Board of Directors News, ER Book Club August 20, Fall Internship Announcement & Virtual Conference Keynote ARCS Update Vol 9 Issue 16
August 19, 2024 | ARCS NewsBoard of Directors News
ARCS is pleased to welcome Courtney Becraft to our Board of Directors. Per the ARCS bylaws, if there is a vacancy on the Board of Directors, a new board member may be voted on by the current sitting board members in order to fill the vacancy.
Courtney was voted in by our current sitting board members and we are excited about the fresh perspectives and new energy she brings. Courtney has served ARCS as the Educational Programming Committee's Chair for many years, and brings that experience and drive with her to the Board.
The Board of Directors also wishes to thank Adriane Tafoya for her nearly 6 years of service on the Board. Adriane has been an integral part of ARCS, offering her time, expertise, and passion-specifically the Board's IDEA work. Her contributions have significantly advanced our mission, and her presence will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Adriane for her dedication and wish her all the best in her amazing role.
Emergency Sub-Committee Book Club August 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET
The Feather Thief
The Emergency Sub-Committee is excited to announce our next ARCS book club event on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. ET. We will be discussing The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson, a captivating true crime story about the audacious theft of rare bird specimens from a natural history museum. This intriguing story delves into the motivations behind the crime and the lucrative market for exotic feathers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for some fun summer reading and engaging conversation. Registration is free, but required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fall Internships Announcement
ARCS is committed to advocating for paid internships in an industry that remains inaccessible to many. Once again for Fall 2024, ARCS will be offering a $1,000 stipend plus an annual membership to applicants pursuing internships in registration and/or collections management. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials by September 22, 2024 and awardees will be notified by early October 2024. Applicants should already have been accepted into an unpaid internship program and will be asked to submit a letter of support from their internship supervisor with their application materials. Applicants in internships with a limited stipend can also apply but those in unpaid internship programs will be prioritized.
Internship Stipends
Virtual Conference Keynote Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the ARCS 2024 Virtual Conference Keynote speakers!
Anisha Gupta
Art Conservator
PhD student in Preservation Studies | University of Delaware
Anisha Gupta is a cultural heritage conservator, educator, and doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Her research is centered on community-driven conservation, where she studies the conservation needs and priorities of everyday people and community groups.
Dr. Hannah Turner (she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor, School of Information
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Hannah Turner is an assistant professor and settler of German/Norwegian descent at the School of Information at the University of British Columbia. As a critical information studies and museum studies scholar working at the intersection of material culture and technology, her work examines the colonial legacies of data and documentation practices in museums.
2024 Virtual Keynote Speakers
2024 Virtual Conference Sponsorship Package
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for our virtual conference being held December 2, 4, & 6, 2024.
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