museum and heritage studies
Archaeologist to lecture on ‘The Politics of Public Display’
On Wednesday, November 7, Morag M. Kersel, an archaeologist and anthropology professor at DePaul University, will give the lecture, “The Politics of Public Display: Museums, Artifacts from the Holy Land, and the Public Trust.” The event is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 537 of Leggett Building.... READ MORE >>
Leslie Hite ’20 serves as guide in Amherst County Ghost Walk
Studio art major Leslie Hite ’20 was recently a tour guide for the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society’s Ghost Walks. In addition to being a fun volunteer experience, it also fulfilled a public education assignment for her Intro to Museum Studies class. Read more in the News & Advance.... READ MORE >>
Looking through the glass: Sara Primm ’20 relocates, digitizes the College’s archaeology collection
One of the things Sara Primm ’20 is learning from Summer Research is just how much work goes into relocating a historical collection. She and art history professor Andrea Campbell are relocating and digitizing the College’s archaeology collection. Glass fragments from ancient Rome and Carthage are one of the main items being sorted through currently.... READ MORE >>
Blending Art and Science: Campus exhibition utilizes Randolph’s Natural History Collection to honor botanical artist
Campus exhibition utilizes Randolph’s Natural History Collection to honor botanical artist... READ MORE >>
Carrying the Torch
New major brings unique classes and experiences to students As he ran up the hill to the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College, Cody Carpenter ’21 could hear the crowd shouting words of encouragement in Greek. With a torch in hand and the breeze blowing his toga behind him, he eased ahead of his... READ MORE >>
Randolph welcomes Class of 2021
Randolph College welcomed 239 new students to campus Wednesday during the College’s annual move-in day. “It is always a pleasure to introduce yet another class of students to the Randolph family,” said President Bradley W. Bateman. “The Class of 2021 is a diverse, academically strong group that will bring an array of talents to our... READ MORE >>
Randolph introduces new museum and heritage studies major
Beginning in the fall, Randolph College students will be able to take advantage of the College’s newest major, museum and heritage studies. The new interdisciplinary program will introduce students to a rich variety of approaches for presenting and studying visual and material culture. The program is designed for a broad range of students in the... READ MORE >>
Life Changing Opportunity: Randolph students intern at the National Gallery, London
Seisha Scott ’16 and Elisabeth Price ’16 spent 8 weeks in London as part of Randolph College’s unique partnership with the National Gallery.... READ MORE >>
