Wonder what it’s like to study at the Columbia Global Center’s WeWork space in Shanghai? First year MSHP student, Luxi Yang created a vlog recording life as a GSAPP student away from NYC.

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HP LECTURE SERIES - A lecture by Richard Southwick ‘78.

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There is a lot of information going around about coronavirus. Here are some links to help you stay informed and prepared:

The GSAPP Historic Preservation Podcast is in its third season. Listen to the most recent episode.

The mini-series titled, Conversations on Monuments, Preservation, and Protest, is curated by HP PhD students, Anna Gasha & Shuyi Yin. The podcast focuses on the question of polemical monuments as recent focal points of protests following the murder of George Floyd and numerous other Black Americans in the United States. Listen to the episodes.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently published the report Preserving African American Places: Growing Preservation’s Path for Equity in collaboration with the Ford Foundation and The JPB Foundation. Jenna Dublin, current PhD Candidate of Urban Planning at GSAPP and Emily Junker, 2020 Alumna of GSAPP’s Historic Preservation and Urban Planning masters programs contributed to report research over the course of two years, which examines the roles that historic preservation and cultural heritage can (and should) play in the equitable growth of predominantly African American neighborhoods in 10 study cities. The main report is enhanced by the collection of case study research titled, Perspectives of Neighborhood Change completed by 10 National Trust Research Fellows. Each Fellow has extensive professional and personal experience in one of the 10 study cities and conducted original research that examined the intersections of historic preservation, public policy, and changing socioeconomic characteristics in city neighborhoods of their choice. The locations of Fellows’ neighborhoods studies include the West End in Louisville, KY; Woodlawn and Bronzeville in Chicago, IL; and New York City’s Harlem neighborhood.

Research Fellow Emily L. Spratt was delighted to partake in the symposium La mesure des images : approches computationnelles en histoire et théorie des arts/The Measurement of Images: Computational Approaches in the History and Theory of the Arts, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme de Lille (MESHS), Lille, France. For the live broadcast of the symposium, the conversation “Emily L. Spratt and Lev Manovich in dialogue, moderated by Everardo Reyes” took place on November 20th. Additionally, Dr. Spratt delivered the presentation, “The Augmented Dataset: Artistic Appropriations of GANs and their Bearings on Ethical Considerations of AI,” which will soon be published as an article by La Maison des Sciences de l'Homme de Lille.

APTNE Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to help defer expenses relating to education, training, or continuing professional development.

Deadline: January 15, 2021
Award: $2,500 (two recipients)

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Zabar Family Scholarship
Available exclusively to students currently enrolled in a historic preservation-focused program in New York State, (3) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually during the spring semester. These are competitive scholarships, intended to help defray the cost of a student’s education. Zabar Scholarships are available exclusively to Student Members of the League (JOIN!).

Deadline:January 31, 2021

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HABS-SAH SALLY KRESS TOMPKINS FELLOWSHIP

The Sally Kress Tompkins Fellowship, a joint program of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) and the National Park Service’s Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), permits a graduate student in architectural history or a related field the opportunity to work on a 12-week HABS history project during the summer of 2021. The Fellow will prepare a written history that focuses on a significant U.S. building or site for the permanent HABS collection at the Library of Congress. The Fellow’s research interests and goals will inform the building or site selected for documentation by HABS staff. The Fellow is usually stationed in the HABS Washington, D.C., office.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020


CHARLES E. PETERSON FELLOWSHIP OF THE BUILDINGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA

In a joint program with the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to offer an annual fellowship that will support the participation of a graduate student in the research and writing for a volume in the Buildings of the United States (BUS) series and/or SAH Archipedia, the Society’s online architectural resource. This fellowship was established in 2008 in honor of Charles E. Peterson, FAIA, founder of the Historic American Buildings Survey. The recipient will research some aspect of American architecture prior to 1860, which they may choose from a list of topics provided by authors of forthcoming BUS books. The prize will be presented at the Society’s annual conference in April and will be announced in the SAH Newsletter following the conference.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020


ARCE offers funded fellowships and a research associate program for a wide range of scholars looking to conduct research in Egypt. Previous fellows have represented the fields of anthropology, archaeology, architecture, fine art, art history, Coptic studies, economics, Egyptology, history, humanistic social sciences, Islamic studies, literature, political science, religious studies and even music.
APPLICATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 18, 2021
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Monuments Conservation Technician Intern (5 positions available), Central Park Conservancy New York, NY

Monuments conservation technician interns (MCT) will be involved in the annual program of examination, documentation, preservation, and conservation of the bronze and stone sculpture in Central Park in New York City and select special projects. The summer conservation internship program will begin on Monday, June 7th, and concludes on Friday, August 13th, 2021. Hours are M-F 7 AM- 3:30 PM. Pay is $18 dollars per hour.

Architectural Historian, R. C. Goodwin & Associates, Frederick, MD

Candidates must possess experience in and applied knowledge of American architectural history with an emphasis on the eastern United States. Working knowledge of historic preservation laws, regulations, and guidelines also are prerequisite. Minimum qualifications are B.A. in the field with 3 years of full-time work experience; MA or MS with 1-3 years of full-time work experience preferred.

Historian, National Park Service, Washington, DC

The incumbent is responsible for the Regional History program, which includes research, identification and documentation, as well as compliance with legislative requirements. The Regional Historian position directs an intricate program of historical and related cultural resources activities that involve sensitive and complex issues that may impact a wide variety of National Capita Area park ad program issues.

