FEATURED ESSAY
![Furniture from Egypt to Eames](/sites/wam.umn.edu/files/2023-05/web_wam_059_artsandwiched_egypt_eames_1-thumb-175x420-85108.jpg)
Almost everyday for lunch I have a turkey sandwich at my desk (not in the Archives - no food allowed of course). This is not very exciting, or interesting whatsoever. I thought about my mundane lunch ritual when I came across the folder titled, "Art Sandwiched In" in BOX 88. In the late 1980s, the University Art Museum conducted lunchtime art programming for University staff. Lectures were held on a variety of art topics, from the history of furniture to ancient world wonders.
![Art Sandwiched In](/sites/wam.umn.edu/files/2023-05/web_wam_059_artsandwiched_invite-thumb-325x232-85111.jpg)
![Furniture from Egypt to Eames](/sites/wam.umn.edu/files/2023-05/web_wam_059_artsandwiched_egypt_eames_2-thumb-600x250-85115.jpg)
Although this program has long since ended, I found myself jealous of the University staff members of years past who had this exciting lunchtime opportunity open to them. Then I thought of the University's Public Art on Campus program, administered by the Weisman. I think I'll create my own lunch time art appreciation series, grab my turkey sandwich, leave my desk behind, and find a bench next to a campus installation to "sandwich in" some art...
![Pink paper with pyramids](/sites/wam.umn.edu/files/2023-05/web_wam_059_artsandwiched_sevenwonders-thumb-300x420-85118.jpg)
Rebecca Wilson
Rebecca Wilson is a graduate student in the Master of Liberal Studies program at the University of Minnesota, completing a minor in Museum Studies. She also serves as a Visitor Services Assistant at the Weisman Art Museum.