KU Natural History Museum

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Lori Schlenker, Associate Director of Collections and Facilities at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum for her Unsung Hero award! 🎉

This well deserved award recognizes Lori's efforts toward KU research, greasing the wheels of innovation and discovery! Way to go, Lori!

Associate director maintains collections and facilities for future researchers Fri, 08/28/2026 author Vincent P Munoz Share Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Lori Schlenker | Associate Director of Collections and Facilities | Biodiversity Institute & Natural History...

08/29/2026

This could be you on September 25… 👀

Biodiversity Bash is less than a month away! Secure your tickets today for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wonders of the natural world. Proceeds will support the recruitment and training of future graduate students in collections-based biodiversity research.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://rockcha.lk/92n

08/28/2026

Instant icebreaker: “Do you like snakes? Birds? Parasites?” GREAT! You’re our kind of person.

We had a blast at KU Biology Welcome Back event talking with undergraduates about ways to get involved with the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum.

Looking for hands-on experience this fall? We have several internship and volunteer opportunities available! Learn more on our ✨Undergraduate Opportunities✨ webpage: https://rockcha.lk/sde

08/25/2026

Happy start of the semester, Jayhawks! 💙

When you’re walking by Dyche Hall this fall and think to yourself “wow, the KU Natural History Museum is cool.” Remember, being cool is just the tip of the iceberg. 😎

08/23/2026

We want the KU Natural History Museum to be a part of every KU student’s college experience!

That’s why we pulled out all the stops during UnionFest engaging with hundreds of undergrads. We had bioluminescence fish and fossils on display, microbe plates, free swag, T. rex racing, and a student dressed up as a pteranodon — a crowd favorite.

Thank you to our dedicated team for making this event so memorable. 💙❤️

08/21/2026

Hey, undergrads! The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum has several internships and volunteer opportunities available this fall semester.

🔹 Data Security & Privacy Content Developer
🔹 Ichthyology Specimen Imaging
🔹 Ichthyology Specimen X-raying
🔹 Marketing Materials Developer
🔹 Weevils of Kansas
🔹 Herpetology Division Volunteer
🔹 Museum Tidiness Assistant

Learn all the details by visiting our ✨Undergraduate Opportunities✨ webpage at: https://rockcha.lk/sde — or stop by our table at KU Biology's Biology Welcome Back event on Sunday, Aug. 23, 11:30am-1pm.

08/21/2026

Join us for Biodiversity Bash! 🎉

This vibrant event will bring together community members, scientists, and graduate students for a night inspired by the wonders of the natural world. Proceeds from the evening will support future graduate student recruitment and training in collections-based biodiversity research.

Purchase tickets using the link: https://rockcha.lk/92n

08/17/2026

Can you feel it? Fall semester is just around the corner, and so is our favorite student event: UNIONFEST! 💙❤️

We’re completely biased, but we think the KU Natural History Museum tables are where all the fun is! Stop by to explore our exhibits, discover fluorescent minerals and bioluminescent organisms, and pick up some free museum swag!

✨ UnionFest | August 22 | 7-9:30 p.m. ✨


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