From Topic to Argument, From Reading to Writing Session led by Katie Holt, Ibra Sene, & Marc Goulding Thursday, September 23 at 11 am in Kauke 137 These meetings are required for all students enrolled in Junior IS (History 401) in the Fall Semester. However, all history majors are invited to attend. Please familiarize yourself… Read More
Category: Announcements
Kendall-Rives Latin American Research Grant
The Kendall-Rives Latin American Research Grant for Sophomores and Juniors makes approximately $2,000 available each year to one or more Wooster sophomores or juniors to support a research project on some aspect of United States-Latin American Relations. Funds are to be used during the current academic year, including the summer months. Research projects must be… Read More
History Picnic Postponed!!!
I’m sorry to say that, due to the lousy weather and possibility of thunderstorms, the History Fall Picnic will be postponed. But it will happen! The tentative date is Thursday, September 23 at 4.00.
Public History
One of the things I hope to do this year is to talk to students about public history. How do we represent the past to people in the present? How do we find a job with a history major? What kinds of opportunities are out there? These are all questions we should talk about. I’m… Read More
Junior I.S. Workshop: Getting Started, Getting Organized
The first session of the fall Junior I.S. Workshops is this Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 am in Kauke 137. Dr. Hettinger, Dr. Shaya, and Dr. Loomis will lead a session on “Getting Started, Getting Organized, and Getting a Topic that Works.” Please come prepared with notebook and pen, as well as your notes on… Read More
Great Mohican Pow-Wow
Saturday, September 18th, Proyecto Latino and the Office of Multi-ethnic Student Affairs (OMSA) are co-sponsoring a trip to the Great Mohican Pow-Wow at Mohican State Park. Please sign up at Lowry Front Desk no later than noon on Friday, September 17th. The 48 passenger bus will depart from campus in front of Babcock Hall. Please… Read More
Wayne County Fair Opens Tomorrow!
The 161st Wayne County Fair opens tomorrow at the fairgrounds just west of downtown. Here is your chance to sample Ohio’s #1 agricultural fair. There will be shuttles running all day from Lowry Circle. The Fair runs from Saturday to Thursday. Some of the highlights that you won’t want to miss: the horse pull –… Read More
Copeland Fund for I.S. Research
We would like to encourage you to think about applying for Copeland Funding to support the work of your I.S. We know that you are eager to start researching and writing your topics, and this support can help you enrich your project. For Seniors, the deadline for Copeland funding applications is Friday, October 1 by… Read More
History Department Picnic
Phi Alpha Theta and the Department of History will hold a picnic on Thursday, September 16th from 4 to 7 pm in the Bornhuetter Pavilion. All History Majors and students interested in History are welcome.