One of my service gigs currently involves sitting on the membership committee of the National Council of Public History (NCPH). If you've followed my blog for awhile you probably know that this is one of my favourite professional organizations and that their annual meeting is something I really look forward to. I've served on the … Continue reading Professional Organizations and Finding Your Niche
NCPH recap: Day Four, March 19
I’m recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I’ve already written about the first three days of the conference and some of the great workshops and sessions from those days. The final day of NCPH included a great keynote address and the bittersweet nature of a conference winding down. Awards Breakfast and Presidential Address The awards ceremony … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Four, March 19
NCPH recap: Day Three, March 18
I'm recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I've already written about the first two days of the conference and some of the great workshops and sessions from those days. I presented on day three and also had the chance to attend some great sessions and the inspiring public plenary. Transformative Archival Methods: Inclusivity, Partnerships, Human Rights, … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Three, March 18
NCPH recap: Day Two, March 17
I'm recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I wrote yesterday about my experience on the first day of the conference and the LGBT history workshop. Day two was filled with sessions, connecting with colleagues, and quality discussions. New Member Welcome Day two started off bright and early at 7:30am with the new members breakfast. As part … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Two, March 17
NCPH Recap: Day One, March 16
Another year, another NCPH conference down. This is by far my favourite conference. It brings together so many diverse perspectives, there is a welcoming sense of community, and the sessions are always dynamic and engaging. I had a fantastic time in Baltimore at NCPH 2016 and over the next week or so I will be … Continue reading NCPH Recap: Day One, March 16
NCPH 2016 Plans
The National Council on Public History (NCPH) conference for this year is almost here. Next week I'll be heading to Baltimore, MD for NCPH 2016. It looks like it's going to be a great conference with a wide range of panels, walking tours, workshops, and other events. The full conference program is available on the … Continue reading NCPH 2016 Plans
2016 NCPH/SHFG Joint Conference Topic Proposals
Last year the National Council on Public History introduced the idea of topic proposals for its annual meetings. Topic Proposals allow individuals interested in submitting sessions to the conference to receive feedback on their ideas, recruit other panelists, and further develop their ideas with community input, prior to submitting their final proposals to the conference … Continue reading 2016 NCPH/SHFG Joint Conference Topic Proposals
Volunteering and Service Projects
During the month of December I am participating in #reverb14 as a means of getting my writing habits back on track. I will be altering the prompts as needed to fit within the scope of this blog. Today's prompt: The Plank: It has been said that you must learn to take care of yourself before … Continue reading Volunteering and Service Projects
Archives Meet Public History
Earlier this week the Students and New Archives Professional (SNAP) Roundtable of the Society of American Archivists hosted a joint twitter chat with the New Professional and Graduate Student Committee of the National Council on Public History. The chat focused on the intersection of public history and archives and generated a lot of interesting ideas … Continue reading Archives Meet Public History
NCPH Topic Proposals
This year the National Council on Public History (NCPH) introduced a new element for the conference submission process. The 2015 NCPH Annual Meeting call for proposals included the option of submitting topic proposals. This option was geared towards people who are interested in presenting but who might be looking for ideas to more fully develop … Continue reading NCPH Topic Proposals
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