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Hodges, Crawford make surprising discoveries
Mar 26, 2013
B.F.A. historic preservation students Jordan Hodges and Whitney Crawford have made surprising discoveries about Savannah's oldest church organ. Created by renowned organ maker Henry Erban, it was given to First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist congregation in the United States, in 1888. The students' research was done as part of their Material Culture course and will support the congregation's fundraising efforts for the organ's restoration. Read more about the students' discovery.
B.F.A. historic preservation students Jordan Hodges and Whitney Crawford have made surprising discoveries about Savannah's oldest church organ. Created by renowned organ maker Henry Erban, it was given to First African Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist congregation in the United States, in 1888. The students' research was done as part of their Material Culture course and will support the congregation's fundraising efforts for the organ's restoration. Read more about the students' discovery.
Roy scholar at New Bedford Whaling Museum
Nov 1, 2012
Doreen Roy (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2005, Savannah) completed a field internship at the Davenport House Museum in Savannah, Georgia, performing a condition assessment of the museum's windows. He accepted the position of Scholar in Residence at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Doreen Roy (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2005, Savannah) completed a field internship at the Davenport House Museum in Savannah, Georgia, performing a condition assessment of the museum's windows. He accepted the position of Scholar in Residence at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Federal Emergency Management hires Birtchet
Oct 29, 2012
Sarah Birtchet (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2006, Savannah) is a historic preservation specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in New Orleans, Louisiana, conducting Section 106 compliance.
Sarah Birtchet (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2006, Savannah) is a historic preservation specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in New Orleans, Louisiana, conducting Section 106 compliance.
Callejas works at Greenline Architecture
Oct 26, 2012
Gretchen (Ogg) Callejas (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2001, Savannah) is project manager at Greenline Architecture in Savannah, Georgia. She recently completed the Architectural Review Exam process and is a registered architect in the state of Georgia.
Gretchen (Ogg) Callejas (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2001, Savannah) is project manager at Greenline Architecture in Savannah, Georgia. She recently completed the Architectural Review Exam process and is a registered architect in the state of Georgia.
Langlie conservator for NYC department
Oct 25, 2012
Michelle Langlie (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2001, Savannah) is a conservator for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Projects she has worked on include the restoration of various monuments and historic houses in New York City.
Michelle Langlie (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2001, Savannah) is a conservator for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Projects she has worked on include the restoration of various monuments and historic houses in New York City.
Lokey to focus on art crime, art law
Aug 9, 2012
Warren Lokey (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2009) lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and is a candidate for a Juris Doctor at Charleston School of Law, where he is preparing to focus his practice on art crime and law for the arts.
Warren Lokey (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2009) lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and is a candidate for a Juris Doctor at Charleston School of Law, where he is preparing to focus his practice on art crime and law for the arts.
Brouwer works at Armstrong Atlantic State
Aug 9, 2012
Kaitlyn Brouwer (M.A., historic preservation, 2011; B.F.A., historic preservation, 2007) works in development and fundraising as the research and proposals manager at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Brouwer conducts research on individuals and foundations in addition to writing grants and proposals in an effort to secure funding for various programs and student scholarships.
Kaitlyn Brouwer (M.A., historic preservation, 2011; B.F.A., historic preservation, 2007) works in development and fundraising as the research and proposals manager at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Brouwer conducts research on individuals and foundations in addition to writing grants and proposals in an effort to secure funding for various programs and student scholarships.
Sheed works for Historic Districts Council
Jul 13, 2012
Ashley Shedd (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) is preservation associate at the Historic Districts Council in New York City.
Ashley Shedd (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) is preservation associate at the Historic Districts Council in New York City.
Wiza interns with Tidewater Preservation
Jun 14, 2012
M.F.A. historic preservation student Elizabeth Wiza accepted an internship with Tidewater Preservation in Savannah, Georgia.
M.F.A. historic preservation student Elizabeth Wiza accepted an internship with Tidewater Preservation in Savannah, Georgia.
Owsley House Museum hires Travis Rose
Feb 27, 2012
Travis Rose (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2010) accepted the position of managing director of the Governor William Owsley House Museum in Lancaster, Kentucky.
Travis Rose (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2010) accepted the position of managing director of the Governor William Owsley House Museum in Lancaster, Kentucky.
Van Doninck is Edenton town planner
Feb 27, 2012
Catherine "Katy" Van Doninck (M.A., historic preservation 2011) is the town planner for Edenton, North Carolina, handling planning needs and acting as a liaison with the historic district commission.
