6:00-8:00pm Thursday, 5 June 2008

The world-renowned Museum of Anthropology at UBC is nearing the completion of its $58 million Renewal Project, entailing a massive renovation and expansion of current facilities, as well as the creation of the Reciprocal Research Network (RRN).

TAA HAS BEEN INVITED to a special preview of the brand new wing; members and guests will be among the first to see the space! Guided tours, feature presentations and special guests will be part of the evening. 

• Jennifer Webb (Communications Manager, MoA and TAA member) will host the evening on behalf of Museum Director Dr. Anthony Shelton.
• Noel Best (Project Architect, Stantec) will provide an overview of the expansion and renovation.
• Arthur Erickson (Associate Architect), architect of the original Museum of Anthropology, will be in attendance.
• Dr. Sue Rowley (Project Leader for the RRN) will highlight the linking of the Northwest Coast and other collections in institutions worldwide.
• Bill McLennan (Curator, Pacifi c Northwest, MoA) will present the community consultation process which drove the interpretion planning, case design, and artifact mounting and labeling.
• Skooker Broome (Manager, Design/Production, MoA) and David Cunningham (Manager, Design/Exhibits, MoA) will unveil the latest plans for the transformation of the existing Visible Storage into the new Multiversity Galleries.

Where and When

6:00 to 8:00 PM

Thursday, 5 June 2008

UBC Museum of Anthropology

6393 N.W. Marine Drive

Vancouver, BC

http://www.moa.ubc.ca 

 Food and no-host bar will be available.

 Parking is available at the Rose Garden Parkade opposite the Museum.

 Download fax registration form and register by 2 June:

 http://www.taacanada.com/publicpdf/TAA_Event_20080605_v2.pdf

Please FAX your intention to attend - at (604) 215.7723 with appropriate credit card information.