Dr. Tracene Harvey
Director / Curator
Dr. Harvey holds a PhD in Classical Archaeology from the University of Alberta, following her graduation from the University of Saskatchewan. With a passion for ancient Greek and Roman coins, she has established herself as a expert in this field. In 2008, she assumed the role of acting director at the Museum of Antiquities, and her exceptional leadership led to her appointment as the permanent director in 2009.
As the Museum Curator, Tracene dedicates herself to ensuring the smooth operation of the museum while continuously expanding its collection. In addition to her administrative and curatorial responsibilities, Tracene is also a passionate educator. She teaches various courses throughout the year, notably focusing on Greek and Roman art and architecture. On occasion, she even leads a study abroad course in Rome, providing students with a unique learning experience.
Tracene's expertise lies in ancient Greek and Roman coins, and she furthered her knowledge by attending the American Numismatics Society Summer Graduate Student Seminar in 2004. Currently, she serves as the numismatics specialist for the Kastro Kallithea Archaeological Project in Thessaly, Greece, a collaborative effort between the 15th Ephorate of Prehistorical and Classical Antiquities at Larissa, Greece, and the University of Alberta.
Kelsey Carson
Museum Intern
Beginning at the Museum of Antiquities in the fall of 2024, Kelsey has completed a variety of different things at the museum, including cataloguing much of the ancient pottery collection, creating digital exhibits, and helping plan events. Just recently, she convocated with her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in archaeology and anthropology with a minor in history, and has been busy putting it to work! On top of working at the museum during the summer, Kelsey also took part in an archaeological project in Portugal, where she learned more about excavating archaeological sites, handling artifacts, and cataloguing them. Kelsey previously worked at the Museum of Antiquities as a student assistant, and is now this year's Digital Educational Outreach and Engagement Coordinator.
Jasmine McRuvie
Student Staff
Jasmine is currently in the 4th year of her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in history with a minor in classics. She has been involved with the Museum of Antiquities since January of 2024 and is currently working as a research assistant in Numismatics. Over the years, Jasmine has also worked with the Museum’s archives, outreach programming, and general collection, but she currently leads the Museum’s numismatic volunteer team and assists with the various special events and exhibits put on by the Museum.