O. C. MarshThe O. C. Marsh Fellows Program, begun in 1990, is named in honor of Othniel Charles Marsh, one of the founding curators of the Yale Peabody Museum and a pioneer in the study of vertebrate paleontology in the United States. He is in large part responsible for the popularity of dinosaurs today.

The FellowsO. C. Marsh Fellows participate in special programs led by experts in the field of natural history and related disciplines. Through their good will and generosity, they have long been recognized as a core group of Peabody supporters with a mission to help fund important Museum projects. Their 2009-10 combined gift will help support a Cretaceous Garden along Whitney Avenue.

O. C. Marsh Membership & Program Includes Yale Peabody Museum membership!

Membership in the O. C. Marsh Fellows Program starts at $75 for new members ($125 for couples) and is fully tax deductible. Fellows attend thestarred ( ) talks and tour at no additional cost. The brunch and catered cocktail receptions preceding the talks are $20 each or covered by a discounted, prepaid reception/brunch fee. Dinners require the additional fee noted on each program listing. Don’t have the registration form? Contact Melanie Brigockas at 203.432.5099 or peabody.pr@yale.edu to request a copy or to register by phone. Or visit peabody.yale.edu/support/ocmprog.html to view it online.

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

The Peabody was founded in 1866 with a gift of $150,000 from philanthropist George Peabody, the uncle of O. C. Marsh. Today the Museum’s renowned collections of 12 million specimens and artifacts are the basis for research, publication, exhibition and education in the realms of natural history, archaeology and ethnology.

www.peabody.yale.edu

Cover Photo of Kathleen Dudzinski:

John Anderson, Terramar Productions, llc

© 2010 Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

O. C. MarshFellows Program

2010–2011

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

Natural History ArtLinda Thomas, muralist, fine artist and illustrator

Award-winning artist Linda Thomas shares her working methods and process of creating natural history murals and illustrations for environmental centers and museums. Thomas collaborates with scientists and educators to create inspiring interpretations of the beauty and ecological connections of the natural world.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 11:00 a.m. Brunch Buffet 12:00 noon Talk

Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding TimeRichard Conniff, journalist, essayist and author; National Magazine Award winner; Emmy nomineeThis hilarious presentation explores the behaviors and oddities of all kinds of animals, from big cats and snapping turtles to termites and lemurs.

Conniff draws from his own experiences—commun-ing with packs of African wild dogs—and that of others—a researcher stung so many times by the insects he studies that he developed a scale to research the pain itself. A book signing follows.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

The Spirit of Wales and Elihu YaleRobert Lloyd George, founder of Lloyd George Management, specialist investment house in China and India; great grandson of David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister 1916 –1922; author of David and Winston: How a Friendship Changed History; writer and speaker on Asia

Robert Lloyd George will present an introduction to Wales—its history, language, literature, traditions and characteristics—and Elihu Yale as a representative of Wales and its history.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 6:00 p.m. Reception, Dinner and Talk, $60HOLIDAY DINNER

Dolphin MysteriesKathleen Dudzinski, Director, Dolphin Communications Project; Managing Editor, Aquatic Mammals Journal

Dr. Dudzinski studies dolphin communication in three countries using a unique underwater recording system that lets her capture dolphin behavior and vocalizations as a tool to begin to eavesdrop on their conversations. She will share these experiences and sign copies of her book Dolphin Mysteries: Unlocking the Secrets of Communication.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

A Monkey Economy as Irrational as OursLaurie Santos, Associate Professor of Psychology at Yale

Working with capuchin monkeys, Dr. Santos looks for the roots of human irrationality in the way our primate relatives make decisions. A clever series of experiments in “monkeynomics” shows that some of the irrational choices we make, monkeys make too.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

Update on the Invasive AlienPlant Crisis in New EnglandPeter Alden, world renowned naturalist, ecotourism guide and author of 15 books on North American and African wildlife, including the National Audubon Society’s Regional Field Guide Series

In a high energy performance that may challenge some cherished beliefs, Peter Alden identifies the key

O. C. MARSH FELLOWS PROGRAM 2010–2011

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problem trees, shrubs, vines and herbs and outlines the effects of recent bans on the import and sale of nonnative plants. His focus will be on new species spreading here and what our priorities should be, with some novel approaches to tackle the problem. A book signing will follow.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 2:00 p.m. Tour and Refreshments

