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A special event series just for you
Burke members and donors help bring our museum to life 
by connecting our collections with the community and supporting our mission.
Thank you!
With Curated Conversations you can dive deeper into the natural history and culture collections at the Burke with professionals across the museum, all from the comfort of your home!

Join us during these virtual events to get to know our staff and their research like never before.
Each event features a 20–30 minute presentation by a Burke Museum staff member,
volunteer, or community partner, followed by a moderated Q & A.

NEXT EVENT
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Triassic Tour: 
Dawn of the Dinosaurs... and so much more!

Dr. Christian Sidor
Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology
Wednesday, May 14
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Triassic Period began with the biggest mass extinction event in Earth’s history, but later saw the origin of many groups of vertebrates that are still with us today, including mammals, lizards, crocodiles, and frogs. Burke Museum curator Dr. Christian Sidor has led expeditions to collect Triassic fossils in Antarctica, Africa, and Arizona — join us for this virtual webinar where he will share stories about conducting research on this important interval in the evolution of life on land.
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All Curated Conversations events are recorded
You can view the available recordings on the Curated Conversations playlist.

Check back regularly to see new recordings as they are added.
VIDEO ARCHIVE
VIEW PAST PRESENTATIONS
a balinese jukung boat on the water with snowcapped mountains in the background
What a Balinese Outrigger Canoe
Can Teach Us
Join Curator of Archaeology, Peter Lape,
to learn about the history and technology of Balinese outrigger canoes within the wider context of sailing and fishing in the tropical Pacific.
a photo of a purple camas flower
How Plant Names Hold the History
of the Pacific Northwest
Curator of Botany Richard Olmstead connects PNW plants with the origins of their English and Latin names, recognizing that Indigenous people have understood and named plants for millenia.
FAQS
LIVE EVENTS & RECORDINGS

How do I know what events are coming up?
Invitations are sent via email to all Burke Museum donors and members. The invitations will direct you to our series web page where you can learn more about each event and register online.

Tip: We recommend bookmarking this page on your browser so you can easily click to see what’s coming next in the series.


How do I register for a live event?
To register, visit this landing page to browse upcoming events. Click "Register" under the event you would like to attend. This will take you to our ticketing portal.
On the right side of the screen, enter the number of reservations you need (only one reservation is necessary per household) and then click the blue “Add” button that appears to the right then click “next.” On the following pages you will review your order and enter your information. You will submit your order to complete the registration and receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link shortly after.


How do I log in?
Log in to the meetings by clicking the Zoom link provided in your confirmation email. You can also find the link in the reminder email that you will receive 2 days before the event takes place.

Note: You do not need to have Zoom installed on your computer to access the event.
 

Who is invited?
As a thank you for showing the Burke so much care and support, we invite all Burke Museum donors and members to join us for intimate conversations with knowledge keepers across the museum. 

How do I submit questions for the Q&A?
Questions can be submitted at any time during the event using the toolbar on the bottom of the Zoom webinar screen. Clicking on the prominent Q&A button will open the “Submit a Question” prompt. Attendees can submit questions using this panel, immediately viewable by the remote speakers and moderators. You will also see all of the questions you submit listed in the panel, along with any written replies sent to you by a speaker.
*Note: Any question asked through the "Chat" button will be immediately visible to the entire audience. 
CONTACT US
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

Meredith Monti
Annual Giving & Stewardship Officer
mmonti@uw.edu
Land Acknowledgement

The Burke Museum stands on the lands of the Coast Salish peoples,
whose ancestors resided here since time immemorial. Many
indigenous peoples thrive in this place—alive and strong.

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