Join the iSchool and the University of Illinois Museum Studies program for a discussion with museum professionals from the Corning Museum of Glass, Krannert Art Museum, the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, and Spurlock Museum.
Museum Careers: A Panel Discussion is a student event, designed for those exploring a career working in museums. It will be a great opportunity to ask questions and hear from professionals in the museum field, including curators, registrars, museum educators, communicators, and exhibition design professionals. The panel will be moderated by Susan R. Frankenbers, Ph.D., coordinator of the Museum Studies program.
Panelists:
Adam Doskey, curator at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Illinois
Amy Heggenmeyer, assistant registrar at Spurlock Museum
Christine Saniat, museum registrar and exhibitions director at Krannert Art Museum
Monica Scott, public education and volunteer coordinator at Spurlock Museum
Richard Urban, digital asset manager at the Corning Museum of Glass
Walter Wilson, design and installation specialist at Krannert Art Museum
Attendees can also sign up for special group tours of Krannert Art Museum and Spurlock Museum as part of this program.
KAM Tour: April 23, 2018, 11 am–12 noon. Attendance is limited to the first 20 registrants. To sign up, email the tour coordinator.
Spurlock Tour: April 10, 3 pm. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/SpurlockTour.
