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Race, Sense Of Belonging, And The African American Student Experience At Predominantly White Institutions, Anthony Kane
Race, Sense Of Belonging, And The African American Student Experience At Predominantly White Institutions, Anthony Kane
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This research study utilized a critical race theoretical framework and methodology to explore the lived experiences of African American students at a predominantly White institution. The purpose of this study was to identify how race impacts the sense of belonging of African American students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). This study highlighted the racialized experiences of African American students at a predominantly White institution and how these experiences impacted their sense of belonging. Additionally, this study sought to understand the type of support African Americans students preferred and needed in order to develop a positive sense of belonging.
Six African …
Engaging Visitors With Conservation: The Key To Museum Sustainability, Megan Crutcher
Engaging Visitors With Conservation: The Key To Museum Sustainability, Megan Crutcher
Graduate Student Research Symposium
What is museum conservation and why does it matter? Increasingly, museum professionals are having to answer this question not only for themselves, but for the public as well. I argue that conservation’s definition is twofold, encompassing the actual work, as well as public engagement and presentation. First, conservation is the act of preserving and protecting cultural heritage to improve its structural integrity and historical significance. Second, conservation’s ultimate effectiveness lies in its ability to leave the public informed and passionate. Two of the best examples of these programs are the conservation of the Star Spangled Banner at the Smithsonian in …