History of the School for Advanced Research Lecture Wednesday April 2

History of the School for Advanced Research (SAR) Lecture Wednesday April 2

Michael F. Brown, President Emeritus of the School for Advanced Research (SAR), will present an online lecture on Wednesday, April 2, exploring the rich history and enduring legacy of one of New Mexico’s most distinguished research institutions.

Founded in 1907, the School for Advanced Research is recognized as New Mexico’s oldest research center and has played a significant role in advancing scholarship, education, and cultural understanding for more than a century. Throughout its history, SAR has served as a gathering place for scholars, artists, and researchers from around the world, fostering innovative ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration.

During the lecture, Brown will discuss the origins of the institution, its evolution over the past century, and its continuing impact on research in the social sciences, humanities, and Native American arts. Attendees will gain insight into how SAR has grown from its early beginnings into a nationally recognized center for advanced scholarship and public engagement.

Today, SAR supports creative thought and groundbreaking research through residential fellowships, seminars, public programs, and collaborative research initiatives. The institution brings together scholars working on topics ranging from anthropology and archaeology to history, Indigenous studies, and cultural preservation.

SAR is also home to the internationally respected Indian Arts Research Center (IARC), which houses one of the world’s most significant collections of Native American art and cultural materials. The IARC is recognized for its leadership in community-advised and collaborative approaches to Indigenous arts engagement, collections stewardship, and cultural preservation. Through partnerships with Native communities, the center works to ensure that collections are studied, interpreted, and cared for in ways that honor their cultural significance.

The lecture offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of this remarkable institution and its contributions to scholarship, culture, and the preservation of Indigenous arts and traditions. Whether you are interested in New Mexico history, research, anthropology, or the arts, the presentation promises to provide a fascinating look at an organization that has helped shape intellectual life in the Southwest for more than 100 years.

Refreshments for attendees will be provided by the New Mexico Consortium.

The public is invited to attend and learn more about the School for Advanced Research’s past, present, and future as a leader in research, education, and cultural engagement.

Join this free lecture from 12-1pm on Wednesday April 2. To do so, register at: https://bit.ly/4394zPR

See the entire article for more information in the LA Daily Post at: https://ladailypost.com/a-brief-history-of-nms-oldest-research-center-april-2/