Mrs at The Graduate Center CUNY United States
Cortney Anne Berg is a Ph.D. candidate in Art History at The City University of New York, Graduate Center, under Dr. Cynthia Hahn. Her research focuses on Wirnt von Gravenberg’s Illuminated Wigalois and medieval German identities. She holds an M.Phil from CUNY, an M.A. in Art History from Arizona State University, and dual B.A. degrees in Art History and Studio Art from California State University at Chico. Berg has extensive teaching experience at CUNY institutions and St. Joseph’s University New York. Her work has been published in Terrae Incognitae and The Material Culture Review, and she actively participates in conferences and professional art history organizations.
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🎓 Education
Ph.D., Art History (expected 2026) The City University of New York, Graduate Center Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Hahn Dissertation: “Wirnt von Gravenberg’s Illuminated Wigalois: Depicting Medieval German Identities”. Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies (expected 2026) The City University of New York, Graduate Center. M.Phil., Art History (2023) The City University of New York, Graduate Center. M.A., Art History (2020)
Arizona State University Advisor: Dr. Corine Schleif Thesis: “Mythological Women and Sex: Transgression in Christian and Buddhist Religious Imagery”. Graduate Certificate in Medieval Studies (2020) Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Arizona State University. B.A., Art History (2014) California State University at Chico Advisor: Dr. Asa Simon Mittman. B.F.A., Studio Art (2014) California State University at Chico Advisor: Dr. Jean Gallagher Culminating Exhibition: Obsession / Anxiety, B-SO Space, 2014
📚 Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty, St. Joseph’s University New York (Fall 2022-Present) Art History 101: History of Western Art I, Ancient through Medieval. Adjunct Faculty, Hunter College CUNY (Spring 2024) Art History 22100: Later Medieval Art. Adjunct Faculty, Baruch College CUNY (Fall 2023-Spring 2024) Art History 1011: History of Global Art I, Ancient through Medieval Art History 1012: History of Global Art II, Early Modern through Contemporary. Adjunct Faculty, Queens College CUNY (Fall 2021-Spring 2023) Art History 101: History of Western Art I, Ancient through Medieval. Teaching Assistant, Arizona State University (Fall 2017-Spring 2020) Courses: Art Appreciation, Prehistory through Middle Ages, Renaissance to Modernism, Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Mexican Art, Egyptian Art and Culture, Art and Myth of the Classical World
🏅 Fellowships and Awards
Writing Across the Curriculum Fellowship (Fall 2024-Spring 2025) City College of New York. Doctoral Student Research Grant (Spring 2024)
City University of New York, Graduate Center. Mina Rees Library Open Knowledge Fellowship (Summer 2023) City University of New York Office of Library Services Rose-Carol Washton Long Travel Fellowship (Summer 2023) The City University of New York, Graduate Center Kress Foundation Fellowship for the Middlebury Language School (Summer 2022) The Samuel Kress Foundation. Graduate Teaching Fellowship (Fall 2020-Spring 2024) The City University of New York, Graduate Center. Donald N. Rabiner Memorial Fund Award (Spring 2020) Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Student Enrichment Grant (Spring 2019) Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Special Talent Award (Fall 2017-Spring 2018) Arizona State University School of Art
Evaluation for the Research for Women Researcher Award 🏆
Strengths for the Award 🌟
- Extensive Academic Background : Cortney Anne Berg has a robust academic foundation, including a Ph.D. in Art History (expected 2026), M.Phil, and M.A. in Art History. Her dissertation and thesis topics demonstrate a deep engagement with medieval and religious imagery.
- Diverse Teaching Experience : Cortney has taught a wide range of art history courses at multiple institutions, showcasing her versatility and dedication to education. This includes adjunct positions at St. Joseph’s University, Hunter College, Baruch College, and Queens College.
- Research and Publications : She has published articles in reputable journals and presented numerous conference papers. Her work covers a variety of topics, including medieval art, gender performance, and indigenous agency.
- Fellowships and Awards : Cortney has received several prestigious fellowships and grants, such as the Writing Across the Curriculum Fellowship and the Mina Rees Library Open Knowledge Fellowship, indicating recognition of her academic potential and contributions.
- Professional Affiliations : Her involvement in professional organizations, including serving as Executive Secretary and Governing Board Member for the Society for the History of Discoveries, demonstrates her commitment to the academic community.
- Multilingual Skills : Proficiency in multiple languages (English, German, French, Latin, Old French, Middle High German, and Old English) enhances her research capabilities, especially in the field of medieval studies.
Areas for Improvement 🌱
- Language Proficiency : While Cortney has novice reading skills in several languages, further advancement in these languages, particularly in Middle High German and Old French, could enhance her research capabilities and broaden her scope of primary source materials.
- Digital Humanities Skills : Incorporating digital humanities methodologies into her research could offer new perspectives and tools for analyzing medieval texts and images. This could include training in digital archiving, text encoding, or data visualization.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Expanding collaborations beyond art history to include fields such as anthropology, history, and digital humanities could provide richer, more comprehensive insights into her research topics.
📚 Publications
- Summer 2024: “Theodor De Bry’s Representations of the Americas and Indigenous Agency: A Reframing of Timucua Medical Practice,” in Terrae Incognitae, vol. 56, no. 2 (August 2024).
Conclusion
Cortney Anne Berg is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her extensive academic background, diverse teaching experience, and significant contributions to medieval art history through her research and publications make her a standout applicant. Her commitment to the academic community, demonstrated through professional affiliations and service, further strengthens her candidacy. While there are areas for improvement, such as advancing language proficiency and exploring digital humanities, these are common developmental opportunities for researchers at her career stage. Overall, Cortney’s qualifications and achievements make her an exemplary nominee for this award.