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TITLE OF PRESENTATION SUBHEAD GOES HERE Campus Connections October 2011 Museum of Anthropology Mission Statement The Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University (MOA) creates awareness of global cultures by collecting, protecting,


  1. TITLE OF PRESENTATION SUBHEAD GOES HERE Campus Connections October 2011

  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 objects, and visual arts of past and present peoples, and providing opportunities for intercultural learning.

  3. 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

  4. Museum of Anthropology Location

  5. Museum of Anthropology Basic Facts MOA is open: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING

  6. Museum of Anthropology Exhibits How Do They Know? The Science of Archaeology in the Yadkin River Valley

  7. Museum of Anthropology Exhibits African Religion: Nothing Was or Will Be Except God

  8. Museum of Anthropology Exhibits Art of Sky, Art of Earth: Maya Cosmic Imagery

  9. Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits

  10. Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits Días de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) Through December 16, 2011

  11. Museum of Anthropology Temporary Exhibits Local Peace Corps Volunteers: Bringing Cultures Together for 50 Years Through December 16, 2011

  12. Museum of Anthropology Upcoming Exhibits Gazing at the Recent Additions to the Contemporary World: Collection April 17 – Aug. 25, 2012 Japanese Photography from the 1970s to the Present Jan. 24 – Mar. 31, 2012

  13. Museum of Anthropology Family-Friendly Exhibits Exhibits include hands-on activities for all ages including Museum-wide scavenger hunts.

  14. Museum of Anthropology Off-site Exhibits Colors of Mexico at Sawtooth Center (2006) African Odyssey at St. Bonaventure (2007-2009) & SciWorks (2009)

  15. Museum of Anthropology Collections Over 25,000 ethnological and archaeological artifacts representing 90 countries & 316 cultures • Entire collection and archives accessible with Online Artifact Database. www.wfu.edu/moa/database

  16. Museum of Anthropology Working with WFU Jobs & internships for students Work with WFU classes Provide faculty workshops

  17. 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”

  18. 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

  19. Museum of Anthropology Public Programs Summer Camp 3 one-week sessions 9:00am – 12:00pm

  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

  21. Museum of Anthropology Volunteer Opportunities Special Programs & Events • Summer Camp • Family Days Advisory Board • 15 community & WFU representatives • Develops plans & policies

  22. Museum of Anthropology Membership Program MOA Friends • Provide needed support for exhibits & programs • Receive discounts on children’s programs • Receive exclusive invitations to exhibit openings & other fun events

  23. Museum of Anthropology Come visit us soon!

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