The Chippewa Valley Museum’s longtime curator is now officially its director. Carrie Ronnander, who became interim director last May, was appointed to the job permanently on Jan. 12. “I love this place,” Ronnander said, referring to both Eau Claire and its museum. “Eau Claire is so dynamic right now, and everybody involved in the museum – staff, volunteers, members, everybody – is committed to helping the museum be a part of this growth. So much rich history is inside the museum, just waiting to be explored. It is just fun hearing visitors, especially children, get excited about what they can see and do here. Plus, what’s not to love about going to work in beautiful Carson Park every day?” Ronnander, who holds a master’s degree in American history and a minor in museum studies from the University of Minnesota, became curator of the museum in 2000. In that role, she managed and developed the museum’s collections as well as helped plan, research, and develop exhibits, including “Changing Currents,” which opened in 2014. She was named interim director in May when then-director Julie Bunke left for a job in Michigan. To learn more about Ronnander and the museum, visit cvmuseum.com.