ALEX WARREN
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ALEX WARREN

Projects and Research


Projects

Layout and Design Coordinator
The Land of Promises and Misfortune: Stoddartsville's Rise and Demise--Duquesne University (Spring 2021)
  • Designed a complete exhibit proposal utilizing Kutztown University artifacts from Stoddartsville, Pennsylvania (a 19th century grist mill village)
  • Designed the exhibit layout, text panel designs, and interactive exhibits
  • Collaborated with peers to write all text panels to maximize information and engagement
Exhibit Proposal
Presentation
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Architectural Lead
Historic Hazelwood Carnegie Library Historic Resource Survey--Duquesne University (Spring 2021)
  • Completed the Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey for Hazelwood Carnegie Library with a peer
  • Identified architectural style and materials of the Richardsonian Romanesque library building
  • Assisted in researching historical significance
  • Photographed the exterior of the building to include in the submission
Historic Resource Survey Form
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Organization Team Lead
August Wilson House Research Project--Duquesne University (Fall 2020)
  • Designed collaborative research project outline and procedures
  • Orchestrated final team presentation  of materials to Brocade Studios incorporating key highlights and research organization outline
Presentation
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Team Lead
​August Wilson House Virtual/Physical Tour
--Duquesne University (Spring 2020)
  • Collaborative website and printed materials for August Wilson House to provide a virtual and in-person tour of sites in the Hill District relevant to August Wilson's works
  • Designed website format and developed plan for the creation of the website and printed materials
  • Delegated activities and initiated conversations on the progression of the project​
Website
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Collaborative Exhibit Lead
Fashion Exhibit—Marquette University
(Fall 2018)
  • Completed a collaborative exhibit at the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear based on women’s fashion in a department store setting
  • Generated a digital artifact submission for the Wisconsin 101: Our History in Objects
  • Delegated activities and initiated conversations on the progression of the exhibit
  • Participated in a discussion group for Public History and Material Culture with Marquette University graduate students​
Images of the Exhibit
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Team Manager/Handler
SalsaShare—Marquette University (Spring 2018)
  • Created a new business, SalsaShare, with three classmates
  • Designed the website and social media for the business
  • Aided in design and construction of the prototype
  • Orchestrated group meetings and conversations to progress the venture forward​
Additional Information
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Collaborative Exhibit Team Coordinator
Hooves to Tires Exhibit—Marquette University (Fall 2017)
  • Group collaboration on an agriculture exhibit for the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear
  • Created the design of the workbench portion of the exhibit
  • Trained other group members on cataloging using Musarch
  • Helped coordinate the organization of the exhibit​
Images of the Exhibit
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Animation Designer and Content Creator
Melodies and Memories Online Exhibit—Marquette University (Spring 2017)
  • Group collaborative design to provide a website for the Melodies and Memories exhibit at the Milwaukee County Historical Society
  • Created videos with summaries on the genres of music covered in the exhibit​
Website
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Selected Research and Publications

Published Articles
"An Exposition to Transform the Arts of a Nation." Ninnau, The North American Welsh Newspaper. Vol 46, no. 1, January-February 2021. 

"Wheeling on the Forefront: Fighting Fires for Over 200 Years.” Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage. April 2020. 
https://weelunk.com/wheeling-on-the-forefront-fighting-fires-for-over-200-years/
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"Female Rollers: The Great Depression and the Infiltration of Women in Production." Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage. May 2020. https://weelunk.com/female-rollers-great-depression-infiltration-women-production/

"Wheeling Heritage Trail: From Railroad to Walking Trail." Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage. June 2020. https://weelunk.com/wheeling-heritage-trail-railroad-walking-trail/

"Time Travel From Home With Historic Postcards." Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage. June 2020. https://weelunk.com/time-travel-from-home-with-historic-postcards/

"Bottled Treasure: Discovery Leads to Investigation." Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage. July 2020. https://weelunk.com/bottled-treasure-discovery-leads-investigation/


Research
The 7th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium at Duquesne University--CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Poster is available online
https://dsc.duq.edu/gsrs/2020/proceedings/6/

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