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Programs

The Museum sponsors an annual series of lectures and field trips in addition to supporting other local organizations in their educational outreach efforts. To get on the e-mailing list contact the education and outreach coordinator.

Date
Time
Title/Description
Location

May 8, 2008

A lecture by Alissa Whitmore, a graduate student in the UI Anthropology Department
7:30 PM

Gender in Prehistory: An Archaeological Examination

Methodologies for the archaeological examination of historical gender relations will be discussed as they apply to the Upper Paleolithic (c. 40,000-10,000 years ago) in Europe.

 

 Biosphere Discovery HUB, Macbride Hall 3rd floor North

May 22, 2008

A lecture by Dr. John Doershuk, State Archaeologist of Iowa and Director of the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA)
7:30 PM

Oneota Technological Adaptations to European Fur Trade Goods in Northwest Iowa

How the Oneota people adapted their traditional technologies in the face of the initial appearance of European-origin trade goods, based on evidence from the Gillette Grove site, Clay County, Iowa

 

 Biosphere Discovery HUB, Macbride Hall 3rd floor North
Continuing:      
Flint-knapping Friday (suspended for the summer; to resume in Sept.)
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Iowa City Flint Knappers
Weekly exhibitions (view photos)

 Iowa Hall lobby

Sunday Stories at the Museum
Listen to stories on a variety of subjects while surrounded by an inspiring museum setting.

 

3:00 p.m.

Stories chosen each session are aimed at elementary aged children, with take-home activities and information based on the theme for that day.

meet in Iowa Hall lobby

 
Programs will continue through the summer. Watch for the Summer 2008 Events Schedule coming soon.