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Click here for the Spring 2009 edition of the Public History newsletter!

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Fall 2009 Public History Welcome Reception!

On September 25, 2009, the Public History program held a Welcome Reception for all new and returning students and faculty.  Students who completed projects or internships over the summer were asked to highlight their work by participating in a poster session.  This event was not only a way for new students to meet faculty and returning students, but also an opportunity to see what others have done for projects and internships.  We had a wonderful turnout and thank everyone for attending!  We also would like to thank the following for sponsoring the event: WSU SAA Student Chapter, Dawne Dewey, and Bob Smith. 

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Student Recognition

We would like to congratulate the following students for their accomplishments:

Rachael Bussert was awarded an Ohio Humanities Council Grant to be a participant in the Summer Internship Program.  She worked with the Beavercreek Historical Society to help plan and implement a collections management policy.  Rachael was also inducted into the History Honors Fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta, in May 2009.

Melissa Dalton was awarded an Ohio Humanities Council Grant to be a participant in the Summer Internship Program.  She worked with the Dayton Society of Natural History to co-curate an exhibit scheduled to open this fall.

Jeremy Feador received the Society of Ohio Archivist Stipend Scholarship at attend the Spring 2009 SOA Conference.

Ryan Qualls was inducted into the History Honors Fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta, in May 2009.

Elizabeth Stanze was inducted into the History Honors Fraternity, Phi Alpha Theta, in May 2009.

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SAA Student Chapter elects new Officers!

On March 20, 2009, the SAA Student Chapter announced the election of new officers. 

President - Jeremy Feador

Vice President - Melissa Dalton

Treasurer - Rachael Bussert

Secretary - Sara Boteler

Congratulations!

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Students Attend the 2009 Statehood Day

On March 3, 2009, five Wright State Public History students accompanied Dawne in attending the 4th Annual Statehood Day at the Ohio Statehouse.  Statehood Day is an event where history advocates meet with state legislators to express the need for support in establishing and funding initiatives that promote the history of Ohio.  For the five students who attended, it was a great experience.  The chance to meet others in the field, create networks, meet legislators, and promote Ohio's history all in one massive event was incredible. Public historians are entrusted with preserving our collective history and participation in such events is a great way to ensure our history will be accessible to future generations.  Stay tuned for information regarding next year's event!

From left to right: Rachael Bussert, Sara Boteler, Dawne Dewey,

Melissa Dalton, Jeremy Feador, and Angela Vanderbilt. 

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New Practica Course Offering!

                                                                        Group in front of the Family Dwelling Center at

                                                                                    Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

Student now have the option to participate a 2-day field trip to evaluate various aspects of different historical sites and museums through the new course, Public History Field Study Practica.  This spring the students visited The Hunt-Morgan House, Ashland (The Henry Clay Estate), The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Old Fort Harrod State Park (including the Mansion Museum), and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.  This course, taught by Dr. John Sherman will be offered Fall 2009 as well.  If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Dr. Sherman (john.sherman@wright.edu) or Dawne Dewey (dawne.dewey@wright.edu). 

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Waymon Underwood Scholarship Awarded to Wright State Student

WSU Public History student Jennifer Budzek was recently selected to receive the Waymon Underwood Scholarship from the Greater Dayton chapter of ARMA International (The Association of Records Managers and Administrators). Jennifer’s application was judged on the following criteria: Interest and Experience, Scholarship, Letter of Application, and Financial Need.  Congratulations, Jennifer!

Jennifer receiving the scholarship from Chris Wydman, scholarship

liaison for WSU and the Greater Dayton Chapter of ARMA.

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Courses for Working Professionals in Archives and Historical Organizations

Alumni and other working professionals may enroll in graduate courses in Museum Studies, Archives and Records Management, and History as non-degree graduate students.  Consider some of the Wright State University two-credit graduate course options in Public History:

HST 685 Historic Preservation

HST 740 Information Management

HST 717 Practica: Artifact Conservation

HST 717 Practica: Photograph Preservation

HST 711 Research in State and Local History

Check out our Public History course descriptions at http://www.wright.edu/cola/Dept/hst/pubhst/courses.html

Apply for  non-degree graduate status and register for courses at http://www.wright.edu/sogs/

Or contact Dawne Dewey for more information at dawne.dewey@wright.edu

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The mission of Public History at Wright State University is to prepare professionals who are well grounded in knowledge of historical content, professional training, and hands-on experience.