Well that’s embarassing March 29, 2009
Posted by history in : Uncategorized , add a commentSo in the fray that is finals week, I posted about the handiwork of our graduate students Travis Rose, Chloe Webb, Susan Trottnow and Cynthia Decker. I was rather pleased, managing to post, grade, write exams and do all the other end-of-the-quarter activites.
And then I got a e-mail message from Ms. Chloe Castro politely reminding me that she is in fact Ms. Castro, not Ms. Webb. Uh-oh. We’ll that’s embarrassing. I am sure there are some Sid and Nancy fans out there that were surprised by Ms. Webb’s new career path and sprightly appearance, but now I must set the record straight. So from beneath my virtual rock beneath which I am hiding right now, I offer a humble apology to Ms. Castro. Just in case you missed the video the first time, here it is again.
This Place Matters Across America
Internship Opportunity March 25, 2009
Posted by history in : Historic Preservation, Opportunities , add a comment
Internship Opportunity
Center for Preservation Initiatives
Washington, DC
The Center for Preservation Initiatives (CPI), created in 1998, focuses on education and outreach related to historic preservation policy nationwide. CPI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Based in Washington, DC, CPI’s mission is to develop educational programs and resources that will inspire and inform a new generation of preservation advocates. CPI involves individuals and grassroots organizations in the decision-making processes of the national preservation movement.
CPI is pleased to announce a Summer/Fall 2009 internship opportunity
The purpose of this internship is to aid in educating future preservation professionals in the arena of practical practices for funding preservation, focusing on non-profits. The responsibilities of this internship will be split as follows: 75% of the intern’s time will be spent organizing and implementing the CPI Annual Auction, CPI’s major annual fundraiser; and 25% reading and researching on the subject of funding preservation and not-for-profits.
CPI and its sister organization Preservation Action host an auction and gala in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference. The intern will communicate with potential donors, coordinate obtaining items, prepare the auction catalogue, solicit underwriting support and assist with all activities at the event.
In addition to an opportunity to meet fellow preservationists from all over the nation, the internship also offers a $1,000 stipend and paid expenses to the National Trust for Historic Preservation conference in Nashville, Tennessee (October 13-17, 2009). Although the primary focus at the conference will be on-site management of the auction, an opportunity to attend selected conference sessions would be available.
The intern will work from the office of Preservation Action in the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Selection preference will be given to students majoring in historic preservation at the graduate degree program from the following colleges/universities in order: 1) University of Georgia, 2) Savannah College of Art and Design, 3) University of Florida, and 4) Middle Tennessee State University.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to:
mcollum@preservationaction.org
By mail:
Marla Collum
Center for Preservation Initiatives / Preservation Action
The National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Suite 324
Washington, DC 20001
Application deadline: April 30, 2009
SCAD Style Week March 24, 2009
Posted by history in : Uncategorized , add a commentHere are some interesting opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning….
March 24
“Design as Strategy” Lecture by Steve Baty
Tuesday, 6 p.m., Arnold Hall auditorium, 1810 Bull St., Savannah, Ga.
How do companies compete? How do they differentiate themselves in the marketplace? What influence does design have on the formulation of corporate strategy? User experience strategist Steve Baty shows examples of how design is influencing the areas of business thinking beyond the narrow focus of product design, from the distinctive sound of a Harley to the handling of a Mini Cooper.
March 30
“Fostering a Culture of Innovation” Lecture by Bill Moggridge
Monday, 6 p.m., Arnold Hall auditorium, 1810 Bull St., Savannah, Ga.
Award-winning industrial designer and designer of the first laptop computer, the GRiD Compass, Bill Moggridge tells the story of his own design process and addresses how the needs and desires of people can inspire innovative designs. A founder of IDEO, one of the world’s most successful design firms, Moggridge pioneered interaction design as a discipline.
Win two tickets to the Fashion Show and after party!
Submit your 30-60-second video answering the question “What is Style?” to www.scadstyle.com for your chance to win!
Mark Your Calendars: Exhibition Opening March 24, 2009
Posted by history in : Uncategorized , add a commentExhibition opening reception, Monday, April 6,2009, 5-7 pm, at the SCAD Museum of Art, for exhibition “James Hoban:The Architect of the White House.” James Hoban, the Irish-American architect,was personally selected by Washington in 1792 to design the President’s House and also later re-designed the building after it was burnt by the British, as well as later porticoes added by Presidents Monroe and Jackson. Preview gallery talk and book signing by the distinguished preservationist and White House scholar Dr. William Seale on Sunday, April 5th, 1:30 pm. Also on view is the exhibition “Expressions of Classicism: The English Architect and Rome” with print portraits of British architects of the 17thand 18th centuries and views of Rome by Piranesi. On view April 6-May 1, 2009. SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.(two doors north of the Savannah Visitors Center),free and open to the public. Call 912.525.7191 for more information.
Well finals might be over, but This Place STILL Matters March 12, 2009
Posted by history in : Uncategorized , add a commentHere is some of the handiwork of our graduate students: Travis Rose, Chloe Webb, Susan Trottnow and Cynthia Decker. I personally love the opening sequence.
This Place Matters Across America
It’s finals…… March 11, 2009
Posted by history in : Conferernces and Symposia , add a commentGreetings,
For those of you that are not students at SCAD, you might not know that we are on the quarter system. Ten weeks. Ten weeks flies by. I am continually impressed by the projects that students are able to turn out in a short period of time. Students in my preservation law class (HIPR 313) have been creating postings on YouTube that focus on Places that Matter and the legal and other barriers that impede their preservation. I will be posting examples of student work throughout the week but here is a piece done by undergrads Matt Floyd and Melanie McGovern about the East Side Theater in Savannah, which is the only surviving theater in Savannah built for African-Americans during segregation.
