See the Cracks in Controversial Statues - NPR Interview
Americans are starting to really examine the statues in their communities including here in our state. We are all acting as curators. This hour, we’re digging into the debate and we will hear from artists about sculpture today.
GUESTS:
Dana King - sculptor and artist in Oakland, California
Alan Marcus - Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Neag School of Education
Marisa Lerer, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Art History at Manahattan College and Cochair of Public Art Dialogue
The Future of Holocaust Education
As the number of Holocaust survivors worldwide continues to dwindle each year, the question of how to preserve the stories of survivors as a means of remembrance and education becomes ever more relevant. Alan Marcus, associate professor in curriculum and instruction, is working to answer that question through research on three-dimensional, interactive technology.
Scott Hurwitz, Class of 2007, new Farmington HS Principal
Neag Team Social Studies grad Scott Hurwitz is the new Principal at Farmington High School starting in the fall of 2020.
Kristen Keska, Class of 2006, named Teacher of the Year
Kristen Keska was named the 2017 Teacher of the Year for the East Hampton School District.
Neag and History Professors Collaborate on "Teaching History with Museums" Book
Innovative Exhibits Provide Insights Into Museum Curating, Weather's Impact on WWII
Neag School of Education history education faculty and students are responsible for two innovative exhibits currently on display in two parts of the state: “Behind the Scenes: Museum Footnotes” at the Fairfield Museum and History Center and “Snow, Sand, & Strategy: The Impact of Weather & Geography on WWII” at the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History on UConn’s Storrs campus.
Justis Lopez, Class of 2015, Believes in Community Involvement and Giving Back
Senior Justis Lopez expected the Neag School of Education to show him how to become a social studies teacher. He did not expect it to shape him into a leader.
Joe Williamson, Social Studies Teacher
It’s not much of a stretch to say Joe Williamson, Class of 2014, was born to be a teacher. His mother, grandmother, and grandfather were all teachers.
Neag Professor Leads European Embarkment on World War II Studies
This past May, Neag School of Education faculty member, Alan Marcus, paid tribute to the school’s mission of embracing worldwide diversity by leading a global leader study abroad program as part of a course titled: “Teaching World War II: Multiple Perspectives on the War in Europe.”