Architect (3 vacancies), National Park Service, Washington, DC

This position serves as an Architect specializing in Historic Preservation located in the Technical Preservation Services (TPS), Cultural Resources Division, in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the position is to advise on and perform historical analysis and research or other work related to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, which is administered as a partnership between the National Park Service, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Internal Revenue Service.

Architectural Historian, PaleoWest, Nationwide

This role involves supporting archival research, interpretive planning and exhibits, historic resources photogrammetry and 3D documentation, historic properties surveys and assessments of significance, and historic properties evaluations, among other responsibilities.

Findit Program Coordinator, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

The Coordinator is the Primary Investigator for annual multi-year research and outreach grants, as well as smaller environmental review, mitigation studies, and community surveys for Georgia municipalities and non-profits that contribute data to Georgia’s Archaeological, Natural and Historic Resources GIS database (GNAHRGIS). Additionally, the Findit program funds and provides skills-based professional training in architectural history and field survey for UGA College of Environment and Design (CED) students through 3-7 graduate assistantships per year. The Program Coordinator position (and all other student salaries and operational costs) is funded by and contingent upon sponsored project grants, which are reviewed/renewed annually. As a staff member of the UGA-CED Center for Community Design & Preservation, this position also contributes to other outreach and engagement opportunities promoted by CCDP, and serves as a colleague of the UGA College of Environment and Design, adding value through committee positions and collegial partnerships.

Architectural Historian, WSP USA, Albany, NY

Some qualifications for this role include a background in military and transportation history, especially Cold War history and the evolution of bridge design. Prior experience working in tandem with federal and state agencies including direct experience working with the SHPO offices in the Northeast. Professional research and writing skills and experience. Experience preparing National Register nominations, Historic Structure Reports, Historic Contexts, and conducted architectural surveys in multiple states.

Historic Architect, Barton Ross, Livingston, NJ

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Architecture with a specialization in Historic Preservation. Knowledge of the Secretary of Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the architecture field specializing in historic preservation projects and be proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and MS Office. Candidates should be able to work independently, remotely, and collaboratively, while demonstrating the ability to manage project scope, schedule and costs, possessing strong communication and writing skills. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples (please keep it under 10MB) to Barton Ross at barton@bartonross.com.

Manager of Social Media, National Trust, Washington, DC

This position, as a key member of the digital marketing team, manages the National Trust’s overall social media strategy, including creating content, analyzing data, and maximizing connections with preservation allies. This position works to meet the department’s goals of engaging and acquiring new supporters – as well as expanding the reach, relevance, and impact of the National Trust’s work – through social media, websites, email, and other digital channels. The manager of social media also collaborates with colleagues to ensure integrated marketing campaigns on cross-organizational programs with a strong social media component.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Ghosts of Segregation

To Save Its Monuments, Rome Seeks Corporate Sponsors

This APT virtual workshop will cover the approaches to evaluation and preservation of historic bridges, including presentations with integrated case studies. Specific topics will include bridge assessment techniques, repair approaches, corrosion mitigation, and protection. The workshop will include:

• Overview of Bridge Preservation Issues
• Federal and State Regulatory and Policy Structure
• Case Studies from Practice
• Iron and Steel Truss, Masonry Arch, Suspension and Concrete Bridges
• Railing Systems
• Assessment, Strategy, Repair, and Strengthening
• Panel Discussion
• Manuals and Resources

December 9-10, 2020
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The Uptown Triennial 2020 exhibition, the second iteration in the series, presents the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with the Harlem Renaissance, a defining moment in American modernism and African-American cultural history, during its centennial year.

Uptown Triennial 2020 is organized by Wallach director and chief curator, Betti-Sue Hertz. The exhibition features 25 artists whose works project a confidence in Black identity that reflects a quest for making visible emerging subjectivities that mine popular and historical iconographies. The exhibition closes 12/13/20.

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Missed the 2020 APT conference? You can still register and earn CEUs! The on-demand registration fee includes access to the core conference.

REGISTER HERE for the on-demand sessions.

The Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture invites submissions (CFP) for its biennial Dissertation Colloquium. This event brings together a select group of doctoral students from diverse institutional and disciplinary backgrounds working on dissertation topics related to the history, theory, and criticisms of American Architecture, urbanism, and landscape.

DEADLINE: January 8, 2021
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The Victorian Society New York invites university student historians and recent graduates to submit proposals for its annual Emerging Scholars event, to be held by Zoom on May 10, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Topics for recent event winners have included 19th-century tableaux vivants, cookbook recipes revealing artistic gluttony, and women’s alleged hatpin savagery.

VSNY will select 3 current students or recent grads to each give a 20-minute Zoom presentation and then field questions. Send 200-word proposals (preference given to American/New York topics) and resumes to info@vicsocny.org.

DEADLINE: March 10, 2021

Connect with the American Institute for Conservation’s Emerging Conservation Professionals Network, an organization that aims to connect conservation students from different programs around New York and the country. Contact Bella Figuereo (gf2379@columbia.edu), MSHP ‘19, for more information about internships, learning opportunities, and upcoming events!

Join Preservation Alumni, a non-profit that establishes connections among GSAPP HP community members! Gain access to members-only events, networking opportunities, and an extensive online member directory by making your donation today! Students, alumni, and friends encouraged to join.

Calling all students to get a two-year membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for free! Connect with a network of experienced preservation professionals in a variety of industries and stay up-to-date on current issues in the field. Click here to join.

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