tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:14 +0000Behind the scenes at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culturehttp://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)Blogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-2858333971718254469Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:57:00 +00002009-07-14T14:00:14.434-07:00now hiringThe Burke Museum is seeking a qualified Finance Manager. Interested in applying? Visit http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/ and click "Staff Jobs," select "External Applicant Login," and search for job 55919 in the "Req #" field. If that doesn't work, follow this link: http://bit.ly/burke_job_postinghttp://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/07/job-posting-for-finance-manager.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1131592347621987196Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:47:00 +00002009-07-09T15:05:09.304-07:00david williamsgeologynatural historyBurke InteractivepodcastSeattlePosted by: Julia Swan, CommunicationsA new podcast was added to the Burke's Interactive Web site this morning. It features David Williams, a geologist and an educator at the Burke, who recently published the book Stories in Stone: Travels Through Urban Geology and who will be presenting about that book at the museum on July 29.I really enjoyed listening to David talk about how building stone, http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-podcast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1703877003960526176Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-07-07T14:12:46.887-07:00Cruisin the Fossil FreewaygeologypaleontologyfossilsexhibitWe just announced the final major exhibit to open in 2009: Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway! If you love fossils, be sure not to miss this one, opening on December 19.Fossils have long been a subject of fascination and are used by paleontologists to help answer questions about early life on Earth. But how much can the fossil record tell us about evolution, extinction, and geologic time?We are http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/07/are-you-fossil-fanatic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1475229982730317639Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-07-01T11:52:07.490-07:00studentsbehind the scenescollections challengescollections managementpotterypackingethnologyA: Very, very carefully!As the Ethnology Department staff prepare to move the pottery collection to a new storage facility, one student looks back on the project with fond memories.Posted by: Sarah Bishop, EthnologyThe packing project took our staff 4 months to complete, over 40 HUGE bags of biodegradable packing peanuts and resulted in a nearly 10-foot-high "box mountain" in the Ethnology http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/07/q-how-does-one-go-about-moving-650.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-2425061925350921605Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-06-25T11:46:36.835-07:00burke in the newsartifact identificationarchaeologyEvery so often, an unsuspecting developer breaks ground on a new building project and stumbles upon artifacts or remains that connect us to people of the past. It happened in Port Angeles in 2003 when the state Department of Transportation uncovered Tse-whit-zen, a 2,700-year-old ancient village of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe. And it happened again in 2007, when a developer in Snohomish County http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-happens-when-new-archaeological.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-4016344700368723595Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-06-24T13:14:31.899-07:00community partnersevent recapjapanese culturephotosThis past Saturday, the Seattle Branch of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana was at the Burke Museum demonstrating Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arrangement. These photos from the afternoon show off some of the beautiful work done by Aiko Ii, who has been teaching Ikebana in Seattle since 1956. A representative from the local Japanese Consulate were also here most of the day, watching the http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/ikebana-japanese-flower-arranging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-7121133057629776705Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:24:00 +00002009-06-22T09:51:10.266-07:00cultural objectsPacific Voices exhibitNative AmericanethnologyPosted by: Nicole RobertGeorge David is an internationally known Northwest Coast Native artist who participated in the development of the Burke Museum exhibit Pacific Voices, as well as the content of the accompanying book. The book, Pacific Voices: Keeping our Cultures Alive, is a collection of cultural objects with personal significance to members of the communities of the Pacific.George David http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/pacific-voices-valued-objects-northwest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-986620187307773324Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:34:00 +00002009-06-16T13:36:17.259-07:00pre-designOSKAbreaking newsarchitectureOlson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects Selected for Pre-design Study of Burke MuseumExciting news!! The University of Washington Board of Regents has approved a recommendation to contract with Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects on a pre-design study for the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington.The pre-design is the precursor to a major expansion of the