News and Events

  • Hefner Lecture 2008

  • Hefner Lecture Posters

    Scientist and author Dr. Bernd Heinrich (Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Vermont) will present the 2008 Hefner Lecture on Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 pm in 102 Benton Hall with a reception immediately following in the Hefner Zoology Museum, 100 Upham Hall. The Lecture and reception are free and open to the public.
  • Dr. Heinrich's research focuses on the physiological and behavioral adaptations of animals to their physical environments, and his work with both bees and ravens has earned international recognition. Dr. Heinrich also is a published nature writer and a record-breaking marathon and ultra-marathon runner. For more information about Dr. Heinrich's visit, contact Cecilia Berg at 513.529.6085 or bergcf@muohio.edu.

  • Kid Curators November 8, 2008

  • The Miami Museums welcome visitors of all ages to Kid Curators on Saturday, November 8 from 2 pm - 4 pm. Talawanda fourth graders will be Curators for the day and give presentations about a museum item that they researched with museum staff. Visitors are welcome to drop in for presentations at the participating museums: the Art Museum, Hefner Zoology Museum, Limper Geology Museum, and William Holmes McGuffey Museum. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about Kid Curators contact Barbara Hamilton at hamiltb2@muohio.edu or 513.529.6086.