With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious A scene from a fall 2023 preceptorial.(Image: Courtesy of New Student Orientation) With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious Preceptorials, a New Student Orientation tradition for first-year undergraduates, run this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left) was an intern at the Penn Museum through the Summer Humanities Internship Program. He worked at several public events, including the Garden Jams concerts in July. (Image: by Emmanuel Beatty for the Penn Museum) Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left), one of 17 paid interns at the Penn Museum this summer, works on the team that manages public programs. The ancient history major says the experience has helped him understand career options in the museum field.
Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? NPR Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Brigitte Keslinke of the Penn Museum says that the primary prizes won by victors of the ancient Olympics were crowned wreaths. Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday. Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo The Conversation Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo In a co-authored survey of residents of the Syrian city of Aleppo, PIK Professor Lynn Meskell identifies four key themes for the reconstruction of heritage sites after conflict. Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Qi Liu, an anthropology and art history major, has participated in every undergraduate program the Penn Museum has to offer and is completing two senior theses.nocred Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Fourth-year Qi Liu has participated in every undergraduate program at the Penn Museum, done research for two senior theses in anthropology and art history, and joined excavations in the U.S. and abroad. From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past BBC From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past Patrick McGovern of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum oversaw the first hi-tech molecular analysis of residues found in bronze drinking vessels during a 1950s excavation of an ancient Turkish tomb. Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities Time Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities The Penn Museum is noted for creating its “Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now” exhibit with the help of tribal representatives. Load More
Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday. Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo The Conversation Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo In a co-authored survey of residents of the Syrian city of Aleppo, PIK Professor Lynn Meskell identifies four key themes for the reconstruction of heritage sites after conflict. Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Qi Liu, an anthropology and art history major, has participated in every undergraduate program the Penn Museum has to offer and is completing two senior theses.nocred Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Fourth-year Qi Liu has participated in every undergraduate program at the Penn Museum, done research for two senior theses in anthropology and art history, and joined excavations in the U.S. and abroad. From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past BBC From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past Patrick McGovern of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum oversaw the first hi-tech molecular analysis of residues found in bronze drinking vessels during a 1950s excavation of an ancient Turkish tomb. Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities Time Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities The Penn Museum is noted for creating its “Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now” exhibit with the help of tribal representatives. Load More
Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.
Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday.
Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo The Conversation Reconstructing heritage after war: what we learned from asking 1,600 Syrians about rebuilding Aleppo In a co-authored survey of residents of the Syrian city of Aleppo, PIK Professor Lynn Meskell identifies four key themes for the reconstruction of heritage sites after conflict. Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Qi Liu, an anthropology and art history major, has participated in every undergraduate program the Penn Museum has to offer and is completing two senior theses.nocred Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Fourth-year Qi Liu has participated in every undergraduate program at the Penn Museum, done research for two senior theses in anthropology and art history, and joined excavations in the U.S. and abroad. From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past BBC From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past Patrick McGovern of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum oversaw the first hi-tech molecular analysis of residues found in bronze drinking vessels during a 1950s excavation of an ancient Turkish tomb. Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities Time Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities The Penn Museum is noted for creating its “Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now” exhibit with the help of tribal representatives. Load More
Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Qi Liu, an anthropology and art history major, has participated in every undergraduate program the Penn Museum has to offer and is completing two senior theses.nocred Going above and beyond in archaeology and museum work Fourth-year Qi Liu has participated in every undergraduate program at the Penn Museum, done research for two senior theses in anthropology and art history, and joined excavations in the U.S. and abroad.
From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past BBC From Ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past Patrick McGovern of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum oversaw the first hi-tech molecular analysis of residues found in bronze drinking vessels during a 1950s excavation of an ancient Turkish tomb. Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities Time Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities The Penn Museum is noted for creating its “Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now” exhibit with the help of tribal representatives. Load More
Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities Time Why Indigenous artifacts should be returned to Indigenous communities The Penn Museum is noted for creating its “Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now” exhibit with the help of tribal representatives.