The museum’s mission is to promote respect and appreciation for human diversity through our exhibitions, events, and academic programs, which educate and inspire a diverse north state community.
Location & Hours
Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
Meriam Library, Room 180
530-898-5397
anthromuseum@csuchico.edu
Museum Hours
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday–Saturday
The museum is located in the Meriam Library complex, across from the main library entrance.
Staff & Advisory Board
Mission
Staff
William Nitzky
- Museum Co-Director, Assistant Professor
- wnitzky@csuchico.edu
- 530-898-4953
Adrienne Scott
- Curator
- ascott@csuchico.edu
Heather McCafferty
- Faculty Curator
- hmccafferty@csuchico.edu
Advisory Board
Dawn Fedeli
- Soroptimist International of Chico
Jennifer da Silva
- Executive Assistant to CSU, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson
Dawn Frank
- Director, Student Learning Center, CSU, Chico
Christian Gutierrez
- Administrative Manager, Downtown Chico Business Association
Dain Sandoval
- Information Technology Services Staff, CSU, Chico
Matthew Stone
- CSU, Chico Professor of Recreation, Hospitality & Parks Management
Linda Watkins-Bennett
- Action News Now Anchor
Amber Noel-Camacho
- CSU, Chico Tribal Relations Specialist
Kim Cobb
- Freelance Artist and Education Consultant
Linda Wright
- Storyteller
Anna Lenaker
- Writer