THE CHARLES THOMAS PEARSON INTERSHIP THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS The University Museum announces the Charles Thomas Pearson Internship for graduate students in museum studies. The Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Education, Inc. sponsors this award. The Pearson Intern will work in the museum's Discovery Room which features hands- on experiences for children in grades K-5. The term of the internship will allow the recipient to experience the practical problems of behind the scenes preparation and actual opening of this facility. Responsibilities: The intern will coordinate volunteers, assist with day to day operations, and develop programs for the discovery room under the direction of the Discovery Room Coordinator. Some weekend work time will be required. Scope: In addition to work in the Discovery Room, the intern will become acquainted with other musuem operations including education, exhibits, fund-raising, collections management, and administration. Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in, or completed course work for, the Master of Arts program with a specialization in museum studies at the University of Arkansas, or at another educational institution. Preference will be given to upper level candidates. Duration and stipend: The nine-month full-time internship will run from 1 September 1996 to 31 May 1997. The stipend will be $9,500. Application Requirements: Each candidate, in keeping with The Charles Thomas and Mary Alice Pearson Educational Foundation's interest in community ethics, will submit a four to five page double-spaced essay on some aspect of ethics in the musuem field. In addition, each candidate will submit a cover letter, resume including relevant course work and job experiences, and three letters of recommendation. Please send these materials by April 15th to: Dr. Johnnie L. Gentry 202 Museum Building University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 telephone: 501-575-7925; FAX 501-575-8766 email: [log in to unmask]