Summer Preservation Trip - Athens

See below about a summer program on preservation in Athens!

Athens: Heritage and Modernity June 23 – July 4, 2013

Exploration of the coexistence between historic and modern Athens

Dear Colleague,

I would like to inform you about our program in Athens, Greece, this summer. This 12 day visit of Athens will be a thoughtful exploration of the history and preservation and conservation issues facing the city, organized around a series of lectures and visits lead by some of the top Athenian archaeologists, architects, historians, conservators and planners who have been dealing with the problem of preserving monuments and cultural heritage in the midst of a growing modern city. Our deadline for applying is April 30, 2013.

The faculty of our program includes Dr. Manolis Korres, Chief Architect on the Acropolis Restoration Project, who will lead lectures and visits to the Acropolis area. Please visit our website and syllabus to see a complete list of faculty, lectures and visits.

The program is intended for people studying, or professionally involved in, the fields of: History, Archaeology, Architecture Art History, Architecture, Urban Planning, Anthropology, Conservation and Historic Preservation, but is also open for people with a general interest in preservation.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in this program you can get further information at our website. Thank you.

You may also be interested in our other field school programs this summer in Italy, in particular our classes and workshop on theConservation of Archaeological Ceramics (May 26 thru June 22^nd). The deadline for this program has been extended to April 15^th, 2013. Please visit our website for more information.

Cordially,

Prof. Nikos Vakalis

Director Athens Program

International Institute for Restoration & Preservation Studies

nvakal@athensprog.org

Gathering on Thursday

Hi all!

Just a quick reminder that we are having our next Public History Gathering on Thursday!  We will be having an informal discussion about internships and jobs.  

Time: 5:30-7:00PM
Location: 323 McElhinney

Please leave a quick comment if you plan on being there.

Thanks, and see you all soon!

-Lori

Video Games as Museum Exhibits

Hi all! I thought I'd share this story: today the Museum of Modern Art, New York started an exhibition of video games including PacMan, Myst, and Sim City in its "Applied Design" exhibition. The exhibit runs through January 2014.

BBC Magazine: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21661690

Mashable Magazine: http://mashable.com/2013/03/01/moma-video-games-exhibit-pics/


~Mai

Internship Opportunity with Ft. Bend County Museum Association

Hi everyone!

Just got word about this internship opportunity -- please spread the word!

Fort Bend County Museum Association - 2013 Fall Internship

The Fort Bend County Museum Association (FBCMA) announces a fall internship opening for 2013 (staff will work with candidate on timeframe). The FBCMA operates the Fort Bend County Museum and the George Ranch Historical Park. Candidate will have the chance to assist with projects (collections care, exhibition development, interpretation research and facilitation, planning and presentation of educational programming, visitor services, special event coordination, marketing, and evaluation of programs and services) for an accredited organization that operates a traditional county museum, a historic house museum and a major outdoor living history museum. Work will primarily take place at the George Ranch Historical Park but may extend to other sites.

Preferred Candidate: Will be a graduate candidate in museum studies or public history from an accredited institution, with a focus/interest in collections management, museum education or museum exhibition. Experience working in museums preferred. Undergraduate candidates will be considered only if no graduate candidate is identified. The FBCMA would prefer to run the internship over the fall session, roughly from July through early December (some flexibility is possible in scheduling). FBCMA Chief Curator will work with candidate to establish course credit and meet appropriate requirements.

Work Week:  Approximately 40 hours per week, M-F, with weekend work possible

Compensation: Housing will be provided at the George Ranch Historical Park. A $100/wk stipend is also available.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume or CV, and 3 references to:

Chris Godbold, Chief Curator

George Ranch Historical Park

PO Box 1248

Richmond, TX 77406

For additional information, email cgodbold@fortbendmuseum.org.

History@Work

Hi Everyone!

The National Council on Public History has recently created forum called "History@Work."

"History@Work is a multi-authored, multi-interest blog sponsored by the National Council on Public History as a digital meeting place--a commons-- for all those with an interest in the practice and study of history in public."

It has some great articles, discussions, and points of interest including information about consultants, new topics by graduate students and academics, upcoming conferences, activism and lots more!  Check out the website below!

http://publichistorycommons.org/

Public History Gathering on March 21st

Hi all! 

Hopefully some of you received my email to check your availability for a March 21st Public History Gathering.  I have had several positive responses, so I believe we are going to move forward with that date.  As I mentioned, we are going to have a focused discussion this time around.  The subject for this meeting will be Internships and Jobs in Public History.   

Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM
Location: 323 McElhinney

Please let me know if you will be able to attend if you have not done so already.  You can just comment below with your RSVP if you'd like!

Thank you, and I hope to see all of you soon!
-Lori

Internships with the Texas Historical Commission

For those of you looking for internship opportunities:

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate level students unpaid internships within a selected agency division or program; thereby exposing them to the benefits of choosing historic preservation as a career. This is in compliance with the mission of the THC to protect and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations.

Internships can include, but are not limited to, practical experience in archeology, architecture, community development, historic preservation, history, economic development and planning, marketing communications, and administration. By working closely with THC staff, students should gain hands-on knowledge relating to their coursework in a specific field.

For more information visit their website http://www.thc.state.tx.us/jobs/jbintern.shtml

Houston Parks Board Opportunities

Welcome back to the Spring 2013 Semester!  Hope you had a relaxing break.

Below is information regarding the Houston Bayou Greenways Project.  There may be some ways to connect this project to public history, or just be able to get involved with this project.  Thought some of you might be interested.

Houston Parks Board and UH

Houston Parks Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, improving, protecting and advocating for parkland in the greater Houston area.  This spring we're working to connect and expand the bayou park trails throughout the city.  A big part of the Houston Bayou Greenways project is building a bridge from UH to Brays Bayou that runs through the south side of campus, as well as increasing the green space and parkland along that bayou.  

Click here to find out more!

This spring we'll be working with UH students both on and off campus in an exciting campaign to promote the Bayou Greenways and ensure that City Council stays committed to implementing the project.  We have a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities available! 

Get involved and learn valuable skills such as:
-running a press conference and media visibility events
-developing letters to the editor and op-eds
-lobbying elected officials
-training and managing a group of volunteers in community outreach
-coalition building and community networking
-event planning and publicity
-public speaking
-leadership development

UH students are a critical part of our effort this spring, and anyone and everyone can get involved!  Internships may satisfy some course requirements.  For more information, questions or comments, please fill out this form.  You can also contact me directly at charley@parksbyyou.org or 716-870-4555.

Welcome Back & Good Luck!

Hi all!

I hope you all had a wonderful break and are enjoying the last few days before the new semester begins! I wanted to remind you all that as you embark on your public history projects this semester (whether it's a thesis, internship, class, oral history, etc) you can count on each of us to support and encourage you! If you have any questions, concerns, or new tidbits of information feel free to post them on the blog.

And in this new semester I hope that we can organize some more casual get togethers! Again, good luck this semester! ~Mai