visiting lecturers

Each semester during their time at CGP, students take a
one-credit Professional Seminar class. In these one-day seminars, museum and nonprofit professionals, historians, social activists, community organizers, and more speak to students about specific relevant topics.
Some examples of Professional Seminars include:

Reading and Discussion
Dr. Ibram X Kendi, Historian, 2016 National Book Award winner, and author of the book Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

The Perfect Ask
Robert Bull, Chief Development Officer, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cultural Entrepreneurship
Philip Morris, CEO, Proctors Theatre

Jewish Material Culture
Jenna Weissman Joselit, Professor of Judiatic Studies and History, George Washington University

Contemporary Art 
Dr. Kristen Oehlrich, Interim Assistant Director, Research and Academic Program, The Clark Art Institute

Museums and Social Justice 
Iris Morales, Community Activist, Member of the Young Lords Movement, Filmmaker, Educator, and Attorney

Heritage Tourism 
Cordell Reaves, Historic Interpretation and Preservation Analyst, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation