UMN Weisman Art Museum Director Candidate Announcement From: Executive Vice President and Provost Rachel Croson Wed, Jul 21, 2021 Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce Luis A Croquer as the first of four candidates invited to virtual public interviews in our national search for a new director of the University of Minnesota Weisman Art Museum Luis Croquer is former Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator, Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA You can view his full CV on the WAM director search webpage I invite you to attend the candidate’s public forum, at which he will present his perspective on the role of a University art museum today, followed by Q & A Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:30–11:30 am CT Zoom link The candidate forums are open to all stakeholders, internal and external, via the Zoom link They will be recorded and may be viewed online with a University login or individual permission for a limited period Links will be posted on the search webpage 24 hours after each forum I invite you to provide your feedback about the candidates by completing a confidential evaluation by Tuesday, August The link to the online form is on the search webpage along with a copy of the position description Please consult the search webpage for the latest information about the search The unique role of the Weisman as a dynamically engaged teaching and learning museum integrated with the University's academic mission makes this search of broad relevance I look forward to your participation in this important leadership search Sincerely yours, Rachel T.A Croson Executive Vice President and Provost This email was sent to all Twin Cities faculty and staff and to members of the WAM advisory board by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, 234 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer