Summer Institute in Museum Studies and Public History - Week I - June 2-6
Dates: June 2-6, 2025
Meets: M, Tu, W, Th from 8 AM-5 PM. F from 8 AM-12 N.
Location: UWG Carrollton
Class One and Class Two: $750.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Summer Institute in Museum Studies and Public History
University of West Georgia
June 2025
Week I | June 2-6
Registration includes books, materials, on-campus housing, daily breakfast and lunch, and a Certificate of Attendance.
University of West Georgia
June 2025
Week I | June 2-6
You are cordially invited to our inaugural 2025 Summer Institute in Museum Studies and Public History being held on the University of West Georgia campus in June 2025. Attendees will have two classes during the week of June 2-6, "Creating Meaningful Interpretive Experiences" and "Oral History Techniques and Programming."
Registration includes books, materials, on-campus housing, daily breakfast and lunch, and a Certificate of Attendance.
Week I - June 2-4 - Class One - Creating Meaningful Interpretive Experiences
Instructor Sarah Lisle
Sarah Lisle is a seasoned and well-rounded interpretive professional with over 15 years of experience. Drawing from her academic background in Art Education (BFA, the University of Georgia) and Historic Preservation (MS, the University of Oregon), she loves to infuse projects with creativity and dig deep into the histories of people and places. Sarah joined the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area's non-profit as Director of Interpretation in 2017. During her nearly five-year tenure, Sarah reimagined existing interpretive programs to create more engaging experiences that aligned with professional interpretive standards. As lead facilitator for the National Park Service Southeast Regional Office's pilot interpretive training program, she has developed many interpretive products such as museum exhibits, waysides, and walking tours.
All materials included. Copy of Interpretation: Making a Difference on Purpose by Dr. Sam Ham.
Schedule for Week I - Class One:
•Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Thursday, June 5th, 2025
8:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Friday, June 6th, 2025
8:00am-Noon (Conclusion Class Two)
•Monday, June 2nd, 2024
9:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
9:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
8:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
8:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Wednesday June 4th, 2025
8:00am-Noon (Conclusion Class One)
8:00am-Noon (Conclusion Class One)
Week I - June 4-6 - Class Two - Oral History Techniques and Programming
Instructor Mark Jantzen
Mark Janzen is a museum professional with many years of experience finding ways to ask people the right questions and creating the right environments to elicit meaningful responses. As Director of the Center for Public History he helps to manage the many ongoing projects at UWG. Keri Adams is an experienced public historian with a decade of experience shaping and building UWG’s collection of oral histories spanning several major projects and initiatives, and co-director of the CPH. One of the architects of the process and management of the collections, Keri knows how to create the processes that will generate success for your oral history programs. Together, the leadership of the Center for Public History can help participants learn how to design and enable their own oral history programs for the benefit of their communities and institutions.
Instructor Mark Jantzen
Mark Janzen is a museum professional with many years of experience finding ways to ask people the right questions and creating the right environments to elicit meaningful responses. As Director of the Center for Public History he helps to manage the many ongoing projects at UWG. Keri Adams is an experienced public historian with a decade of experience shaping and building UWG’s collection of oral histories spanning several major projects and initiatives, and co-director of the CPH. One of the architects of the process and management of the collections, Keri knows how to create the processes that will generate success for your oral history programs. Together, the leadership of the Center for Public History can help participants learn how to design and enable their own oral history programs for the benefit of their communities and institutions.
All materials included. Copy of The Oral History Manual by Barbara Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan.
Schedule for Week I - Class Two:
•Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Thursday, June 5th, 2025
8:00am-Noon
2:00pm-5:00pm
•Friday, June 6th, 2025
8:00am-Noon (Conclusion Class Two)
Contact: Mark Jantzen at mjantzen@westga.edu / 678.839.6041; Marty Davis at gdavis@westga.edu / 678.839.6614.
| Fee: | $750.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Class One and Class Two | $ 750.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Class One | $ 325.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Class Two | $ 325.00 |
UWG Carrollton
1601 Maple StreetCarrollton, GA 30118
Mark Jantzen
Sarah Lisle
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