This spring, first-year students led after-school educational programs at the Worcester Central School in Worcester, NY. As part of Katie Boardman's Introduction to Museum Education and Interpretation class, student groups worked to develop and facilitate short, fun educational activities for young learners.
This Spring, the Cooperstown Graduate Program continued its seven-year partnership with the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion to guide reservists through exercises on cultural property identification and protection in combat zones. Students in Dr. Cynthia Falk’s Culture and Collection course developed exercises to instruct soldiers on best practices for identifying and handling objects, as well as working with people from cultures outside our own.
As part of their Intro to Museums coursework, the CGP class of 2023 created a website based on the immigrant and food culture of Utica, New York’s population featuring multimedia information presented on several featured locations in the city.
Students in Professor Alexander’s Strategic Planning class facilitated the strategic planning process for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM).
On November 6th, 2021, students in Dr. Walker’s Migration and Community class hosted a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at the Village Library of Cooperstown encouraging intercultural interaction, Spanish language awareness, and pride in Latinx heritage.
The Class of 2023 took a field trip to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts as part of their Museum Administration class. Through immersive learning and interaction with museum professionals, students gained a better understanding of what helps institutions stay successful and relevant in a dynamic world.
The Class of 2021 visited several museums and cultural organizations in Western New York, where alumni in an assortment of roles shared their first-hand knowledge and experience from working in the field.
The class of 2020 had the opportunity to work with Matheatre, the internationally touring scientific theatre company, learning strategies to offer creative access points to science and math through the performing arts.
Students in Dr. Cindy Falk’s Material Culture Methods class worked together to develop an exhibit recognizing inductees into the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Fame. Titled “Celebrating Commerce and Community,” the exhibit was designed to show how each establishment contributes to the community and spirit of Cooperstown.
The Class of 2019 worked with the Utica Zoo, a regional zoo in Utica, New York, to compile a feasibility study making recommendations on the acquisition of Beaversprite, a property within the Florence J. Reineman Nature Sanctuary.
