents: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vita 3. Five professional references, including the names, titles, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and physical addresses 4. Unofficial transcript copies (successful candidate will be required to provide official transcripts) 5. One-page teaching philosophy statement of teaching anthropology
Your application will be considered after all of the above requirements are met. Any additional materials may be scanned into the application as supplemental documents 1-8. If you have any difficulty scanning these documents please email the documents to inemr@uaa.alaska.edu, fax them to 907-262-0316, attention Recruitment, or mail them to Kenai Peninsula College, Recruitment, 156 College Road, Soldotna, AK 99669.
Please contact Carol Swartz, Kachemak Bay Campus/KPC for additional information at (907) 235-7743 or incis@uaa.alaska.edu.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should call 907-262-0317 or email inemr@uaa.alaska.edu.
Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment. Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred either by institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education as determined by UAA based on a review by a foreign educational credential evaluation service and recognized by UAA.
Kenai Peninsula College invites applications for the Anthropology Assistant Professor position beginning January of 2012. It includes instruction in support of programs at KPC/KBC. The position will teach a 5-part workload with four parts teaching and one part university/community service. This position will advise students in course selection and degree requirements.
This position is located at KBC, Kachemak Bay Campus which is located in Homer (pop. 14,000) on the southern shores of Kachemak Bay, overlooking snow-capped mountains and Cook Inlet. It is home to the Pratt Museum, one of the top small museums in the US and nationally-recognized and is considered one of the "Top Best Art Towns in America". Homer provides world-class outdoor recreational, wildlife viewing, maritime and cultural opportunities.
KBC offers two-year Associates of Arts and Associates of Applied Science degrees, as well as courses leading to occupational certifications and baccalaureate degrees, such as Psychology, Art, Biology, History, Elementary Education.
Kenai Peninsula College has made significant efforts at increasing its diversity. During the last 10 years the number of minority students has increased from 110 to 310 students and now account for 14.1% of our student body. Alaskan Native and American Indian students have increased 189% from 71 in 2000 to 205 in 2010. KPC enrolls more Alaska Native/American Indian, Pacific Island, Asian, Black and Hispanic students than any other UAA community campus. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position may require instruction of evening classes.
First review of applications will begin April 29th but later applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
Education Requirements: Master's degree in Anthropology or a related degree and substantial years documented teaching and service. Preferred: ABD or PhD in Anthropology from an accredited institution with substantial experience teaching effectively; primarily anthropology.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Documented ability to effectively teach general anthropology and liberal sciences/sociology-related courses at the freshman and sophomore levels. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultures and populations including Alaskan cultures. Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse range of students, faculty and staff. Ability to advocate for the university. General background in a related field. Interests in general, cultural, applied and environmental anthropology, environmental social sciences and liberal arts. Demonstrated commitment to excellence and student success.
Experience Required: Substantial experience effectively teaching 100-200 college level Anthropology courses. Experience using contemporary teaching and learning techniques and a variety of instructional methods. Experience working with private and public external constituencies. Preferred: Experience teaching E-Learning courses and utilizing instructional technology. Experience teaching upper division courses in undergraduate anthropology, sociology and interdisciplinary liberal sciences courses. Demonstrated strengths in environmental social science, liberal sciences, social complexity institutions, globalization and ethnographic study of regional peoples and cultures. Demonstrated ability advising or mentoring students in a culturally diverse environment.
Primary Duties: This position will support University of Alaska bipartite mission of performing teaching and public service. This position will develop and teach lower and a limited number of upper division anthropology courses including Intro. to Anthropology, Rise of Civilization, Cultural Anthropology, Culture and Ecology, Natives of Alaska, and Liberal/Environmental Studies courses. This position will mentor and advise students. This position will be responsible for teaching courses in a manner consistent with the specific course content description. Faculty members are expected to hold office hours appropriate for the course(s) being taught. This position is responsible for developing and/or modifying curriculum including and teaching modalities utilizing distance delivery/E-learning. Provide university and community service including committee work that supports campus and college goals, collaborating activities with area agencies/Native villages and campus public programs as well as museum study development projects.
Applications will be accepted after the review date until the position is closed.