Catherine "Katy" Van Doninck (M.A., historic preservation 2011) is the town planner for Edenton, North Carolina, handling planning needs and acting as a liaison with the historic district commission.
Village of Kake adopts Meinhardt plan
Feb 27, 2012
The Keku Cannery National Historic Landmark Preservation Plan by Robert Meinhardt (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been adopted by the Organized Village of Kake, the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office and the Secretary of the Interior, thereby establishing the first Tribal Historic Preservation Program in Alaska. Meinhardt founded the consulting firm, True North Sustainable Development Solutions LLC.
The Keku Cannery National Historic Landmark Preservation Plan by Robert Meinhardt (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been adopted by the Organized Village of Kake, the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office and the Secretary of the Interior, thereby establishing the first Tribal Historic Preservation Program in Alaska. Meinhardt founded the consulting firm, True North Sustainable Development Solutions LLC.
Historic Savannah Foundation hires Meunier
Feb 24, 2012
Danielle Meunier (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2010) has been named preservation and education coordinator for the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Danielle Meunier (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2010) has been named preservation and education coordinator for the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Amanda Yoder interns at City of Los Angeles
Feb 24, 2012
Amanda Yoder (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) is an intern with the City of Los Angeles' Office of Historic Resources in the city planning department.
Amanda Yoder (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) is an intern with the City of Los Angeles' Office of Historic Resources in the city planning department.
Markowicz president of Preservation Wayne
Feb 24, 2012
Melanie Markowicz (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) is president of Preservation Wayne in Detroit, Michigan, a non-profit organization devoted to preserving Detroit's rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Melanie Markowicz (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) is president of Preservation Wayne in Detroit, Michigan, a non-profit organization devoted to preserving Detroit's rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Calahan authors successful grant proposal
Feb 20, 2012
B.F.A. historic preservation student Caitlin Callahan authored a successful $30,000 grant proposal during her museum studies internship at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, New York. The grant will fund an historic structures report documenting the George Stoppel Farm, a group of 1850s structures included on a 160-acre site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
B.F.A. historic preservation student Caitlin Callahan authored a successful $30,000 grant proposal during her museum studies internship at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, New York. The grant will fund an historic structures report documenting the George Stoppel Farm, a group of 1850s structures included on a 160-acre site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Andres Construction hires Chandler Brooks
Dec 14, 2011
Chandler Brooks (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2008) accepted a position as BIM engineer/cost estimator at Andres Construction in Dallas, Texas.
Chandler Brooks (B.F.A., historic preservation, 2008) accepted a position as BIM engineer/cost estimator at Andres Construction in Dallas, Texas.
Colonial Williamsburg hires Cynthia Decker
Nov 22, 2011
Cynthia Decker (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a job as an assistant modeler for Colonial Williamsburg.
Cynthia Decker (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a job as an assistant modeler for Colonial Williamsburg.
Lim to be session speaker, panelist
Nov 22, 2011
SCAD Professor Jong Hyun Lim was invited as a session speaker and panelist for conferences in Naples, Italy, and in Isle of Man, United Kingdom. He presented a field project on the Montgomery historic community focusing on heritage recording and documentation techniques as well as community involvement and planning. The project itself is still under progress through SCAD historic preservation classes. So far, more than 50 students have been involved in the project.
SCAD Professor Jong Hyun Lim was invited as a session speaker and panelist for conferences in Naples, Italy, and in Isle of Man, United Kingdom. He presented a field project on the Montgomery historic community focusing on heritage recording and documentation techniques as well as community involvement and planning. The project itself is still under progress through SCAD historic preservation classes. So far, more than 50 students have been involved in the project.
Students prepare rehab report for 1910 house
Nov 22, 2011
Under the instruction of SCAD Professor James Abraham, 17 historic preservation graduate students prepared a report that led to the rehabilitation of the two-story, vernacular-style house built in 1910 for Herbert Dunlevie of the Dunlevie Lumber Company, one the first working sawmills in the State of Georgia.
Under the instruction of SCAD Professor James Abraham, 17 historic preservation graduate students prepared a report that led to the rehabilitation of the two-story, vernacular-style house built in 1910 for Herbert Dunlevie of the Dunlevie Lumber Company, one the first working sawmills in the State of Georgia.
