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The purpose of this archival research project is to provide students with an applied, hands-on introduction to archival principles and practices in a university archives setting. A core goal of the project is to contribute meaningfully to the preservation and accessibility of university history through research, digitization, and digital exhibit development. Students will engage in assigned videos, reflective writing, discussions with archives supervisors, and technical skill development. Key components of the experience include archival research, metadata creation, digital storytelling, and public-facing exhibit creation using platforms such as Omeka S and Knight Lab tools (Timeline and StoryMap), and GIS tools. Students will synthesize historical research into accessible digital formats and are encouraged to share their work with the broader campus community.