<div dir="ltr">Last call! <div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Hafeez, Kashifa</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Kashifa.Hafeez@surrey.ca">Kashifa.Hafeez@surrey.ca</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 at 08:54<br>Subject: Listserv post - Final Call for 2025 LMME Conference - Monday February 24th 2025<br>To: Lorenda Calvert <<a href="mailto:programs@museum.bc.ca">programs@museum.bc.ca</a>></div><div class="msg51396290796566372"><div lang="EN-CA" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="m_51396290796566372WordSection1">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Final call for the
<b>2025 LMME Conference on Monday February 24<sup>th</sup> at UBC Vancouver</b>! <u></u>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Less than 25 tickets remain, and registration closes on Friday February 21<sup>st</sup>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Join us for a day dedicated to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in the field of museum education!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span>Whether you are a seasoned professional or someone passionate about the museum education sector, this conference offers a rich platform for sharing insights, exploring new ideas, and connecting
with peers. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NEW! Keynote Presentation - </b><b><span>Moving Forward, Together: Building Community</span> by Dr Lisa M</b><b><span>cIntosh<br>
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">How can connecting with and building community support your growth as a museum educator, enhance your professional development, and influence the future of our field? Reflecting
on my own journey, I’ll share how fostering connections, exploring new ideas, and stepping beyond disciplinary boundaries have enriched my practice—offering insights into how we can collectively guide the future of museum education.</span><b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Biography:
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">Dr. Lisa McIntosh has been a museum educator for over 30 years, working with various local informal learning organizations. She has extensive experience in professional development
for museum educators, including doctoral research on their role as "teacher educators" and leadership positions in local and national professional organizations. She was involved in the development of the University of British Columbia’s Master of Museum Education
(MMED) program, a unique graduate degree focused on teaching and learning in museums and other informal learning settings. Currently, she is a lecturer in the MMED program, supporting the next generation of museum education leaders.</span><span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span>Other Event Highlights:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span>Conversation Tables:</span></b><span> Join dynamic discussions covering various thought-provoking topics, including AI in museum programming,
revitalizing cultural practices, and fostering resilience through education.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<b><span>Tour Options:</span></b><span> Explore UBC's cultural and natural landmarks, including the Pacific Museum of Earth, Nitobe Garden, and more.
Tours can be selected while purchasing your ticket. Be sure to register early to get the tour of your choice!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<b><span>Networking Opportunities:</span></b><span> Wrap up the day with a social gathering to connect with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, reflect on key challenges, and celebrate the incredible work happening
in the museum education field!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Sign up using this Eventbrite link:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lower-mainland-museum-educators-conference-2025-moving-together-tickets-1215825570009" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lower-mainland-museum-educators-conference-2025-moving-together-tickets-1215825570009</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</div></div><div><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)">Lorenda Calvert<br>Program Manager</span><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><font size="1">Pronouns: she/her. To learn why pronouns are important, click <a href="https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/gender-diversity/pronouns/" target="_blank">here</a></font></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">The BC Museums Association office is located on the traditional, unceded lands of the </span><a href="https://vimeo.com/275788251" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Lekwungen</a><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"> peoples (Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations). We respect past, present, and future Indigenous stewards and recognize that we are uninvited guests on this territory.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p></div><div><p style="margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:1pt;margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(237,125,49)">BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street || Victoria, BC || V8W 1A1</span></p><p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.66px"><a href="http://www.museum.bc.ca/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">museum.bc.ca</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt"><font color="#888888" face="Calibri, sans-serif">Join me at the CMA 2025 Museum Studies Symposium, February 19th and 20th at UVIC – <a href="https://www.museums.ca/site/conferencesevents/symposium2025" target="_blank">Register now!</a> </font></p><div><span style="font-size:11pt"><br></span></div><p style="color:rgb(136,136,136);margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt"><br></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>