Author Archive: David McKay

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NEW Discovery: A Bone-headed Dinosaur the size of a Dog

Posted: May 8, 2013 - 13:14 , by David McKay
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A new species of bone-headed dinosaur, Acrotholus audeti, has just been announced by a team co-led by ROM paleontologist Dr. David Evans. The groundbreaking fossils are on display at the ROM until June.

ROM Volunteer Profile: Patricia Harris

Posted: April 25, 2013 - 15:20 , by David McKay
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Patricia Harris is a true testament to the profound impact of volunteerism...

Student Performers Kick Off Black History Month at the ROM

Posted: February 4, 2013 - 16:53 , by David McKay
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Student dancers perform at the ROM

Over 80 students performed cultural dance and song in celebration of Black History Month.

34th Annual ROM Colloquium: World Discoveries - on Feb 8, 2013

Posted: February 1, 2013 - 17:40 , by David McKay
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Join us for a FREE symposium highlighting fascinating discoveries by Museum curators and experts!

ROM History Wars – Heavyweights Battle Over Canadian Identity

Posted: March 9, 2012 - 12:13 , by David McKay
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It was another full house in Samuel Hall/Currelly Gallery on the Wednesday evening March 7 as the ROM History Wars debate centred on the place of French language, culture and people in Canadian society and governance. As the format allows a straw poll of hands up in the air, the measure of the audience was taken at the beginning of the debate and after to see if our speakers had moved anyone on their views of a bilingual Canada.  The results of both votes showed a significant number of people who were and remained undecided.  Not surprising when considering such a complex issue.