Oct 18, 2021
Repatriating A Skull From the Philippines
This past July, I accepted the fellowship position at the Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Many of the museum...
Oct 11, 2021
“What day is it?”: Decolonizing Your Verbiage
CW: Genocide I write this article as a white, cis-gendered woman. I use “we” to encapsulate the collective museum community (past and...
Jun 17, 2021
Ocean's 8: The Met, Diamonds, and Heists -- OH MY
Ocean’s 8 came out in 2018. It hosts the performances of major celebrities—from Sandra Bullock to Rihanna to Mindy Kaling. Like any heist...
Jun 16, 2021
Indiana Jones & National Identity
The Indiana Jones franchise follows the daring and heroic adventures of Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, an archaeology professor. He...
Jun 1, 2021
Sustainability + PRIDE
As the first day of Pride Month, I wanted to talk about the connection between sustainability, accountability, responsibility, and the...
May 20, 2021
Intro: Museums on TV
As we know, Hollywood often gets it wrong, whether it’s in the portrayal of cultures or everyday life in particular lines of work. This...
May 1, 2021
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So, we want to break down who is included in that community, some brief history,...
Apr 29, 2021
What do I mean by sustainability?
Sustainability is often only used in conversations about green initiatives. But really, sustainability is about maintenance and...
Apr 26, 2021
Mini Thesis Series: New Curatorial Methods
In my master’s thesis, “Transforming the Museum Space: Native Feminisms as Activism in “Hearts of Our People””, I examine the exhibition...
Apr 21, 2021
Mini Thesis Series: New Curatorial Methods
In my master’s thesis, “Transforming the Museum Space: Native Feminisms as Activism in “Hearts of Our People””, I examine the exhibition...
Apr 21, 2021
Let's Talk Repatriation
I read an article yesterday that brought up repatriation. The issue it presented was regarding human remains of enslaved peoples. Written...
Apr 2, 2021
Thoughts on Reopening: COVID Friendly Interactives
With COVID-19 still a major health concern, reopening can seem like an impossible task. How on earth are you supposed to make sure...
Mar 30, 2021
Catching Our Breath
Anxiety and depression are no joke. Between COVID and the season, numbers are on the rise. We want to provide some very basic exercises...
Mar 27, 2021
Hit That Like Button
Ever wondered what kind of content you should be posting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for maximum engagement? We've got you. In...
Mar 16, 2021
Catching Our Breath
Content Warning: In this article, we discuss the impact of anxiety and depression, including self-harm and suicide. Contact information...
Mar 12, 2021
Hit That Like Button
In Parts 1 and 2, we discussed Facebook and Instagram as potential platforms to engage with the public. The third social media platform...
Mar 8, 2021
Catching Our Breath: Breathing, Part 1
Content Warning: In this article, we discuss the impact of anxiety and depression, including self-harm and suicide. Contact information...
Mar 5, 2021
Hit That Like Button
In Part 1 of “Hit That Like Button”, we discussed Facebook and how it may be a good tool for you and your institution. In Part 2, we’re...
Mar 1, 2021
American Feminism & Its First Nations' Roots
To kick off Women’s History month, a time where the work of the feminist movement seems to be hoisted up higher on a pedestal than the...
Feb 28, 2021
Small Museum Deaccessioning: Defending your Decision
The final thing which needs to be covered before small museums deaccession is the possibility for a person or group of people to take...