Two different opportunities for work and study in the field (indeed – quite literally in ‘the field’) of archaeology have been posted. The first is a summer course entitled “The Archaeology of Chesapeake Slavery and Landscape” offered through the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and Monticello’s Department of Archaeology, June 1 […]
An opportunity has just been shared by one of our UMW History alums — the Newseum in Washington, DC is offering a summer internship for upper-level undergrads with an interest in research-based careers and museums. For full information, see this link at the Newseum’s own website.
Seeking first-hand information on careers after college? How does one embark on a professional path? Four former history majors will discuss their own experience and answer questions about the careers they’ve pursued since graduating from UMW, how their history majors proved useful, and what you can do to start preparing yourself for the job market […]
Looking to develop a good strategy for an upcoming job search? Interested in learning more about how to fine-tune a resume or get into grad school? Want to network with UMW alumni who can share their experience and, potentially, information on present-day prospects in a field? The Office of Career Services at UMW has announced […]
Interested in conducting research at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City? A summer research opportunity, with stipend, is available. As their website notes, “The Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program, inaugurated in 2003, is a competitive summer scholarship program in American history for outstanding college sophomores and juniors. The program, based […]
