SLIDE 1 Campus Connections October 2011
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SLIDE 2 Museum of Anthropology Mission Statement
The Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University (MOA) creates awareness of global cultures by collecting, protecting, managing, and exhibiting archaeological artifacts, ethnographic
- bjects, and visual arts
- f past and present
peoples, and providing
intercultural learning.
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Museum of Anthropology History Founded in 1963 by the faculty of the Wake Forest Department of Anthropology Formerly known as the Museum of Man Formerly located in Reynolda Village, MOA moved to its current location in 1986
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Museum of Anthropology Location
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Museum of Anthropology Basic Facts MOA is open: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING
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Museum of Anthropology Exhibits
How Do They Know? The Science of Archaeology in the Yadkin River Valley
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Museum of Anthropology Exhibits
African Religion: Nothing Was or Will Be Except God
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Museum of Anthropology Exhibits
Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery
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Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits
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Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits
Días de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) Through December 16, 2011
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Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits
Local Peace Corps Volunteers: Bringing Cultures Together for 50 Years Through December 16, 2011
SLIDE 12 Museum of Anthropology Upcoming Exhibits
Gazing at the Contemporary World: Japanese Photography from the 1970s to the Present
Recent Additions to the Collection April 17 – Aug. 25, 2012
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Museum of Anthropology Family-Friendly Exhibits
Exhibits include hands-on activities for all ages including Museum-wide scavenger hunts.
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Museum of Anthropology Off-site Exhibits
African Odyssey at St. Bonaventure (2007-2009) & SciWorks (2009) Colors of Mexico at Sawtooth Center (2006)
SLIDE 15 Museum of Anthropology Collections
Over 25,000 ethnological and archaeological artifacts representing 90 countries & 316 cultures
archives accessible with Online Artifact Database. www.wfu.edu/moa/database
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Museum of Anthropology Working with WFU Jobs & internships for students Work with WFU classes Provide faculty workshops
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Museum of Anthropology Public Programs
Academic Lectures Coming Up: October 27, 7:00pm – Dr. Sherri Lawson Clark will present “Journeys through Housing: Privacy, Protection, and Place”
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Museum of Anthropology Public Programs
Family Days
Days of the Dead – October 2011 Exploring Japan – March 2011 Native American – October 2010 Exploring Africa – May 2010
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Museum of Anthropology Public Programs
Summer Camp
3 one-week sessions 9:00am – 12:00pm
SLIDE 20 Museum of Anthropology Education Programs K-12 Curriculum-Based Programs
- In Museum and Outreach
- Served 8,000+ in FY10-11
Outreach Kits Literacy Backpacks Summer Library Programs
SLIDE 21 Museum of Anthropology Volunteer Opportunities Special Programs & Events
Advisory Board
representatives
- Develops plans & policies
SLIDE 22 Museum of Anthropology Membership Program
MOA Friends
for exhibits & programs
children’s programs
invitations to exhibit
events
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Museum of Anthropology
Come visit us soon!
