Dear Students, I hope you all had a relaxing fall break! Let me welcome you back with a bit of news about courses in History being offered in the spring semester. You’ll notice a number of new (and relatively new) courses being offered in the spring. Under the rubric of History 101: An Introduction to Historical Study… Read More
Category: Announcements
Café Bob: How to Get a Job with a History Degree
Please come join us for the next Café Bob How to Get A Job with a History Degree at 11AM on October 18th in Kauke 137. Lisa Kastor, Director of Career Services here at Wooster, will give an overview of the job search and application process, the types of things Wooster graduates do, the employers… Read More
Zotero Workshop Tuesday Night
You’ve probably “heard of” Zotero, but do you know what it can do for you? Imagine creating a bibliography in seconds, collecting articles for your research papers with one click, storing your articles in the cloud, and collaborating with others. This workshop will show you Zotero’s most powerful features. Bring your laptop to receive assistance… Read More
On behalf of the Department of History, I’m writing to invite you to the Fall History Picnic, next Wednesday, September 12, from 5 to 7pm, in the Bornhuetter Pavilion (behind Bornhuetter). History majors & minors, majors with a home department in History, students interested in history, and colleagues from related disciplines (which includes all disciplines)… Read More
Welcome Back!
Dear History Students & Friends, There is a traffic jam on Beall Ave and parking is hard to find, which can only mean one thing: that time of year has come. On behalf of the History faculty, let me welcome you back to campus! Stay tuned for a message about the Mandatory Meeting of All… Read More
You’re invited!! To the History Department’s Annual Spring Picnic Wednesday May 2nd, Bornhuetter Pavilion, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Come mingle with your fellow History majors, commiserate over the upcoming finals (too soon?), and (weather permitting) even play a round or two of croquet! Burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, and popsicles of every flavor from… Read More
Dr. Ken Bindas History Lecture on 1960s Protest, Monday April 9, 7-8pm, Severance 009
Do you watch Mad Men? Do you expect to hear “Fortunate Son” every time you watch an American movie about the Vietnam War? In one way or another, we have been influenced by the culture and politics of the 1960s. Next Monday, April 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Severance 009, Dr. Ken… Read More
Cafe Bob Senior I.S. Presentations
Hello History students! Please join the History Department and Cafe Bob this Thursday, March 1st at 11:00-11:50am in Kauke Tower for two senior I.S. presentations. We will hear from Bonnie Berg and Leann Do who are presenting their I.S.’s at the Phi Alpha Theta Ohio Regional Conference at Ashland University. Bonnie Berg Timekeepers of Progress:… Read More
Afternoon Reception with Director of Naval Historical Center, Thursday Jan 19, 4pm
If you missed the afternoon talk with Dr. Furgol, have no fear. He will be having an informal discussion with students about careers in history, graduate studies in Britain as well as internships with the Naval Historical Center. Just drop by Kauke 143 at 4pm on Thursday! All majors are welcome.