Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Chris Dalton to present project at Cuba Circulating Library



Professor Chris Dalton is presenting work done by students enrolled in History 300 at the Cuba Circulating Library on March 30th at 6 p.m. Details can be found here.

The work is part of a collaboration funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.


 

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Old Fort Niagara Hiring

 This is cross posted from Facebook

Fort Niagara is looking for exciting, energetic people to fill our summer staff. The desire to be a part of a team presenting our incredible story is a must!

Hours: Part-time seasonal positions that will run June through Labor Day from approximately 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (20-40 hours/ week). Applicants will be expected to work weekend and holidays as a requirement with some evening hours.

Pay Range: $14.20/ hour

Overview of position: Old Fort Niagara is seeking applicants to join our historical interpretation staff for the 2023 summer season. Our interpreters are costumed and public facing employees who bring the history of Fort Niagara to life for our daily guests. Military staff will be drilling and firing historic weaponry and demonstrating activities from the 18th century. Civilian interpreters will be expected to lead and participate in historical activities and present programming. Other duties as assigned.


The employee will be required to wear historic costume at all times while working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. This position will be exposed to heat, cold and windy conditions as well as working near an open hearth within historic buildings and outdoors around the site. Please contact Interpretive Program Manager Scott Elliott at selliott@oldfortniagara.org for more information and an application.


Friday, March 10, 2023

Women in Academia

 The History Department's Dr. Henning will be participating in the Women in Academia Panel today.