Author: Ricky Punzalan

Last Chance – Greenbelt Museum Excursion this Friday

/ Ricky Punzalan

Don’t forget to RSVP (sjanesko@umd.edu) for the  Greenbelt Museum tour happening this Friday, November 13th (yes, we know…Friday the 13th).

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Save your spot on the tour by Tuesday (11/10) afternoon! We’ll even give you a ride – just let us know you’re coming.

Since the Greenbelt Museum tours are only offered on Sundays, this is a unique opportunity to visit this New Deal Era house museum and community center for free. Start your weekend right with local history, culture, and art!

Questions, comments and RSVPs can be directed to Sarah at sjanesko@umd.edu.

Symposium on Museums in Prince George’s County

/ Ricky Punzalan

SYMPOSIUM ON MUSEUM SCHOLARSHIP AND MATERIAL CULTURE IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY: STARTING THE CONVERSATION

Join a conversation about working collectively to address common issues faced by historical, cultural, and museum organizations in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Be part of the effort of Museum Scholarship and Material Culture Certificate program to connect the University of Maryland with surrounding cultural and historical institutions in Prince George’s County.

Tuesday, December 8th from 5:00-8:00 pm

Benjamin Banneker Room 2212-B
The Stamp Student Union
University of Maryland, College Park

This symposium is geared toward new and seasoned professionals invested in museum issues: students, community members, and professionals of historical, cultural, and museum organizations in Prince George’s County.

Please RSVP by November 10th to sjanesko@umd.edu with the number of people in your group who will attend and a key issue you’d like to discuss at the symposium.

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The Symposium will feature opening remarks by key speakers followed by group discussions on issues over food and drinks. It will close with attendees reflecting on ways to address issues collectively inside and outside of the University.

Free Parking is available in Lots Z and 1b just west of the The Stamp Student Union.

Join the conversation over food and drinks on December 8th!

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Greenbelt Museum Excursion!

/ Ricky Punzalan

Museum Excursion sponsored by MSMC

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Friday, November 13 from 2-4pm

RSVP to sjanesko@umd.edu by Nov. 10

Greenbelt Museum
10 B Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Want to know more about local culture and history surrounding the University of Maryland? Come on a free tour of the Greenbelt Museum and community led by museum staff. This walking tour will feature history of Greenbelt and exhibits of New Deal-era art and artifacts.

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Transportation to and from the museum is provided along with light refreshments. The tour is open to everyone but space is limited. RSVP to Sarah Janesko at sjanesko@umd.edu by Tuesday, Nov. 10th.

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Intro Course Announcement

/ Ricky Punzalan

Attention all graduate students interested in the Museum Scholarship and Material Culture Certificate!

The first course in the Certificate program – “Introduction to Museum Scholarship and Material Culture” – is opening for registration next week. The class is capped at 15 students in order to accommodate for exclusive trips to large museums in the Washington, D.C. area and a personal learning experience. MSMCfieldtripCollage

The course is open to all graduate students in any department which allows for interdisciplinary perspectives on museums and the stories they display.

This is a unique opportunity to network with area curators and enhance your career prospective with museum scholarship. This course will be taught by Mary Alexander, a professional with over 40 years of experience working in and with museums.

If you missed the information session back in September, take a look at our previous posts highlighting Alumni experiences and Introduction to Museum Scholarship field trips to Smithsonian museums.

And, if you still have questions, feel free to contact Dr. Judith Freidenberg at jfreiden@umd.edu.

Free Museum Excursion, Oct. 17th!

/ Ricky Punzalan

This is the first of two “museum excursions” that the University of Maryland’s Certificate in Museum Scholarship and Material Culture (MSMC) is hosting this year to connect the University community with surrounding cultural organizations in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

On Saturday, October 17,  from 2-4 PM come to the opening event of the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center’s (PGAAMCC) NOW Photography exhibition. Now is a contemporary photography exhibition that celebrates present-day life and culture of Prince George’s County. This collection of images, by professional and amateur photographers, offers a sweeping vision of the people, places, events, and sprawling landscapes that define this highly influential and diverse county that also boasts the most affluent and educated predominately African American population in the United States. Come find out what this community-centered museum is all about.

The MSMC is providing free transportation from the University of Maryland College Park campus to this event. If you are interested in transportation, RSVP to Sarah Janesko at sjanesko@umd.edu. Transportation is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Details about where to meet will follow.

Check out the flyer! And visit the PGAAMCC website.

Internships with museum in Prince George’s County

/ Ricky Punzalan

The Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) is looking to take on three museum scholars as interns. The job descriptions are linked in the post below and describe the responsibilities and learning opportunities for the:

  • Museum Administration Internship – As a Museum Management Intern you will work under the close direction of the Museum’s Executive Director and be given the flexibility and guidance to lead and manage projects while at the same time supporting overall organizational objectives.
  • Museum Collections Internship – The museum intern will work with the Chief Curator and the Gallery Coordinator on the overall care and management of the Museum’s collections as well as the operations of gallery. The intern will gain knowledge and experience in gallery maintenance and basic object preservation activities.
  • Social Media Internship – The social media intern will assist the social media specialist with the creation and implementation of the marketing strategy through digital media, marketing projects (digital media marketing and print marketing), and social media.

Internships are available year-round and the museum staff accepts three (3) per semester. Individual responsibilities are determined by the educational background and work experience of the intern, as well as the needs of the museum. These positions are unpaid but hours are flexible (Monday – Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM). Interns are expected to commit at least 2 days a week to PGAAMCC. The diverse in-depth experience that interns experience working at PGAAMCC make this an ideal opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student in history, anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, library science, sociology, and related fields.

To apply, email Jon West-Bey jwest-bey@pgaamcc.org with your resume.

Interested in Getting a Certificate in Museum Scholarship and Material Culture?

/ Ricky Punzalan

Come to an information session about the MSMC Certificate program on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 12 – 1 pm.  The session will be hosted by UMD’s Anthropology Department in room 1102 Woods Hall. Bring your lunch and your questions about earning a certificate in museum scholarship to enhance your graduate degree.

The info session and Certificate program are open to all graduate students in any department.

Check out our Museum Certificate Info Flyer for more details.

Don’t Close the Illinois State Museum!

/ Ricky Punzalan

We got news this week of a museum which could close down and we want to share the petition to save this historic institution:

The new governor of Illinois is threatening to close the Illinois State Museum. The Museum is 138 years old and is one of the great repositories for Midwestern archaeological and ethnographic collections.  The Museum was instrumental in working with the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois in the research program at New Philadelphia.  If you are inclined, consider signing this MoveOn petition to the Governor to save the museum and its related facilities from being closed.

Thanks for considering this the MoveOn petition:

http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/governor-rauner-dont.fb47?source=s.icn.fb

Sharing Our Stories Event 5/31 Updated!

/ Ricky Punzalan

On Sunday, May 31, 2-5pm, the Prince George’s County African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) is hosting an event called “Sharing Our Stories” and will feature speakers from three communities in the County; Lakeland, Lincoln, and Seabrook Acres. You can view the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1637782889800994/

 

 

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Stop by the museum to hear stories from local residents and view the Museum’s exhibit space at 4519 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, MD 20722. For more information about the Museum visit their website: http://www.pgaamcc.org

Parking information for the event: Please reserve the limited parking spaces in the PGAAMCC parking lot for our elderly residents and residents with disabilities. Plenty of free parking is available adjacent to PGAAMCC in front of the M’Diener and Fixtures Plus storefronts. That parking lot entrance is immediately south of the museum lot’s entrance.