http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/big-announcement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-8805378102990613667Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:41:00 +00002009-06-10T14:41:51.723-07:00coffee talkcoffeeYou haven't seen "Coffee: The World in Your Cup?" What are you waiting for? It's a fabulous exhibit that explores the origins of coffee and challenges you to think about the choices you make every day about your daily cup of coffee. Check out this great video from "KCTS 9 Connects" featuring Ruth Pelz, Coffee exhibit coordinator that showcases local coffee roasters committed to promoting http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/coffee-talk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-5747111919355840355Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:04:00 +00002009-06-03T10:04:37.161-07:00eventother museumsnative plantseducationcommunity partnerswashingtontim stetter With the streak of beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing in Seattle, are you finding it difficult to keep coming up with ways to spend time outside? Well, this weekend we’ve got a great suggestion. On Saturday, June 6, head to the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park and celebrate Washington’s native plants. Best of all, Celebrating Wildflowers is FREE! Come discover the world of http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/weekend-sun-cost-great-family-event.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-827067639774030443Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-06-01T09:05:06.524-07:00videoeducationcoffeeuwNative AmericancafeIt’s no SIFF, but did you know the UW currently has its own film festival? It’s the “Pocket Media” competition and the Burke Museum submitted a 90-second video. You can view our submission and find out how we answered the question “What do YOU do at UW?” here:http://www.zooppa.com/ads/uw-pocket-media-film-festival/videos/the-burke-museums-top-10 And you can VOTE for the Burke’s video to win the http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/vote-for-burke.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3341499554324176593Fri, 29 May 2009 18:14:00 +00002009-05-29T11:27:01.680-07:00A-Y-P Indigenous Voices ReplyeventopeninglimericksAYPE CentennialexhibitPosted by: Julia Swan, CommunicationsTomorrow, the Burke opens a new exhibition called A-Y-P: Indigenous Voices Reply as part of a city-wide commemoration of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition centennial. On Limerick Friday, I honor this new exhibit with a rhyme:If you’re curious about AYPEThere’s a new Burke exhibit you should seeIt’s called Indigenous Voices ReplyOn Saturday, feel free to stophttp://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/friday-limerick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3888158250768564162Thu, 28 May 2009 21:36:00 +00002009-05-28T14:56:16.847-07:00behind the scenesphotosmembersBetter late than never, I finally got around to putting together a slide show of photos from Members Behind-the-Scenes Night back in April. To those who came, thank you, and to those who did not, consider joining the Burke Museum. Behind-the-Scenes Night is seriously one of the best membership perks you'll find at a museum.It was a great evening: Photos by Andrew Waits.http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/better-late-than-never-i-finally-got.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-7395158951968322282Fri, 22 May 2009 18:16:00 +00002009-05-22T11:17:13.988-07:00museologyuwadviceexhibitPosted by: Nicole Robert, CommunicationsIf you’ve been reading this blog, you know that there are many exciting things that go on at the Burke, often behind the scenes. One of the great programs housed here is the Museology Masters of Arts program. Graduate students attend classes, work in the museum and produce their own museological contribution before graduating from this two year http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/burke-behind-scenes-training-future.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-5879397580583896276Wed, 20 May 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-05-22T14:02:13.239-07:00limerickscoffeeIt's Friday! That means it's time for a limerick to kick start the long weekend. Enjoy!Moka Joe is sure to pleaseWith samples of coffee to put you at easeBeans of fair trade and organically grownAre sure to delight your funny boneYour taste buds their coffee will teaseVisit the Burke from 11 am - 2 pm this Saturday to sample select coffees from Moka Joe.http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/limerick-of-day_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3883495762446790267Mon, 18 May 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-05-18T08:30:00.352-07:00geologyNative AmericanethnologyPosted by: Nicole Robert, Communications Storage facilities here at the Burke are receiving a major upgrade thanks to a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. Both the ethnology and geology collections will be moving objects from open shelves to brand-new storage compactors! These compactors will not only prevent potential earthquake damage, they will also protect the artifacts from long-term degradation http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/safer-home-for-our-collections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-4137396557731832374Fri, 15 May 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-05-15T14:06:15.090-07:00limerickseventsPosted by: Karin Hoffman, CommunicationsOk, now it's my turn. Julia has inspired me to try writing a limerick (the first in probably 