Don Burge, the founding Director of the Prehistoric Museum, is being honored for a career that spanned over four decades of the institution's 60-year history. During his tenure, Burge transitioned the museum from its beginnings in a City Hall hallway to becoming one of only six accredited museums in the state.
In addition to his leadership at the museum, Burge served as a dynamic Geology professor at CEU. He was recognized for inspiring students to pursue careers and passions in science.
Beyond his professional work in excavating and naming dinosaurs, Burge pursued diverse interests including learning Egyptian hieroglyphs, leading the Nine Mile Players on the banjo, and teaching archery equipment construction. He was also known for building and shooting black-powder canons.
To honor his memory, donations are being accepted for the Prehistoric Museum at USU Eastern. The museum describes Burge as a kind and generous man who welcomed students and visitors to the study of prehistory.
