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MSU Board of Trustees approves essential MSU Museum infrastructure upgrades

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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized infrastructure improvements for the MSU Museum. An integral part of research, teaching and engagement at the university, the museum will embark on an ambitious 18-month renovation project starting July 2024 to implement state-of-the-art climate control...
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A group of six people stands together in an exhibition space, smiling at the camera. They are in front of a display featuring a forest scene and a sign reading "Boreal Forest / Écosystème boréal." To the left, a screen displays "GAME DESIGN: A Boreal Balance," along with additional text. Bright yellow chairs and tables are visible in the background, creating a modern and inviting setting. The group is diverse in terms of age, gender, and attire, ranging from casual to business casual.

Game Created by MSU Students and Inspired by Smithsonian Exhibition Now Available

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Michigan State University students have developed an innovative game inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest. This interactive game, now available for download on iOS and Android devices, provides users with a unique way
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MSU Museum Celebrates Black History Month with “Honor in Action” Curriculum Guide

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Michigan State University Museum is highlighting its “Honor in Action” curriculum guide, a joyful celebration of the people and history of the historical community in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. This teaching resource is designed
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A promotional poster for the Michigan State University Museum exhibit titled "Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music." The poster features a distressed, glitch-style font for the word "Techno" and bold lettering for the subtitle. A monochromatic design shows a hand over a vinyl record, paired with a silhouette of Detroit's skyline. The information includes the exhibit dates, "2/4/25 – 4/30/25," the museum's website ("museum.msu.edu"), and the address "311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI 48823." The aesthetic combines vintage and industrial themes, emphasizing Detroit's role in the techno music movement.

MSU Museum Presents Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music

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The MSU Museum is excited to announce its latest exhibition, Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an innovative exploration of Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno music and its connection to Afrofuturism. This immersive exhibition will run from February
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A group of MSU graduate students examine collections sat out on a white table, each wearing white gloves and one with a camera.

MSU Museum selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program

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MSU Museum will join a cohort of 200 nonprofit cultural organizations from across the U.S. and U.K. to improve essential digital infrastructure The MSU Museum has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This initiative helps cultural organizations
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A round, decorative basket with intricate designs. The lid features detailed quill artwork of various natural elements, including birds, leaves, and flowers, arranged in a circular pattern. The basket is tied with a small piece of twine, giving it an organic, handcrafted appearance.

Indigenous Quill Art Exhibition Premieres at Ziibiwing Center, Showcasing MSU Museum Collections

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The first major traveling exhibition featuring Anishinabe porcupine quill art is now on view at the Ziibiwing Center, Mount Pleasant, MI (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan). The exhibition showcases over 90 works drawn from private and public sources, including selections
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The graphic features the title "Indigenous Hip Hop: Frank Waln's Journey of Music, Activism, and Resilience." A subheading reads, "Conversation Moderated by Kevin Leonard." On the right side of the graphic, there is a circular image of Frank Waln, an Indigenous man with long black hair tied in a braid, wearing a colorful shirt with traditional patterns. The background of the graphic is dark, with the text in white and bright green, and a small multicolored bar runs along the bottom, featuring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and black.

MSU Museum Presents Indigenous Hip Hop Talk with Award-Winning Artist Frank Waln

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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum, in partnership with the Native American Institute and WKAR, is excited to host Indigenous Hip Hop: Frank Waln’s Journey of Music, Activism, and Resilience on Thursday, November 7,
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