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WMA 2023 Annual Conference: The Perfect Place to Make New CONNECTions – Aubrey Feyrer

Written by Aubrey Feyrer, Collections Assistant, Tempe History Museum, and WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

What Does it Mean to Connect? – June Pen

Written by June Pen, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

 

WMA Musings – Allison Lambrecht

Written by Allison Lambrecht, Registrar, Washington State Historical Society, and WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

 

CONNECTing in a Time of Newness and Uncertainty: An Emerging Museum Professional’s Survival Guide to Your First Conference – Makenzie Stewart

Written by Makenzie Stewart, EMP, UW Graduate Student, and WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

Creative Connections and Rhizomes – Dave Laubenthal

Written by Dave Laubenthal, Creative Director at OMSI and WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

WMA Conference in Pasadena – Aaron Eagles

Written by Aaron Eagles, Store Curator/Manager, S'edav Va'aki Museum, & WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient

First Impressions - Cory Strawhun

Written by Cory Strawhun, Interim Associate Director and Operations Manager at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, and WMA 2023 WC Scholarship Recipient

Community and Connection: WMA Through the Eyes of an Introvert - Katie Foggiano

Written by Katie Foggiano, Conservation Services Manager at Balboa Art Conservation Center and WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship Recipient