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Detroit-born w/ Lebanese spice & Greek logic. Exploring the nexus of art, science, & tech. Also, I make things. Mostly art. Sometimes snark. Always curious.

Land of the Sweetwater Seas
Joined April 2009
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92% of adults view museums as nonpartisan sources of education, and 96% would support lawmakers who fund them. Now museums are using that trust to foster dialogue in polarized times — modeling how people might think and listen together. phlnthrp.com/3Ln1ULX
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Please welcome two new curators to the MSU Museum! Welcome Dr. Micah Ling (traditional arts) and Dr. Chan Kin Onn (evolutionary biology). Their expertise will strengthen our collections, exhibitions, and community engagement: museum.msu.edu/msu-museum-we… @MSUNatSci @MSUEngage
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Our Annual Report is here! From advancing student and faculty success to driving innovation, this year’s report highlights the Museum’s impact on campus and beyond. Explore how we’re shaping the future of museums and strengthening our community: museum.msu.edu/support/annua…
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“Techno was invented in Detroit by Black youth and nurtured in Black and queer spaces. It is a music that speaks very deliberately about how those Black youth are thinking about the future,” says @michiganstateu Professor @JulianChambliss. Chambliss studies how Detroit and its people were integral to the creation of techno and continue to have a global influence today. Who are your favorite artists at @MovementDetroit this weekend? cal.msu.edu/news/ask-the-exp…
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Today on #MMIWG2S Awareness Day, we honor Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people lost to systemic violence. At MSU in March 2024, The REDress Project by Jaime Black-Morsette brought visibility to this crisis. bit.ly/M_05 📷: @DevonAkmon
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The National Endowment for the Humanities has begun slashing its staff following directives from the Trump administration to shrink the federal workforce, deepening the blow to cultural organizations, researchers and programs across the country. wapo.st/4lr4L3u
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For #WomensHistoryMonth we're highlighting a clay sculpture from our collection showing the “Three Sisters”—corn, squash & beans. Learn more with @michiganstateu article bit.ly/43oY37J This sculpture is on view at @MSUBroad in "Farmland: Food, Justice, and Sovereignty"
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The entire IMLS staff has been placed on administrative leave. America's museums, libraries, and communities are at risk of losing vital resources. We are in communication with partners and stakeholders to assess the sector's legal options. Full statement: aam-us.org/2025/03/31/aam-st…
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On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that called for the dismantling of seven federal agencies “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” The Institute of Museum and Library Services was also on the list. (via @ConversationUS) to.pbs.org/3DZYnj2
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New #ArtOpps now live on ArtRabbit for you to browse, share, and apply to! 🏛️ Residencies at Cambridge Artworks, Asteria Space 🥇 Competition at @Chetwoods 💼 Commission by @Deptfordx 🖼️ Exhibition Opportunity at Doozy Magazine, The Adelaide Salon, @suaveartasia , @MSUMuseum 📝 Writing Opportunity at Artists' Drawings 📊Professional Development at Castlefield Gallery 🏢 Studio Space at @HyphaStudios More #OpenCalls this way 👇 artrabbit.com/artist-opportu…
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The Trump administration moves to defund libraries and museums by closing the Institute of Museum and Library Services. A scholar explains how the agency supports cultural institutions and communities — and what’s at stake if it shuts down: buff.ly/9ovoV30
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The future of museums & libraries is at risk! On 3/14/25, an executive order called for dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services, a vital source of funding for cultural institutions. MSU Museum Director @DevonAkmon shares what’s at stake. bit.ly/MSU_IMLS
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We've launched a new, digital guide on @bbgconnects, the free arts and cultural app created by @BloombergDotOrg! Explore exclusive content, enjoy increased accessibility, and access our newest exhibition, "Techno: The Rise of Detroit's Machine Music!" museum.msu.edu/visit/free-di…
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After 20 incredible years of celebrating science, Darwin Discovery Day is evolving! Join us in the Natural Science Building to explore science research and collections at Michigan State University. Register: bit.ly/Sci_Curious
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