Please submit your online application and electronically attach the following documents: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vita 3. Five professional references, including the names, titles, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and physical addresses 4. Unofficial transcript copies (successful candidate will be required to provide official transcripts) 5. One-page teaching philosophy statement of teaching anthropology
Your application will be considered after all of the above requirements are met. Any additional materials may be scanned into the application as supplemental documents 1-8. If you have any difficulty scanning these documents please email the documents to inemr@uaa.alaska.edu, fax them to 907-262-0316, attention Recruitment, or mail them to Kenai Peninsula College, Recruitment, 156 College Road, Soldotna, AK 99669.
Please contact Carol Swartz, Kachemak Bay Campus/KPC for additional information at (907) 235-7743 or incis@uaa.alaska.edu.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should call 907-262-0317 or email inemr@uaa.alaska.edu.
Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment. Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred either by institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education as determined by UAA based on a review by a foreign educational credential evaluation service and recognized by UAA.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Repatriation Debate
In the pages of Princeton's paper, students take on the debate ...
Point: Keep the Artifacts as They Are
Counterpoint: The Obligation to Repatriate
Point: Keep the Artifacts as They Are
Counterpoint: The Obligation to Repatriate
Friday, April 15, 2011
Rethinking Hopi Katsina Tithu and Museum Language Systems
A new publication, offering free online access. More on the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Annals Series here.
Lost in Translation: Rethinking Hopi Katsina Tithu and Museum Language Systems
By Rachel E. Maxson, Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh, and Lee Wayne Lomayestewa
This report presents the ways in which Hopi katsina tithu—popularly known as kachina dolls—are outstanding examples of objects that museums can recontextualize with Native terminology. The etymology, or a word or phrase’s use history, of each katsina tihu’s name documents the deep connection of these objects with Hopi belief, ritual, and history. Without including the complex practices of Hopi naming, documentation of these objects in museum catalogues is often incomplete and inaccurate. Using contemporary Hopi perspectives, historic ethnographies, and the Hopi Dictionary to create a database of Hopi katsina tithu names, this project demonstrates how museums might incorporate intangible heritage into their collections through language and etymological context.
Free online access here, or get a print copy here.
Lost in Translation: Rethinking Hopi Katsina Tithu and Museum Language Systems
By Rachel E. Maxson, Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh, and Lee Wayne Lomayestewa
This report presents the ways in which Hopi katsina tithu—popularly known as kachina dolls—are outstanding examples of objects that museums can recontextualize with Native terminology. The etymology, or a word or phrase’s use history, of each katsina tihu’s name documents the deep connection of these objects with Hopi belief, ritual, and history. Without including the complex practices of Hopi naming, documentation of these objects in museum catalogues is often incomplete and inaccurate. Using contemporary Hopi perspectives, historic ethnographies, and the Hopi Dictionary to create a database of Hopi katsina tithu names, this project demonstrates how museums might incorporate intangible heritage into their collections through language and etymological context.
Free online access here, or get a print copy here.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
CFP: Living Collections
Panel Title: Living Collections: Social Networks of Space, Place, and Materiality
American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, November 16-20, 2011
Panel Organizers:
Diana Marsh (University of British Columbia)
Meredith Diane Mantooth (University of British Columbia)
Discussant
Jennifer Kramer (Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia)
Keywords:
- Material Culture/Materiality - Museum Anthropology - Space/Place
Panel Abstract:
Museums and collections are intertwined through issues of space, place, and materiality. Through this panel we seek to interrogate and understand the complex relationships that exist between objects, persons, and the spaces they inhabit. Following the theme of traces and tidemarks, this panel looks at the ways things can simultaneously be and leave traces of human memory and interaction across time and space. Topics can incorporate issues of colonialism, tourism, collecting practices, exchange, representation, and agency with regard to material culture, both past and present. We encourage participation from a wide array of backgrounds and disciplines including geography, history, ethnography, art history, and archaeology.
Abstracts should be submitted by email to Diana Marsh (marshd@interchange.ubc.ca) and Meredith Mantooth (meredith.diane@gmail.com) by Monday, April 11 with the following information:
* Name
* Institutional affiliation
* Paper title
* 250-word abstract
* Contact information
American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, November 16-20, 2011
Panel Organizers:
Diana Marsh (University of British Columbia)
Meredith Diane Mantooth (University of British Columbia)
Discussant
Jennifer Kramer (Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia)
Keywords:
- Material Culture/Materiality - Museum Anthropology - Space/Place
Panel Abstract:
Museums and collections are intertwined through issues of space, place, and materiality. Through this panel we seek to interrogate and understand the complex relationships that exist between objects, persons, and the spaces they inhabit. Following the theme of traces and tidemarks, this panel looks at the ways things can simultaneously be and leave traces of human memory and interaction across time and space. Topics can incorporate issues of colonialism, tourism, collecting practices, exchange, representation, and agency with regard to material culture, both past and present. We encourage participation from a wide array of backgrounds and disciplines including geography, history, ethnography, art history, and archaeology.
