Happy spring semester! We are happy to be back and to work with you all for another semester.
Creating a Federal Government, 1789-1829 |
| Search the careers of more than 30,000 people who served in the federal government during the decades after ratification of the U.S. Constitution. |
| See where federal officials were located on the first map to show the presence of the federal government throughout the world. |
| Read the history of how the institutions of government came into being in the midst of the tumultuous changes of the early American Republic. |
| Join the ongoing initiative to further explore the creation of the federal government.
Visit Here: https://creatingafederalgovernment.wustl.edu/?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-14 |
Digital History Internship – Greensboro, NC |
| Learn and apply best professional practice for community engagement and digital history. Working under the direction of the Curator of Community History and Public Programs Coordinator, the intern will assist in program planning, research, design and implementation of the 2025 Juneteenth Bike Tour, including creating a digital interpretive map. Additional responsibilities will include supporting other public programming, digital assets, and promotion of Greensboro history in the community and on social media. |
| Successful applicants should be students with demonstrated skills in historical research, project organization, writing, social media, and creative thinking. Working knowledge of how digital history technology such as Clio or KnightLab story maps and/or experience with program planning and delivery are a plus. This internship is available beginning mid-May, with a flexible schedule.
Apply here: https://greensborohistory.org/about-us/internships/?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-14 |
ArcGIS Pro for Beginners |
| ArcGIS Pro is one of the most widely used GIS software platforms, with a range of applications that include business analytics, natural and health sciences, transportation, and more. Its suite of tools offers capabilities for analytics and data science, automation, data management and editing, image analysis, and artificial intelligence. |
| This hands-on course for beginners with University Librarians will provide an overview of ArcGIS Pro, including its layout and capabilities. Topics covered will include importing geographic data, styling and symbolizing data, querying and selecting data, making basic maps, and more!
Register Here: https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/13804560?utm_source=thelabatunchistory.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=launch-newsletter-jan-14 |
| Make sure to contact the LAUNCH if there are any skills you want to learn, need support with your own digital history projects, or are interested in our podcast! |
| Thanks for reading, |
| The LAUNCH Team (Cameron, Ha Lien, Dani, & Nicholas) |