Walltown Neighborhood History Project seeks 3 Duke undergraduates
(Class of 2011-2013) for its summer 2010 DukeEngage: Durham service project.
Students will work with History department and ISIS faculty to create and teach a summer workshop for Durham middle-school students around the twin themes of computer technology and Durham history, particularly the history of the Walltown neighborhood which lies north of East Campus. The workshop will help middle-school students master core technology skills while they build an interactive historic map of their neighborhood using GIS technologies. Duke students with interests in education, instructional technology, history, African American studies, and interests in new media are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior experience with tutoring or mentoring school children is welcome but not required.
Applications for the DukeEngage:Durham program are due on January 14, 2010. For more details about the Walltown Neighborhood History Project, see the attached flyer or contact Professor Abel at tabel@duke.edu.
