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oh, good idea, maritza is great.

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On Nov 23, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Barbara Sprung wrote:

> Hi Eric,
> I would recommend Dr. Maritza MacDonald at the Museum of Natural  
> History. She is inspirational on the topic you describe below.
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> Hello, all:  Preeti Gupta and I are co-teaching a class with the above
> title at the NYU Museum Studies Grad program.  Its a new course, so I
> am trying to think who we could invite to come speak as guest
> lecturers beyond the usual suspects.  Ideally they would be new
> yorkers, or in the area.
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> Also, if you have cool ideas for readings or media that we should know
> about that would be great too.
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> Here is the course description....
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> This course will combine readings, project based learning, and
> dialogues with museum leaders to address the intersection of museums,
> the communities they serve (or aspire to serve), and the individual
> visitor.   As cultural diversity becomes the norm for communities
> throughout the country, museums are challenged to develop strategies
> to engage with this diversity.  At the same time, the motivations of
> museum-goers as individuals or in small groups continues to be a topic
> of considerable interest and research.  The course will address both
> the theoretical and applied approaches to understanding new audiences
> and building institutions and programs that address the emerging needs
> and concerns of these audiences. Eric Siegel, the Director and Chief
> Content Officer of the New York Hall of Science, with nearly 30 years
> of experience in museums throughout the boroughs of New York City,
> will co-teach this course with Dr. Preeti Gupta, the Hall of Science’s
> Senior Vice President for Education and Family Programs.
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