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U of M students

University classes about WAM exhibits and museum studies
MST 5011 Museum History and Philosophy, Murdock
MST 5012 Museum Practices, King
MST 5020 Internship, arranged
MST 8993, Directed Study in Museum Studies
Get more details in the online course schedule

artwords and artsounds student creative competitions
artwords and artsounds are annual competitions that cultivate and showcase University student creativity. Students enrolled in classes in the Creative Writing Program and in Music select an artwork on view from the museum’s permanent collection and develop an original musical or literary piece in response. Read and hear the student creations and view the art that inspired them. Peruse other artsounds audio programs related to Weisman exhibitions.

Student internships
Student interns work on focused projects in a variety of departments. Students interested in unpaid internships may submit an application at any time. New placements, when available, occur at the beginning of fall and spring semester and in summer. See sidebar quick links for application form. For more information, email Craig Amundsen.

Student jobs
The Weisman employs students in our store, visitor services, events, custodial, and other departments. Check the University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources Web site for student job postings.

Become a tour guide
The Weisman welcomes students to join our volunteer tour guide group. Guides give tours to visitors of our exhibitions, building, and public art collection. An eighteen month minimum commitment is required. The next training will begin in fall 2009. See sidebar quick links for application form. For more information, email Judi Petkau, Coordinator Youth and Tour Programs.

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Events Calendar

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Group Visit/Tour Signup Form (PDF)

Intern Application Form (PDF)

Tour Guide Application Form (PDF)

2009-10 Exhibit Schedule

staff contacts

Student internships
Craig Amundsen, deputy director
amund185@umn.edu
612-625-9686

Tour guide program
Judi Petkau, coordinator youth and tour programs
petka001@umn.edu
612-625-9623

artwords and artsounds
Judi Petkau, coordinator youth and tour programs
petka001@umn.edu
612-625-9623