Abstracts should be submitted by email to Diana Marsh (marshd@interchange.ubc.ca) and Meredith Mantooth (meredith.diane@gmail.com) by Monday, April 11 with the following information:
* Name
* Institutional affiliation
* Paper title
* 250-word abstract
* Contact information
Friday, April 08, 2011
CFP: Museum History Journal
Call for Papers: Museum History Journal
Museum History Journal, now in it fourth volume, is soliciting new
submissions for volumes 5 and 6, to appear in 2012 and 2013 (each volume
includes two issues, published in January and July). For specific submission
guidelines and other information, please visit the Left Coast Press website:
http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=6
Museum History Journal is an international, peer-reviewed journal of
critical, evaluative histories related to museums. Content encompasses not
only a broad range of museum types---including natural history,
anthropology, archaeology, fine art, history, medical and science and
technology---but also related cultural institutions such as aquaria, zoos,
botanical gardens, arboreta, historical societies and sites, architectural
sites, archives and planetariums. It presents a variety of scholarly
approaches, such as analytical, narrative, historical, cultural, social,
quantitative and intellectual.
Please send manuscripts to the Editor, Hugh H. Genoways
.
Museum History Journal, now in it fourth volume, is soliciting new
submissions for volumes 5 and 6, to appear in 2012 and 2013 (each volume
includes two issues, published in January and July). For specific submission
guidelines and other information, please visit the Left Coast Press website:
http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=6
Museum History Journal is an international, peer-reviewed journal of
critical, evaluative histories related to museums. Content encompasses not
only a broad range of museum types---including natural history,
anthropology, archaeology, fine art, history, medical and science and
technology---but also related cultural institutions such as aquaria, zoos,
botanical gardens, arboreta, historical societies and sites, architectural
sites, archives and planetariums. It presents a variety of scholarly
approaches, such as analytical, narrative, historical, cultural, social,
quantitative and intellectual.
Please send manuscripts to the Editor, Hugh H. Genoways
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Hot Science, Global Citizens
SYMPOSIUM
HOT SCIENCE, GLOBAL CITIZENS: The agency of the museum sector in climate change interventions
Climate change is an environmental, cultural and political phenomenon that is reshaping the way we think about ourselves, our societies and humanity’s place on Earth. This symposium presents the research findings of the Australian Research Council international Linkage project, Hot Science, Global Citizens: the agency of the museum sector in climate change interventions along with other leading research to develop new knowledge about what constitutes effective action around climate hange, the critical roles that institutions can play and visions for the future of museums and science centres. The second day will feature an ‘unconference’ session to tease out innovative programming ideas and engage participants in discussions.
Speakers include:
Professor Mike Hulme School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK
Elaine Heumann Gurian International Museum Consultant
Dr Emlyn Koster CEO Liberty Science Center, USA
Professor David Karoly Climate scientist and public commentator
Giles Lane Director, Proboscis, London, UK
Tara Morelos d/Lux/MediaArts
Wayne LaBar Vice President, Exhibitions and Programs, Liberty Science Center, USA
Seb Chan Head of Digital, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Declan Kuch Australian Youth Climate Change Network
Tim Hart Director, Information, Multimedia and Technology, Museum Victoria
Venue Details/Time
5 - 6 May, 2011
Thursday, May 5
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, May 6
Australian Museum
6 College Street, Sydney NSW
9:00am - 5:00pm
For registration and further information, please visit www.hotscienceglobalcitizens.net
HOT SCIENCE, GLOBAL CITIZENS: The agency of the museum sector in climate change interventions
Climate change is an environmental, cultural and political phenomenon that is reshaping the way we think about ourselves, our societies and humanity’s place on Earth. This symposium presents the research findings of the Australian Research Council international Linkage project, Hot Science, Global Citizens: the agency of the museum sector in climate change interventions along with other leading research to develop new knowledge about what constitutes effective action around climate hange, the critical roles that institutions can play and visions for the future of museums and science centres. The second day will feature an ‘unconference’ session to tease out innovative programming ideas and engage participants in discussions.
