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The Evolving Role of Museums: Preserving the Past, Portraying the Present, and Shaping the Future
On a surprisingly beautiful March afternoon, the 2023 Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship cohort traveled to the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) for the Opening Panel that traditionally begins our Fellowship seminars. After five weeks of Zoom meetings, many were meeting…
Using the Smithsonian in English Class
Professor Monica Mische, Professor of English In my English 101 class this fall, I approached this year’s Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship theme in a rather indirect way. Instead of exploring social justice issues from political or historical perspectives, I asked students…
Mending the Ecological Rift: MC Sociology Students visit the National Museum of the American Indian!
Dr. Dan Wilson, Professor of Sociology It was a cold morning in November but, fortunately, it was sunny with blue skies. A perfect day for visiting the National Mall and National Museum of the American Indian. Strange, I could not…
Everyday Latin for Everybody: Examining the Uses of an Ancient Language in the American Landscape
Professor Erika Bucciantini, Adjunct Professor, Latin photo credit: Erika Bucciantini What does Latin have to do with American history? Latin is a language which did not originate on this continent nor this hemisphere. It is the official language of the…
The Personal and the Political: A Visit to the National Museum of American History
Professor Jona Colson, English Language for Academic Purposes On Saturday, 10/22/22, my ELAS 980 course took a trip to the National Museum of American History. Since this was a Zoom course, it was the first time that many of my…