Dear Subscribers,
The countdown to One Day One KU has begun! This year, we are raising funds to help support school scholarships and the care and maintenance of our live exhibits, including our beloved observational bee hive, snakes and anoles, Bugtown, and paleo garden. This 24-hour campaign will take place on Thursday, February 20 to Friday, February 21 — from noon to noon.
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We’re aiming for higher participation than ever before—because every gift counts no matter the size of the donation! The more people who participate, the greater the chance to earn bonus dollars through the Power Hour Challenges. Plus, thanks to the generosity of BI/NHM board member Tom Hardy, every new donor who contributes $25 or more will have their gift matched with an extra $100, increasing the impact of your contribution.Â
Learn more about about the museum's campaign mission by watching the fun and informative video above, or visit our campaign website to discover other exciting challenges happening that day.
Sincerely,Â
Natalie Vondrak
Communications CoordinatorÂ
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Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16
9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 12:00-4:00 PM
KU Natural History Museum
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Calling all bird enthusiasts! Explore our many bird exhibits using an avian-themed scavenger hunt, which coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count. A bird-friendly prize awaits those who complete the challenge.
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Friday, February 14
12:00-2:00 PMÂ
KU Union (4th floor)
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Learn how fish, birds, and dinosaurs engage in romance. KU Biodiversity Institute graduate students will be tabling this event teaching you all about the fascinating world of animal courtship through unique specimens.
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Pop Up Science: Lost Island Continent of Balkanatolia
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Saturday, Feb. 22
2:00-4:00 PM
KU Natural History Museum
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Travel back in time around 35 million years ago to explore the ancient island of Balkanatolia. Visitors of all ages will enjoy our interactive island biogeography game & learning about ongoing vertebrate paleontology research.
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Wednesday, Feb. 26
7:30-8:30 PMÂ
Free State Brewing Company
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Enjoy a pint while learning about the latest scientific discoveries happening in the KU Archaeology Division. Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover will reveal how artifacts from the Great Plains and beyond provide invaluable insights into past lifeways, environments, and cultures.
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Curating Collections: Entomology
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Did you know there are over 10 million biological specimens and 2 million archaeological artifacts in the Biodiversity Institute's worldwide collection? And, each one has a story just waiting to be shared with you!
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KU Entomology
Since the late 1800s, the KU Biodiversity Institute’s natural history collections have grown thanks to the dedication of scientists working in some of the most unexpected circumstances. For example, take this remarkable group of insects pictured above, collected by Louis J. Lipovsky on the island of Guadalcanal during World War II. These specimens tell a story of science in the midst of history’s most challenging moments.
A: Diceropyga guadalcanalensis (cicada)
B: Masonia lutea (mosquito)
C: Micronia sp. (uraniid moth)
D: Nomia froggatti (sweat bee)
E: Trochoideus disjardinsi (handsome fungus beetle)
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How NWT animals end up in museums across North America
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Mammalogy Collection Manager Dianna Krejsa was interviewed by Cabin Radio about the friendly competition between the KU Mammalogy and Ornithology divisions to prepare scientific specimens. The 11-day challenge, dubbed 'Prepapalooza,' involved staff and students who prepared hundreds of study skins that will help address pressing scientific questions.Â
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| 150 Years of Change on the Great Plains
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Join Ornithology Curator and University Distinguished Professor Town Peterson at Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop in downtown Lawrence for a free presentation on his latest book, which chronicles the transformation of the Kansas and eastern Colorado plains through the lens of repeat photography. The event starts at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 6.
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Photo Credit: Town Peterson
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Mark your calendars for Night in the Museum
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What happens after dark in the museum? Become a museum member and see for yourself! Members are invited to explore the galleries, participate in activities, and watch the movie Night at the Museum in the Panorama Gallery. Pizza will be provided by Johnny’s Tavern North, and beer and wine will be provided by City Wine Market. Kid-friendly drinks will also be provided. Registration opens on February 11th.
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KU Students return to campus for spring semester
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The museum kicked off KU's Winter Welcome Weekend by welcoming students back to campus with a fun scavenger hunt that encouraged them to explore all four floors. As a reward, participants took home a cuddly plushie.Â
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| Panorama wolf takes Instagram by storm
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One of the wolves in the Panorama exhibit shot to stardom last week, thanks to a cheeky social media reel. The wolf’s funny, unforgettable expression has already racked up over 400,000 views. Don’t miss out—watch the video.
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Staff & Student Spotlights
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Museum Selfie Day wasn't just for visitors this year. Staff had their share of fun posing with their favorite exhibits and specimens, including our KU Botany team at the McGregor Herbarium.
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Meet Samanta Orellana, KU Entomology's new postdoctoral researcher. Orellana is a Guatemalan biologist and entomologist with a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from Arizona State University. She studies the systematics of fungus weevils (Coleoptera: Anthribidae).Â
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KU Mammalogy graduate students Danielle Land and Mackenzie Grover spent two weeks searching for worms (endoparasites) in wolf guts. The samples and data they collected will be part of Dan's dissertation research which aims to evaluate the effect(s) of predator management programs on parasite communities.Â
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On January 1st, Carlton Shield Chief Gover, archaeology curator at the BI/NHM was appointed to the Kansas State Historical Society Deaccession Review Committee for the State of Kansas for a two-year term.Â
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Celebrating Women in Science
Saturday, March 22
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for the 4th Annual Celebration of Women in Science. Meet KU scientists and other experts, explore scientific techniques, view fascinating specimens, and try fun, hands-on experiments. Discover inspiring women scientists from around the world and explore a wide range of careers in science. This event is free and open to all ages.
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