The Center for Historic Preservation is looking for student aides for the 2017-2018 academic year. Currently three positions are available. Department of Historic Preservation Aide: This student aide position will assist Mrs. Coates in the day to day operation of the department. Duties will include but are not limited to maintaining the equipment library, creating and maintaining displays and bulletin boards, updates to the department job bank and website, creation of the department newsletter, and providing general assistance to faculty members as needed. Center for Historic Preservation Aide: This student aide will work directly with the Center for Historic Preservation Director, Associate Professor Spencer, to facilitate the Center’s mission. Duties will include but are not limited to promotion of the department and center on social media sites, updates to the centers web page, promotion and organization of lectures and other sponsored events, and assistance with … [Read more...]

Hello, Everyone! The University of Mary Washington Historic Preservation Department is pleased to announce that our Spring 2017 Newsletter has arrived!  If you’d like to sign up to receive a digital copy, please follow this link:  http://cas.umw.edu/hisp/about/hisp-newsletters/ spring2017newsletter_final   Melissa Parent UMW Historic Preservation Department Student Aide 2016-2017 umw.pres.aide@gmail.com … [Read more...]

The National Park service has published a booklet on research opportunities in national parks in the National Capital Region. If you're interested in academic class projects, thesis or dissertation research, volunteer work, or unpaid internships you can download the booklet here: research_opportunites_for_history_students_2017_digital some of these would be great for those still needing to fulfill your Experiential Learning Credit or if you just want to boost your resume before graduation!   … [Read more...]