Mark your calendars!For a community symposium presented by WOU and the Friends of the Jensen Arctic Museum: |
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| Why the Arctic matters : January 28, 29 and 30, 2010 | |
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Western Oregon University will host a community symposium addressing the topic "Why the Arctic Matters" from Jan. 28 to 30, 2010. The symposium includes experts in a variety of topics from climate change to wildlife biology to anthropology to education to an expert on Native rights. Presentations in the symposium will cover topics such as climate change, "Eskimo" culture, archaeology, and Arctic security issues. The conference events run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, 1/28 and Friday, 1/29 in the Columbia Room, Werner University Center. All events are free and open to the public. Saturday's events will focus on Arctic arts.
Event sponsors include the Friends of the Jensen Arctic Museum with assistance from the Government of Canada / avec l’appui du gouvernement du Canada.
Download a copy of the event poster (.pdf).
Also: The Arctic Film Festival begins on Jan. 26, through Jan. 29. Download the film series poster (.pdf). |
| Register by Jan. 15 to receive a complimentary pass to the opening night's reception! | |
Plan your visit
Admission to the museum is free and has on-site parking and a nearby bus stop. There is also on and off campus dining as well as other things to see and do during your visit to Western Oregon University. NEW! You can now register for a tour online.
Hours
Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Federal holidays)
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Guest speakers and children's activities
On the third Saturday of every month the museum hosts Child Activities. This project is made possible, in part, by funding from the Polk County Cultural Coalition, along with contributions from the Friends of the Jensen Arctic Museum. Children are invited to participate in activities from making traditional Yo-Yos to learning about the migratory patterns of geese. The museum is also able to host symposiums and guest lecturers throughout the year thanks to these contributions.
Education
If you are a teacher and would like information about the Arctic before visiting the museum, we offer pre-tour packets as well as education trunks that have information and other fun activities for your students to do in class before visiting.
Learn more about the Arctic and our educational trunks.
Calendar
Every year the museum has activities that they put on in order to build relations with the community and with the people that support the museum. In September the museum has its annual Salmon Bake. There is also the Anniversary Celebration in May.
To view a full list of activities please feel free to check out the museum calendar.
About us
The Jensen Arctic Museum is part of the Western Oregon University Foundation and was established in 1985 by the collection of Dr. Paul Jensen. The museum now has over 4000 objects donated from hundreds of donors.
Learn more about the museum.
Get involved
There are many was to get involved with the museum. You can volunteer your time and/or donate money to help the museum achieve its dream of expanding the museum or donate items that can be adding the museum's ever growing collection.
Want to learn more or become a member of the Jensen Arctic Museum?
