Category Archives: Happenings
Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town
In June I had an opportunity to deliver a webinar on “Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town” for the Yale Alumni Academy.
Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town
In June I had an opportunity to deliver a webinar on “Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town” for the Yale Alumni Academy.
Islands of the Past
Looking forward to my talk at Connecticut College on February 24th as part of their initiative “Mapping Urban Renewal in New London.”
Islands of the Past
Looking forward to my talk at Connecticut College on February 24th as part of their initiative “Mapping Urban Renewal in New London.”
New Haven’s Industrial Past
Here’s the video from our event in June on “New Life for New England’s Industrial Past.” Thank you John Dankosky, Cathy Stanton, Nico Wheadon, John Thomas, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Thanks, as well, to the outstanding
New Haven’s Industrial Past
Here’s the video from our event in June on “New Life for New England’s Industrial Past.” Thank you John Dankosky, Cathy Stanton, Nico Wheadon, John Thomas, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Thanks, as well, to the outstanding
Public Health and Environmental Justice
On Friday 6 September, I am honored to join Harriet Washington, the author of A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste in a discussion of Environmental Racism and Public Health. This even is part of the “Democracy in America” programming
Public Health and Environmental Justice
On Friday 6 September, I am honored to join Harriet Washington, the author of A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste in a discussion of Environmental Racism and Public Health. This even is part of the “Democracy in America” programming
Industrial Heritage Trails: the Tour
We had an incredibly hearty group of about 27 for 2.5 hours in the pouring rain, on the industrial heritage trails. Had a great time talking architecture, industrial history, building lifecycles, interpretive techniques, and other topics. Writer and filmmaker Steve
Industrial Heritage Trails: the Tour
We had an incredibly hearty group of about 27 for 2.5 hours in the pouring rain, on the industrial heritage trails. Had a great time talking architecture, industrial history, building lifecycles, interpretive techniques, and other topics. Writer and filmmaker Steve
A Symposium for Richard Longstreth
I am great admirer of architectural historian Richard Longstreth. In late May, 2019, many of his students and colleagues gathered to give papers in his honor in Penn Design’s Meyerson Hall. “The Cultural Practice of Everyday Places.” My paper was
A Symposium for Richard Longstreth
I am great admirer of architectural historian Richard Longstreth. In late May, 2019, many of his students and colleagues gathered to give papers in his honor in Penn Design’s Meyerson Hall. “The Cultural Practice of Everyday Places.” My paper was
New Life for New England’s Industrial Past
Thank you to the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and to our panel: Cathy Stanton, as social anthropologist who has written a book about public history practices in Lowell, Massachusetts; Nico Wheadon, the new Director NXTHVN, a mixed-use artist
New Life for New England’s Industrial Past
Thank you to the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and to our panel: Cathy Stanton, as social anthropologist who has written a book about public history practices in Lowell, Massachusetts; Nico Wheadon, the new Director NXTHVN, a mixed-use artist
Keynote: Embodiments of Space
Thank you to Concordia University’s History Department for asking me to deliver the keynote for the 2018 History in the Making Graduate Student Conference. It was an opportunity for me to discuss my current book project, Ghost Town: Urban Landscapes in
Keynote: Embodiments of Space
Thank you to Concordia University’s History Department for asking me to deliver the keynote for the 2018 History in the Making Graduate Student Conference. It was an opportunity for me to discuss my current book project, Ghost Town: Urban Landscapes in
Day of Data
Thank you, Yale Day of Data, for a great day in Kroon Hall. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. My talk was on Urban Data. Here are a few slides:
Day of Data
Thank you, Yale Day of Data, for a great day in Kroon Hall. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. My talk was on Urban Data. Here are a few slides:
Excavating the Armory
http://campuspress.yale.edu/excavatingthearmory/ The New Haven Armory is a neglected landmark on Goffe Street, mostly empty since the 2nd Co. of the Governor’s Foot Guard decamped for Branford in 2009. The Police Department uses part of the basement for eviction storage. The
Excavating the Armory
http://campuspress.yale.edu/excavatingthearmory/ The New Haven Armory is a neglected landmark on Goffe Street, mostly empty since the 2nd Co. of the Governor’s Foot Guard decamped for Branford in 2009. The Police Department uses part of the basement for eviction storage. The
Cultural Heritage at Home and Abroad
Back in April had an opportunity to join an impressive panel to talk about “grand challenges for cultural heritage databases” with an international group gathered in New Haven for the United Nations Global Colloquium of University Presidents. I had a
Cultural Heritage at Home and Abroad
Back in April had an opportunity to join an impressive panel to talk about “grand challenges for cultural heritage databases” with an international group gathered in New Haven for the United Nations Global Colloquium of University Presidents. I had a
Center Forum: Ghost Town
Giving a talk on Friday 5 December at the Center for American Architecture and Design at the University of Texas School of Architecture – new research on Ghost Town.
Center Forum: Ghost Town
Giving a talk on Friday 5 December at the Center for American Architecture and Design at the University of Texas School of Architecture – new research on Ghost Town.
People’s Guide to Infrastructure in New Haven
And getting some good coverage: http://news.yale.edu/2014/06/09/creative-classroom-elihu-rubin-teaches-undergraduates-notice-what-often-ignored http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20140601/yale-class-creates-an-online-guide-to-new-havens-infrastructure
People’s Guide to Infrastructure in New Haven
And getting some good coverage: http://news.yale.edu/2014/06/09/creative-classroom-elihu-rubin-teaches-undergraduates-notice-what-often-ignored http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20140601/yale-class-creates-an-online-guide-to-new-havens-infrastructure
Interactive Crown Street
“Yale Students have a parting gift for Crown Street before they do their summer scoot. It’s an art exhibit dance party, infused with a fondness for a certain nexus of city nightlife.” From Jim Shelton’s piece on Interactive Crown Street
Interactive Crown Street
“Yale Students have a parting gift for Crown Street before they do their summer scoot. It’s an art exhibit dance party, infused with a fondness for a certain nexus of city nightlife.” From Jim Shelton’s piece on Interactive Crown Street
Footprint of Escape
I had the opportunity to speak about the Footprint of Escape in a recent program at the Van Alen Institute.
Footprint of Escape
I had the opportunity to speak about the Footprint of Escape in a recent program at the Van Alen Institute.
Berkeley Bound
I’ll be in Berkeley at the start of next week to give a talk at the CED for a Draper Lecture at Berkeley
Berkeley Bound
I’ll be in Berkeley at the start of next week to give a talk at the CED for a Draper Lecture at Berkeley
Insuring the City at the Institute Library
Very excited to launch Insuring the City at the Institute Library (founded 1826) in New Haven on Monday 10th December. You’re invited!
Insuring the City at the Institute Library
Very excited to launch Insuring the City at the Institute Library (founded 1826) in New Haven on Monday 10th December. You’re invited!
urban studies event at yale
UPDATE: We got a nice write-up in the Yale Daily News, check it out: Urban Planning Democratized. Very excited to host James Rojas in New Haven on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. I first learned about Mr. Rojas through his essay
urban studies event at yale
UPDATE: We got a nice write-up in the Yale Daily News, check it out: Urban Planning Democratized. Very excited to host James Rojas in New Haven on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. I first learned about Mr. Rojas through his essay
Elihu Rubin 