Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Smith
Volunteer SpotlightMary Smith How long have you been volunteering with the museum? I have been volunteering since 2006! What’s your favorite part of being a volunteer? I have two favorite things. Number one is that I get to learn about all kinds of things. I love...
Summer Field School: Indigenous Archaeology Field Methods Summary
The Indigenous archaeology field methods course offers an alternative to traditional archaeological field schools—one that focuses on Indigenous collaboration.
From the Director: Inclusive Stories
People come to museums like ours to learn about our collective past, present, and future. But museums have not always made everyone feel welcome. We’re working to change that.
Data Recovery at the Andersen Dairy Homestead
In summer 2022, museum archaeologists began excavating a dump site near the historic Andersen Dairy.
‘Saber’ no more: this fossil is officially a spike-tooth salmon
Say goodbye to the saber-tooth salmon, and say hello to the spike-tooth salmon.
From the Director: Museums Can Save the World
I am thrilled to connect with you and share some of the highlights during my first few months as the executive director of the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History.