Save the Eastside Theater
Calling All Policy Wonks Preservation Action Needs Board Members March 8, 2009
Posted by history in : Opportunities , add a commentPreservation Action is looking for board members. If I had it to do over again, I would have volunteered as a board member much earlier in my graduate school career. Okay, I confess, when I joined my first board, DOCOMOMO I had no idea what I was doing. Although I was in graduate school and knew that there were a lot of non-profit preservation organizations, I didn’t really have a clear sense of how they operated, how the board functioned, what defines a good board, and the list goes on. Since that fateful first board, I have been on a number of other boards and in doing so, I have learned a tremendous amount. I think being a student board members is great way to jump start your career. Preservation Action has a big board, with members from all over the country, you will learn a lot, help PA carry out its important mission and learn how to fundraiser which is a hugely valuable skill. For more info check out the call for board members pasted below.
Preservation Action is looking for new leadership! This year presents great opportunities for grassroots advocates as we enter into one of the most dynamic Congressional sessions ever. Like most nonprofit organizations, Preservation Action is also facing significant financial challenges. To meet our challenges, we will be asking our board to step up their fundraising commitment. New board leadership will work with our current leadership network to reach our goals and strengthen the organization. We’re very excited about our In District Lobbying program — that’s been growing over the last few years — and are looking to our leadership to coordinate more lobbying activities at home. This is extremely important now given our economy (people are less able to travel to DC to lobby). Yet the economy is also making grassroots outreach more important than ever — we have to fight hard to maintain what we have. We also need to be communicating preservation’s clear economic value to all members of Congress and the people they listen to — others in your community and the local press. This will help us gain ground with or without a strong economy. Preservation Action is also looking to achieve full board representation in all 50 states. Here are the states where we currently have no Board representatives: Alaska Idaho Maine North Dakota New Hampshire South Dakota Vermont West Virginia Wyoming Three new nominees have stepped up since our last full Board meeting. These will be voted on at our March 9th meeting: Don Holm, Tennessee. Don is an attorney with Farris Bobango Branan, PLC. He has extensive experience with New Market Tax Credit projects and affordable housing law. Don Dillingham, Oklahoma. Don is a financial advisor with Avondale Investments, LLC/Merit Advisors, Inc/Oak Hills Securities, Inc. expertise is packaging historic preservation tax credit deals.
Wayne Goodman, Indiana. Wayne is the Director of the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana’s Eastern Office.
Please let us know if you’re interested in joining our leadership network! Heather MacIntosh President Preservation Action National Building Museum 401 F Street NW STE 324 Washington, DC 20001 tel: 202.637.7873 fax: 202.637.7874
USGBC Savannah Green Product Expo to be held April 28 March 7, 2009
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(SAVANNAH) - The USGBC Savannah Green Product Expo will be held Tuesday April 28 from 4-7 p.m. at Charles Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Tickets are $10 but free with a student ID. There will be free food, a cash bar and door prizes, as well as green products from more than 30 vendors.
The United States Green Building Council, Savannah branch is hosting a product show that will feature green building products and services from local suppliers and building professionals. Attendees will be able to experience first hand new and exciting “green” products from a variety of vendors. Geared towards homeowners and design professionals alike, the Green Product Expo will showcase the latest and greatest in sustainable materials, from countertops to paints to solar panels.
For more information contact jennifer@lksarchitects.com
The Savannah Chapter of the United States Green Building Council is dedicated to promoting sustainable design and green building throughout the Creative Coast. The group meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The meetings are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend. The USGBC-Savannah Chapter seeks to educate the public on the long-term benefits of green building and how sustainable design can be integrated or implemented into one’s life.
www.usgbcga.org
Preview of Plans for Wrigley Field (noodles are funny) March 6, 2009
Posted by history in : Conferernces and Symposia, Uncategorized , add a commentReaders will know that a while ago I posted on the dust-up surrounding Wrigley Field. It seems the new owner Sam Zell, who is putting the naming rights of Wrigley up for sale, is whingeing about how encumbered he is by landmark designation. I’d be whingeing too if I were 12.8 billion in the hole. Anyway, here is a hilarious look by Dan Zinski at some of the changes that could take place if the de-designation were to go forward. I’m not sure if noodles are any better for brick then ivy but at least hungry fans could snack while watching Airwolf. Seriously, check this out.
Summer Opportunites Fair, Friday, March 6 March 5, 2009
Posted by history in : Georgia, Internships, Jobs, SCAD, Savannah , add a commentFriday, 10 a.m.-noon, Oglethorpe House ballroom Students can visit with organizations and companies offering internships and volunteer opportunities over the summer. Companies scheduled to attend include the Disney College Program and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. These opportunities help students build their résumés before applying for professional-level internships or jobs. Sponsored by the office of career services. Refreshments will be served. All SCAD students are welcome to attend.
Here is the list of organizations that have registered for the summer opportunities fair on Friday:
1. Disney College Program
2. Make a Wish Foundation of Georgia & Alabama
3. Boy Scouts of America
4. Georgia Sea Turtle Center
5. Live Oak Public Libraries
6. United Way Hands on Savannah
7. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs
8. Fort Pulaski National Monument
9. Learning for Life
10. Chatham Emergency Management Agency
11. SCAD’s Service Opportunities for Students
12. Savannah Branch NAACP
13. American Cancer Society
14. SCAD’s Off Campus Programs
15. Savannah Speech & Hearing Center
16. Kicklighter Resource Center
17. Memorial Health University Medical Center
18. American Red Cross
19. Ronald McDonald House Charities