Event

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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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.

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

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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.

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.

Cultural Heritage Information Management Forum

/ Ricky Punzalan

Registration is now open for the Cultural Heritage Information Management Forum that will take place at the Catholic University of America on June 5, 2015. The forum is designed for cultural heritage practitioners, students, and researchers from private and public sectors to share strategies and best practices for creating digital cultural heritage collections, engaging current and potential users, and providing access to digital collections as easily as possible.

The forum is open to the public and lunch will be provided. However, space is limited and registration is required to participate. Registration is free and will be accepted until openings are filled or by May 31. To ensure a space, please register at your earliest convenience. To register, please follow the link: https://regstg.com/Registration/RegForm.aspx?rid=14a812df-fda3-483e-b153-b944c5bfbe88&action=add

Martin R. Kalfatovic, Associate Director, Smithsonian Libraries, and Program Director, The Biodiversity Heritage Library, will be the keynote speaker. Panels of invited speakers from libraries, archives, museums and other cultural institutions will present on topics related to the theme of the forum, including:

*    Infrastructure for collection sharing, research, and access

*         Creation of digital collections

*         Access to digital cultural heritage collections

*         Outreach and engagement of users

*         Stewardship of cultural heritage collections

*         Partnerships and collaboration

*         Sustainability and funding models

For program details please visit http://lis.cua.edu/chimforum/program.cfm.

Any questions about the forum can be sent to Dr. Youngok Choi at choiy@cua.edu

April 18th – Film Screening and Discussion at Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center

/ Ricky Punzalan

PCAAMCC logoThis coming Saturday, April 18th, from 2 – 4pm, the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center is hosting a film screening of “The American LOWS: Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder.” Afterwards, there will be a talk and discussion with the filmmaker, Darnley Hodge, Jr. The event will be moderated by the Museum’s curator, Jon West-Bey and delve into the evolution of racist systems in America.

For more details, please visit http://www.pgaamcc.org/event/film-screening-pgaamcc/