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'The Making Of The American Outdoorsman' by Lia Schifitto (M.A. Sustainable Cultural Heritage '17)

This is an excerpt from an article by Lia Schifitto that is based on her M.A. Thesis. Lia Schifitto is now a heritage preservationist from Upstate New York but has lived across Tuscany, Rome, and Toronto. She currently is working for Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Lia earned her M.A. at the American University of Rome, studying Sustainable Cultural Heritage. She completed her BA at the University of Toronto, specializing in American and Soviet Cultural History.

Professor Peter Gould publishes new book: 'Empowering Communities through Archaeology and Heritage'

The American University of Rome's Professor Peter Gould,  M.A. Sustainable Cultural Heritage and M.A. Arts Management, seeks to identify the success factors associated with economic development projects within communities adjacent to archaeological or heritage sites, a growing interest among archaeologists and heritage managers. Typically, the success of site museums, tourism businesses, or crafts cooperatives is rarely reported on in scholarly literature or subjected to systematic study. This new book, Empowering Communities through Archaeology and Heritage, addresses that gap. 

An internship at the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, Washington, D.C.

In Fall 2016, I had the amazing opportunity to intern for the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) as part of the requirements for the Sustainable Cultural Heritage MA.

An introduction to Sustainable Cultural Heritage

Globalization is pulling the world together at an astonishing speed – allowing the movement of information, traditions, and even people.  You can board a plane tomorrow and find yourself walking in the Colosseum by midday, or floating above the temples of Bagan, Myanmar at sunrise.
 

Protecting Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times. A free webinar - 9 April 2025.

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking webinar, Protecting Cultural Heritage in Turbulent Times, hosted by the MA in Cultural Heritage at The American University of Rome.

9 Apr 2025, 18:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 4
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A public writing workshop and conversation with Andrea di Robilant: AUR’s Writer in Residence

The American University of Rome is proud to count among its faculty acclaimed journalist and author Andrea di Robilant. In recognition of his experience and knopwledge, di Robilant has been named as AUR's inaugural Writer in Residence.

11 Apr 2025, 16:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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From Passion to Profession: Navigating Opportunities in the Art Ecosystem

Stephanie Gandolfi holds degrees in Fine Arts and Art History, focusing on Art Business, from The American University of Rome (2017-2021).

 

15 Apr 2025, 19:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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From Passion to Profession: Navigating Opportunities in the Art Ecosystem

Stephanie Gandolfi holds degrees in Fine Arts and Art History, focusing on Art Business, from The American University of Rome (2017-2021).

 

15 Apr 2025, 19:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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The prospects of multilateralism in transatlantic climate change policy - Christiane Lemke

Climate change policy stands out as a highly salient issue in European and in American public opinion. Yet progress in joint transatlantic climate change action has been rather slow and fragmented.

23 Apr 2025, 19:00
Via Pietro Roselli, 16
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