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University Museum at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Upcoming Events

Group Reception: January 28, 4-7 p.m.
FREDERICK HART, January 18 – March 11
TOTEM POLE, January 18 – ongoing
BURGHILDE GRUBER: FULL CIRCLE, January 18 – April 2

Group Reception: February 4, 4-7 p.m.
ANDY WARHOL: Little Presents, Gifts from the Warhol Foundation, curated by Dr. Jordy
Jones, February 4 – March 11, Reception: Feb. 4, 4 – 7 (Dr. Jones will speak at 6 p.m.)
KATHERINE KUH, February 4 – May 2012
AFRICAN AMERICANS ARTISTS IN MUSEUM’S COLLECTION, February 4 – March 11

Feb. 18, 5 p.m.: Museum Studies Students & Friends Party (Dry mounting/vinyl) & Food, Movie & Popcorn. Please RSVP by February 11 by calling [618] 453-5388

Group Reception: March 25, 4-7 p.m.
PACHIKARA FAMILY, March 25 – May 13
STUDENTS ON VOGEL, March 25 – April 17
POP ART, February 4 – September 23
Tanya Gadbaw, MFA, March 22 – April 1

“Remembering Carbondale,” March 27, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center
The University Museum presents display along with other organizations as part of a program organized by the Carbondale Historic Preservation Commission.

April 1, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Museum Studies Students & Friends Behind the Scenes @ Archive/Scavenger Hunt. Please RSVP by March 28 by calling [618] 453-5388

Summer Hills-Bonczyk, MFA, Reception: April 8 from 4-7 p.m.

April 16: Volunteer & Friends Appreciation Luncheon, Noon-1:30 p.m. Please RSVP by April 8 by calling [618] 453-5388

Steve Hagan and Erich Neitzke, MFA, Reception: April 29 from 4-7 p.m.

Molly Uravitch and Nick Tobeas, MFA, Reception: May 6 from 4-7 p.m.

May 9, 8 a.m. – Noon: Finals’ Bagel Breakfast for Students

All programs are free and open to the public and take place at the University Museum unless noted otherwise. Several programs require advanced reservations.

The University Museum serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the greater Southern Illinois community and beyond as a steward of the past and a gateway to the future. We collect, preserve, research, display and educate using a diverse and engaging range of artifacts and objects and educational methods. The Museum illuminates the local and world connections behind the arts, humanities, and sciences. As a teaching museum, we offer hands-on opportunities in progressive museum practices and provide leadership to museums across the region.

University Museum
1000 Faner Drive, Mail Code 4508
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL 62901

For additional information, call the Museum at [618] 453-5388, email [email protected]

www.museum.siu.edu

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