Studying Abroad in Scotland
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The Center for Historic Preservation’s Dr. Stacey Graham and Ph.D. graduate research assistant Michael Fletcher are currently overseas leading a study abroad class around Scotland. They have visited numerous cultural and historic sites, getting a close-up look at history and preservation issues in the U.K. They also had the opportunity to work with Rubicon Heritage at an archaeological excavation at Redhall Castle in Edinburgh. Learn more about the class at https://mtsuinscotland.wordpress.com/
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Dr. Graham took this photo of the group at the Roman baths site in Bearsden in early July.
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