Dear History Students, There is a traffic jam on Beall Ave., which can only mean one thing… On behalf of the History faculty, let me welcome you back to campus! For those of you who are starting Senior I.S. this year: a fun-filled intellectual adventure awaits you. (Think Lord of the Rings but with more… Read More
Author: Gregory Shaya
Well it’s taken us a little while to say it, but congratulations to our new History graduates! The cold and the rain forced us to move into the PEC for Commencement exercises, but spirits were warm and dry. Was that a new backdrop behind the dais? It looked very sharp. Former President Stan Hales was… Read More
History Department Punked By Martin Luther Impersonators
Faculty in the Department were shocked Monday past to discover 95 theses on Independent Study posted to the doors of their offices. These statements on I.S., the role of the advisor, Honors, and orals were posted some time over the previous weekend. The theses varied. No #27 declares: “THere is no divine authority for preaching… Read More
Wooster Alumni Sports Panel Tonight – Featuring, Among Others, Dan Griffis, History Grad, Class of 1994
Well there’s lots going on, I know. But I just wanted to share a note to tell you that a History grad, Dan Griffis ’94, is on campus tonight as part of the Wooster Alumni Sports Panel, Thursday, April 7, from 7-9 p.m. in Mateer Auditorium. Griffis went on from History to join consulting giant… Read More
The College Welcomes Visiting Scholar from Morocco
We’ve been lucky this week to have the chance to host Said Ennahid, Associate Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayne University in Ifrane, Morocco. The week after spring break sometimes involves a slow ramp up to the full speed of college work (we can blame it on the long… Read More
Adventures in Public History – This Thursday & Friday
Let me share details on two exciting events coming up this week. Experiences & Opportunities in Public History: A Presentation and Roundtable Thursday, 11am, Kauke Tower Interested in a career in historical societies, museums, libraries, or archives? Would you like to know how professional historians work to preserve and share the past? Come join us… Read More
Welcome Back!
Dear History Students & Colleagues, Welcome back to campus for the spring semester! Let me share a special welcome to Prof. Gedalecia, who is back from leave, and to the many students who are returning from off-campus study. For you seniors, I hope you had a wonderful and productive winter break. We look forward to… Read More
Get Your Global Mindset On!
Wherever you are in your education, it’s time to think broadly about what you are doing. This week — International Education Week — is a great time to put yourself to the test. Perhaps you picked up information at the Off-Campus Study Fair. Hopefully you already have your tickets for the Chinese Acrobats (Wed. night)… Read More
Cafe Bob on Thursday – The Gulf Oil Spill
Come join us at Cafe Bob on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11am in Kauke 137. The subject: “The Gulf Oil Spill: Culture, Policy, and Environment.” Environment historians Erik Loomis and Ryan Edgington and student Amanda Keith will discuss the environmental, political and cultural implications of the 2010 Gulf Oil spill. Refreshments will be provided. We… Read More