Speakers include:
Professor Mike Hulme School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK
Elaine Heumann Gurian International Museum Consultant
Dr Emlyn Koster CEO Liberty Science Center, USA
Professor David Karoly Climate scientist and public commentator
Giles Lane Director, Proboscis, London, UK
Tara Morelos d/Lux/MediaArts
Wayne LaBar Vice President, Exhibitions and Programs, Liberty Science Center, USA
Seb Chan Head of Digital, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Declan Kuch Australian Youth Climate Change Network
Tim Hart Director, Information, Multimedia and Technology, Museum Victoria
Venue Details/Time
5 - 6 May, 2011
Thursday, May 5
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, May 6
Australian Museum
6 College Street, Sydney NSW
9:00am - 5:00pm
For registration and further information, please visit www.hotscienceglobalcitizens.net
Monday, April 04, 2011
9/11 Museum Human Remains Controversy
The brewing controversy over the unidentified human remains at the new 9/11 Museum has hit the news. Full disclosure, Dr. Chip has been involved with some of the grass-roots advocacy groups. We believe this is an important issue for all museum anthropologists, as it creates an important dialogue that asks about how the profession treats all human remains in the museum context, the intersection of memorials and museums, the nature and process of consultation, and how we might respond should another attack of such a magnitude come.
For 9/11 Museum, Dispute Over Victims’ Remains
9/11 Relatives Oppose Plans to Put Remains in Museum
'It will be like a freak show': 9/11 victims' families outrage at plans to put bone and tissue remains inside new museum
9/11 victims' families voice displeasure over plans to place unidentified remains 70ft below ground
9-11 Kin Decry Plans To House Remains At Museum
Some relatives of 9/11 victims object to repository plan
For 9/11 Museum, Dispute Over Victims’ Remains
9/11 Relatives Oppose Plans to Put Remains in Museum
'It will be like a freak show': 9/11 victims' families outrage at plans to put bone and tissue remains inside new museum
9/11 victims' families voice displeasure over plans to place unidentified remains 70ft below ground
9-11 Kin Decry Plans To House Remains At Museum
Some relatives of 9/11 victims object to repository plan
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Wenner-Gren Institutional Development Grant
The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research established the Institutional Development Grant (IDG) program in 2008. The IDG is intended to strengthen (or to support the development of) anthropological doctoral programs in countries where the discipline is underrepresented. The grant provides $25,000 per year, is renewable for a maximum of five years (total support of $125,000), and may be used for any purpose to achieve the academic development goals of the applicant department. A minimum of one new award will be made each year and priority will be given to those applicant departments which have arranged strong partnership arrangements with other anthropological institutions that can help them achieve their development goals.
Since the program's inauguration, four institutions have received IDG grants: The Central Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, Nepal; The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Mongolian National University; The Museo Antropologia, National University of Cordoba, Argentina, and The Anthropological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines. All the institutions are combining an innovative program of staff, student, and program development.
The Institutional Development Grant has a two-stage application process; a preliminary inquiry followed by a full application. The deadline for the mandatory preliminary inquiry is May 15, 2011. The preliminary inquiry must be submitted on the preliminary inquiry form which can be downloaded from the Wenner-Gren website, http://www.wennergren.org/programs/institutional-development-grants. The deadline for those applicants invited to submit a full application is September 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in November 2011 for programs beginning in January 2012.
Wenner-Gren Foundation
470 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
USA
Tel (212) 683-5000
Fax (212) 683-9151
Institutional Development Grant inquiries: development@wennergren.org
General inquiries: inquiries@wennergren.org
Since the program's inauguration, four institutions have received IDG grants: The Central Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Tribhuvan University, Nepal; The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Mongolian National University; The Museo Antropologia, National University of Cordoba, Argentina, and The Anthropological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines. All the institutions are combining an innovative program of staff, student, and program development.
The Institutional Development Grant has a two-stage application process; a preliminary inquiry followed by a full application. The deadline for the mandatory preliminary inquiry is May 15, 2011. The preliminary inquiry must be submitted on the preliminary inquiry form which can be downloaded from the Wenner-Gren website, http://www.wennergren.org/programs/institutional-development-grants. The deadline for those applicants invited to submit a full application is September 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in November 2011 for programs beginning in January 2012.
Wenner-Gren Foundation
470 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10016
USA
Tel (212) 683-5000
Fax (212) 683-9151
Institutional Development Grant inquiries: development@wennergren.org
General inquiries: inquiries@wennergren.org
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