West Campus Collections TourFrom DNA to Dinosaurs: Treasures from the Archives of the Yale Peabody Museum Tim White, Assistant Director for Collections and Operations; Barbara Narendra, Peabody Museum Archives; and Shae Trewin, Collections Manager, Historical Scientific Instruments

This visit to the Peabody archives and collections will highlight many of the more interesting moments in Yale’s rich scientific history, demonstrating how the Peabody collections are not only a record of the studies of natural science at Yale, but also a record of science in America.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk

7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

Window into the Jurassic World: Fossils of the Connecticut ValleyNicholas G. McDonald, Geology Instructor, Westminster School, Simsbury, CT

Window into the Jurassic World, a new book by Connecticut Valley fossil expert Nick McDonald, is an authoritative look at early Mesozoic life in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including dinosaurs, fishes, invertebrates and plants. The author will describe local Triassic and Jurassic environments and the animals that created the famous trackwaysat Dinosaur State Park. A book signing will follow.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Talk7:20 p.m. Optional Buffet Dinner at the Museum, $35

Horseshoe Crabs: Their Connection to Your Health and the Long Island Sound Ecosystem Jennifer Mattei, Associate Professor, Biology Department, Sacred Heart University

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Recipient of the Heroes of the Sea Award for championing the survival of the horseshoe crab, Dr. Mattei discusses the unique ecological role of these “living fossils” relative to Long Island Sound, migratory shorebird populations and even your health. In mid-May spawning horseshoe crabs will be up on local beaches; you are welcome to help tag and count!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 6:00 p.m. Reception6:45 p.m. Dinner in the Great Hall, $75

Dinner with the DirectorDerek E. G. Briggs, Director, Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Geology & Geophysics at Yale

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O. C. MARSH FELLOWS PROGRAM 2010–2011

Become an O. C. Marsh Fellow and join a group of individuals who share a commitment to natural history and the desire to establish a meaningful association with the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History.

Membership at all levels confers the designation of Fellow. Through their good will and generosity, Fellows have long been recognized as a core group of Peabody supporters.

www.peabody.yale.edu

Cover Photo of Kathleen Dudzinski: John Anderson, Terramar Productions, llc

© 2010 Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

O. C. MarshFellows Program

Membership Levels and Benefits

Registration Form

2010–2011

Part B. Receptions/BrunchPlease select one of the following options if you wish to attend (or decline) the receptions and brunch that accompany the talks.

q $50 per person: Includes tour and any 3 receptions/ brunch with a star . Payment enclosed. q $100 per person: Includes tour and all 7 receptions/ brunch with a star . Payment enclosed.

q I prefer to pay for any receptions/brunch I attend AS THEY OCCUR at the cost of $20 per person. q I do not plan to attend the receptions or brunch.

Part C. DinnersDinners are optional at the cost of $35 for those following starred ( ) programs, $60 for the Holiday Dinner and $75 for Dinner with the Director. Do not include dinner fees at this time.

Part D. Payment Information

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Total $__________ q Check payable to Yale Peabody Museumq Credit card payment (MasterCard or Visa only)

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Part A. Your GIFT to the Museum

Please check the membership level that represents how you wish to support the Peabody and be recognized in print. All amounts are fully tax deductible. Your dues give you the privilege of attending the collections tour and 7 talks indicated by a . Fees for receptions and meals are separate as noted in Parts B and C.

First Year Fellow (New members only)

q $75 single q $125 couple

Natural History Explorerq $100 single q $200 couple

Rudy Zallinger Connoisseurq $200 single q $300 couple

Benjamin Silliman Supporterq $350 single q $500 couple

John Ostrom Patronq $500 single q $750 couple O. C. Marsh Benefactorq $1,000 single q $1,000 couple

George Peabody Founderq $3,000 single q $3,000 couple

Elihu Yale Visionaryq $5,000 single q $5,000 couple

Registration Form

Please complete and return this entire form. We will send a copy to you with our acknowledgment of your gift.

Please return this entire form (both panels) to: O.C. Marsh Fellows Program, Yale Peabody Museum, P.O. Box 208118, New Haven, CT 06520-8118. Or fax it to 203.432.6342.

Or call 203.432.5099 to register by phone. For information email: peabody.pr@yale.edu.