15 years). Here's one I wrote about this weekend's University Street Fair. Hot dogs, cotton candy, and elephant earsThe University Street Fair is sure to get lots of cheersTo learn about the Alaska-Yukon ExpositionSeek out the City, MOHAI, and the Burke's positionOnhttp://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/limerick-of-day_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1372657435056333837Wed, 13 May 2009 18:57:00 +00002009-05-13T12:16:43.405-07:00endemic mammalmammalogywashingtonOlympic Marmotstate legislaturePosted by: Julia Swan, CommunicationsWhat do you get when you cross an Olympic Marmot, six ambitious 10-year-olds, and a mammalogy curator? A new state law, of course!Yesterday afternoon, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed a new law designating the Olympic Marmot as the official endemic mammal of Washington State. So now, in addition to having a State Bird (Willow Goldfinch), State http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/mad-about-marmots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-7015811242810396173Mon, 11 May 2009 16:15:00 +00002009-05-11T09:21:11.898-07:00Pacific Voices exhibitethnologyPosted by: Nicole RobertAotaumarewa Lorraine Elkington Morehouse is a woman of Maori ancestry who collaborated in the creation of the Pacific Voices exhibit, as well as the accompanying book that features personally significant cultural objects from communities of the Pacific.When asked to select one object that represents both the richness of Maori culture and creates a sense of cultural http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/pacific-voices-valued-objects-maori.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1027519030420471128Fri, 08 May 2009 21:46:00 +00002009-05-08T14:49:01.101-07:00burkelimericksPosted by: Julia Swan, CommunicationsSometimes, on a dreary Friday afternoon, you just need to write a limerick:This is one I wrote about the Burke:To see real dino bones on displayTo the NW corner of campus, make your wayIt’s the Burke, and it’s freeWith your UW IDAnd it’s open ‘till 5 every dayWhat limericks will you write?http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/limerick-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-6681993173352320040Fri, 08 May 2009 21:13:00 +00002009-05-08T14:15:55.140-07:00eventlonghouseNative AmericanCheck out this months events organized by our friends at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center. Don't miss out on fry bread (yumm) and surprises! For a complete listing check out their events website.Cecile's Fry Bread for Justice, May 9th, 10am - 5 pm.A Fundraiser for the Duwamish Tribe's Legal Defense Fund. Fun day full of surprises. Native entertainment. All you can eat fry bread. Indian http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/local-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-1334478288758844931Wed, 06 May 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-05-06T14:50:34.604-07:00Posted by: Karin Hoffman, CommunicationsWashington is home to over 3,000 native plant species. Could you identify Candystick, Mountain Lady Slipper, Lady Fern and Devil’s Club (an appropriate name for a plant containing brittle yellow spines that easily find their way into your hands,) if you saw it in your backyard or on a hike in the Cascades? This week (May 3-9) is your chance to learn more http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/05/native-plant-appreciation-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3036398157916805259Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:25:00 +00002009-04-30T15:28:19.157-07:00A-Y-P Indigenous Voices ReplytoursuwNative AmericanAYPE CentennialexhibitSeattlePosted by: Karin Hoffman, CommunicationsThis year Seattle is celebrating the centennial of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), a world’s fair that showcased the resources of the region and celebrated the development resulting from the 1897 Yukon Gold Rush. The fair was held on the University of Washington campus, and while only three original buildings from AYP remain – Architecture http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/04/alaska-yukon-pacific-exposition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3838197315156617097Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:37:00 +00002009-04-22T09:38:22.018-07:00artenvironmentalcommunitypuget soundAs a natural history and culture museum, the Burke values art as much as we value our local environment. So I was pleased to hear about this contest, which helps connect the two. From the folks at People For Puget Sound and the La Conner Seaside Gallery:People For Puget Sound and the La Conner Seaside Gallery invite local artists to enter the Puget Sound—I Love You art contest and to have their http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/04/local-artists-invited-to-submit-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36610871.post-3414603847434819391Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:40:00 +00002009-04-20T16:51:41.431-07:00outdoorsworkshopsdavid williamsenvironmentalevent recapwritingPosted by: David Williams“I am grateful and happy. The workshop blew the top off of my head,” was one comment heard at the Burke seminar called Environmental Writer’s Workshop: Inspire, Observe, Inhabit. The April 11, all-day program brought together three local writers, Lyanda Haupt, Jourdan Keith, and Coll Thrush, to discuss writing and the relationship between people and place in the urban http://burkemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/04/get-outside-and-write-something-every.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture)1