UW Students
Exclusive events and opportunities for UW students.
Welcome to the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture's University of Washington student web page. Here you'll find information on exclusive student events and opportunities for getting involved at the museum.
After Hours @ the Burke
Experience a different side of the Burke. After Hours @ the Burke is a quarterly, evening event bringing music, food, art, culture and science together in a unique way. Explore the museum with friends while getting an intimate look at Burke exhibits and collections. After Hours @ the Burke is FREE with UW ID, and $5 for the general public.
Burke Museum Student Advisory Board
Are you a University of Washington student interested in the arts or natural sciences? Want to build and strengthen your leadership skills? Do you have ideas for how the Burke Museum can better serve students at the UW? Then come be a part of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture’s Student Advisory Board (BMSAB).
The mission of the BMSAB is...
The BMSAB infuses the Burke Museum with the student perspective. As a member you will:
- Help plan and promote student events on campus
- Expand your knowledge of natural history and culture
- Exercise your creative spirit
- Develop your resume
- Meet new people and make friends
- Get exclusive behind-the-scene tours
You don't have to have extensive knowledge about the cultural and natural world to be a part of the Student Advisory Board. The Burke Museum encourages students from all disciplines and backgrounds to apply.
Applications will be accepted from October 23 – October 29, 2012. The first meeting will be November 7. Click here to apply.
For more information about the Student Advisory Board contact Cassandra Sandkam, docent program manager at (206) 616-4415 or csandkam@uw.edu.
Burke Trivia Night at the College Inn Pub
Burke Trivia Night is a fun monthly event where learning can literally pay off! At 8 pm on the first Thursday of the month, bring your friends to the College Inn Pub and test your knowledge of the natural world. Cost: $5 per team, maximum of 6 people per team. This is a 21+ event.
Burke 101
Try it for one quarter — stay for your whole degree!
What is Burke 101:
Burke 101 is a program that integrates UW students into our education programs at the Burke Museum. This program gives UW students the opportunity to learn & practice informal teaching techniques and facilitate discussion about museum objects.
How can I get credit for this program?
The Carlson Center and the Pipeline Project at the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity offers up to 4 credits per quarter to UW student volunteers. Contact the Carlson Center or the Pipeline Project for more information. Up to 3 General Studies credits may also be available through your major. Please contact your advisor for more information.
Perks
- Enhance your resume
- Handle museum specimens
- Make connections in the museum community
- Gain experience teaching
Become a student docent
Do you love the Burke Museum? Are you looking for ways to get more involved? Then sign-up to become a volunteer docent at the Burke.
As a docent you will:
- Handle museum specimens
- Make connections in the museum community
- Gain experience teaching
- Introduce tour groups to exhibits
- Build your resume!
Each quarter the Burke Museum offers docent training for UW students.
Students must attend all three sessions:
- Session 1: Friday, April 5, 2013: 2 – 5 pm
- Session 2: Friday, April 12, 2013: 2 – 5 pm
- Session 3: Friday, April 19, 2013: 2 – 5 pm
For more information contact Cassandra Sandkam at csandkam@uw.edu or (206) 616-4415.
Become a volunteer at the Burke Museum!
Volunteers help make the Burke Museum and its programs a success! Volunteer positions at the museum vary from working in one of the 11 collections areas to leading school tours, from helping with craft activities during public programs to promoting the Burke at community events. For more information contact Jessica Newkirk at (206) 221-7083 or useburke@uw.edu.
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Work at the Burke!
The Burke Museum has a number of work study positions available to students who qualify. Search for "Burke Museum" on the UW's work study website for current positions.
Programs for UW students are generously supported by the Lucky Seven Foundation and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.