GMP Architects-LA hires Leah Pluger
Nov 11, 2011
Leah Pluger (B.Arch., 2009; M.Arch., 2010) accepted a full-time position at GMP Architects-LA in Los Angeles, California.
Leah Pluger (B.Arch., 2009; M.Arch., 2010) accepted a full-time position at GMP Architects-LA in Los Angeles, California.
Armstrong Atlantic State hires Brouwer
Nov 11, 2011
Kaitlyn Brouwer, B.F.A., historic preservation, 2007; M.A., historic preservation, 2011) works in development and fundraising as the research and proposals manager at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Brouwer conducts research on individuals and foundations in addition to writing grants and proposals in an effort to secure funding for various programs and student scholarships.
Kaitlyn Brouwer, B.F.A., historic preservation, 2007; M.A., historic preservation, 2011) works in development and fundraising as the research and proposals manager at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. Brouwer conducts research on individuals and foundations in addition to writing grants and proposals in an effort to secure funding for various programs and student scholarships.
Markowicz elected to board of directors
Oct 19, 2011
Melanie Markowicz (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been elected to the board of directors for Preservation Wayne in Detroit, Michigan.
Melanie Markowicz (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been elected to the board of directors for Preservation Wayne in Detroit, Michigan.
Four-state nonprofit hires Birge-Wilson
Oct 19, 2011
Adrienne Birge-Wilson (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a position as marketing project manager with Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a nonprofit, four-state partnership dedicated to raising awareness of the unparalleled American heritage in the region running from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, through Maryland and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Adrienne Birge-Wilson (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) accepted a position as marketing project manager with Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a nonprofit, four-state partnership dedicated to raising awareness of the unparalleled American heritage in the region running from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, through Maryland and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
SCAD receives UNESCO recognition
Oct 13, 2011
For its revitalization of the North Kowloon Magistracy Building, SCAD was recognized with an honorable mention from the 2011 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation. Read the press release.
For its revitalization of the North Kowloon Magistracy Building, SCAD was recognized with an honorable mention from the 2011 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation. Read the press release.
Chamberlain receives scholarship for paper
Sep 8, 2011
Caitlin Chamberlain (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) received a student scholarship to present a paper at the Association for Preservation Technology International annual conference in Victoria, British Columbia, this October.
Caitlin Chamberlain (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2011) received a student scholarship to present a paper at the Association for Preservation Technology International annual conference in Victoria, British Columbia, this October.
Carrington joins Preservation Oklahoma board
Jul 1, 2011
Jim Carrington (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been appointed to Preservation Oklahoma board of directors.
Jim Carrington (M.A., historic preservation, 2011) has been appointed to Preservation Oklahoma board of directors.
SCAD receives esteemed Preservation Award
May 12, 2011
Historic Savannah Foundation, a preservation organization committed to protecting Savannah's heritage, has awarded the Savannah College of Art and Design one of its esteemed 2011 Preservation Awards. The honor recognizes SCAD's rehabilitation of the Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. Learn more.
Historic Savannah Foundation, a preservation organization committed to protecting Savannah's heritage, has awarded the Savannah College of Art and Design one of its esteemed 2011 Preservation Awards. The honor recognizes SCAD's rehabilitation of the Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. Learn more.
Historic preservation hosts two-day meeting
May 2, 2011
In April 2011, the SCAD historic preservation department hosted a two-day meeting of the College of Fellows of the Association for Preservation Technology International in Savannah, Georgia. Presentations were held in the chapel of the SCAD Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. Professor Thomas Taylor, a member of the College of Fellows, invited the group to hold its retreat in Savannah.
In April 2011, the SCAD historic preservation department hosted a two-day meeting of the College of Fellows of the Association for Preservation Technology International in Savannah, Georgia. Presentations were held in the chapel of the SCAD Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. Professor Thomas Taylor, a member of the College of Fellows, invited the group to hold its retreat in Savannah.
Pinkerton attanes public history conference
Apr 22, 2011
SCAD Professor Connie Pinkerton attended the National Council on Public History conference in Pensacola, Florida, in April 2011. She participated in a panel that presented a topic titled "The 'Public' of Undergraduate Historic Preservation Education." The panel focused on the successes and challenges of undergraduate historic preservation programs in the United States.
SCAD Professor Connie Pinkerton attended the National Council on Public History conference in Pensacola, Florida, in April 2011. She participated in a panel that presented a topic titled "The 'Public' of Undergraduate Historic Preservation Education." The panel focused on the successes and challenges of undergraduate historic preservation programs in the United States.
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