Paleontology, artists in film & Western American landscape among MOR’s upcoming lectures
A reptile’s personality may not be the first thing that slithers to mind, but the latest exhibit at Museum of the Rockies is ready to showcase each unique species’ habits and behaviors. Aside from this scaly showcase, the Bozeman space also plays host to regular public events. Here’s a look at some upcoming happenings.
The third in the “Presenting Prehistory: Paleontology Speaker Series” will take place Wednesday, March 4th. Dr. David Varricchio from MSU’s Department of Earth Sciences will present at 6pm.
Discoveries made by paleontologists continue to shed new light on the deep past of the planet and the creatures that arose here. This series explores recent findings and current hypotheses as conveyed by scientists who are actively exploring how life on Earth has changed through time and what the fossils of extinct organisms can teach us about the world today.
Bozeman Art Museum presents an evening with Harvey Hamburgh at MOR on Monday, March 9th. Hamburgh’s lecture “Exploring Artists in Film” begins at 6:30pm. BAM’s mission is to inspire and foster creativity and the love of art through diverse and high-quality exhibits, programs, classes and lectures. It recently opened the doors to its own space at 2612 W Main. Log on to www.bozemanartmuseum.org for additional information and museum hours.
Dr. Bill Wyckoff will fronting the next in MSU’s Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series, the fifth edition this academic year, on Tuesday, March 10th. “Taking a Second Look: Rephotographing the Western American Landscape” begins at 7pm.
Wyckoff will reflect on various projects and speak about the trajectory of his life and career to the university and broader public. He holds a doctorate in geography from Syracuse University and has been teaching at MSU since 1986. He spent this year’s fall semester on sabbatical, living in Denver while working on his next book, another repeat photography project focusing on the city’s African American community.
An upcoming Science Inquiry Lecture, “Microbes, Carbon & Climate: Impacts of a Changing Cryosphere,” is set for Wednesday, March 11th. The presentation will begin at 7pm.
What can the study of microbes living in cold temperature environments tell us about the physical limits of life? Dr. Christine Foreman, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at MSU, will discuss how her research with deep ice cores and current environments provides insights into bacterial processes in cold places, past and present, and how carbon moves through these living systems in the context of a changing climate.
Please note: All held in Hager Auditorium, public lectures have a limited capacity and are free of admission on a first come, first served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each. Attendees may not save seats for others.
Also at MOR, Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly is now open. Reptiles have enduring appeal, and this interactive zoological exhibition will bring you eye to eye with living species from around the world. Deadly snakes, colorful lizards, unusual turtles and rugged crocodilians are exhibited in naturalistic habitats. You can “milk” a viper, learn to speak croc in under five minutes, and test your knowledge with “Turtle Trivia” or “Lizard Wizard.” An experienced zoo professional remains with the exhibit to care for the living collection.
For more information about these events and the Museum exhibits, visit www.museumoftherockies.org. •