Dr. Tracene Harvey
Director / Curator
tracene.harvey@usask.ca
(306) 966-7818
College Building 116
About Me:
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.
Cat Woloschuk
Museum Intern
About Me:
Cat has been working in the heritage sector since 2018 and holds a Master of Arts in History, a double honours Bachelor of Arts in History and Women & Gender Studies, and a certificate in Ethics, Law, and Justice Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. While in graduate school, Cat spearheaded reviving and revamping the History Graduates' Students Association (HGSA), which has continued to thrive since Cat has graduated. They are passionate about lifelong learning, building community, cross-sector collaboration, and advocating for human rights. Cat loves creating engaging museum programming for all ages and thrives when sharing history through storytelling and artifacts. In the future, they hope to pursue a dual Master's degree in Library Sciences & Information Studies and Archival Studies at UBC or a PhD in History.
Beth Zentner
Education Coordinator
About Me:
Beth has had a passion for history from a young age, and is excited to incorporate her love of learning about the past with her work every day. She is currently in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, and is earning her major in History and minor in Critical Perspectives on Social Justice and the Common Good. During her time at USask, Beth has been active on campus as a member of the editorial staff of the Sheaf newspaper, an editor of USURJ, a member of HUSA, and now works as the Education Coordinator at the Museum of Antiquities. After convocation, Beth plans to pursue a Master of Arts degree in History or Public History, and would love the opportunity to go on to a career in museum work.Jasmine McRuvie
Student Staff
About Me:
Jasmine is currently somewhere in-between her 2nd and 3rd year at the University of Saskatchewan where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Classics, with plans to apply for the Double Honors program at the end of the winter term to also pursue Archaeology/Anthropology. She is hoping to continue her education after convocation in Classical Archaeology. Jasmine is interested in ancient history, primarily ancient Greece and Rome, as well as material culture of the past and how it informs conceptions of the ancient world. During her time at the University of Saskatchewan she has volunteered with Access and Equity Services and is currently acting as the secretary for the History Undergraduate Students' Association. Jasmine has been involved with the Museum of Antiquities since January of 2024 and is currently working on organizing, updating, and digitizing the Museum's admin, collections, and archive records and is excited to continue to be a part of the fantastic team at the Museum.
Kat Laverty
Student Staff
About Me:
Beginning at the Museum of Antiquities in Summer 2024, Kat took her love for the arts and history and worked the Ancient and Medieval Adventure Camps (AMAC). Kat continues to help Beth with planning the 2025 summer camps, ensuring they will be fun, safe, and engaging! She holds an eclectic set of academic interests and will be completing her bachelor’s this spring with a psychology major and a history minor. During her undergraduate studies, classes in archeology, history, classics, and art history ignited a passion for Ancient Greece and Rome. She also completed a psychology research project on attachment styles and levels of self-esteem. Recently, she has began a new learning journey with the Middle Ages and the Reformation. After 2025 convocation, she hopes to gain work experience while looking into a master’s degree in the humanities, film studies, or psychology programs.
Brooke Bolotniuk
Student Staff
About Me:
Brooke has had an avid love for history since childhood, when she first watched a documentary on the Rosetta Stone. Now, she is in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Archaeology and Anthropology and pursuing a minor in Classics. Brooke has been a loyal volunteer of the Museum of Antiquities since 2023 and now works for the Museum as Collections Assistant. At the Museum she is working on developing a catalogue of our ancient Glass Vessel Collection, largely donated to the Museum by the Minden Family. In Archaeology, Brooke’s area of interest is the Amarna Period in ancient Egypt and in her Honours thesis is exploring the Egyptian gendered spheres of fertility through the use of personal fertility artefacts, such as the Museum’s ancient Faience Amulet Collection, as she plans to pursue a Masters in Egyptology.
Carrie Slager
Numismatic Researcher
About Me:
Carrie is a dedicated and accomplished Masters student in History at the University of Saskatchewan. With a passion for ancient civilizations, her thesis focuses on the fascinating world of 3rd century Roman coinage. Carrie's academic journey has been enriched by her diverse educational background, holding two bachelor's degrees. She earned a B.S. in Kinesiology, specializing in Exercise and Sports studies, and a B.A. in History, with a particular focus on ancient Rome.
Carrie's involvement with the Museum began in 2015 when she volunteered as tech support. Her dedication and expertise led her to join the coin team in 2016. Even during the challenging times of the pandemic, Carrie's creativity shone through as she created an engaging online exhibit for the Museum, showcasing Roman Imperial Virtues in the 3rd century C.E.
As a leader of the coin team, Carrie plays a pivotal role in cataloguing, researching, and photographing the Museum's extensive collection of ancient coins. Additionaly, she collaborates with Tracene in the creation of new coin exhibits for the Museum. Carrie's commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history of ancient civilizations make her an invaluable asset to the Museum and it's collections.