We’re lucky to welcome the distinguished historian, Lynn Hunt, who will be on campus on Tuesday, February 26. Hunt is the Eugen Weber Professor of Modern European History at UCLA & Former President of the American Historical Association. She has written a number of influential works on topics such as the history of the French Revolution,… Read More
Category: Events
Classes are in session as usual on Monday, January 21, in what is longstanding College policy. But tomorrow also marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In celebration of Dr. King’s life and work, the College has a series of events planned, including a day-long Teach-In at McGaw Chapel. Highlights include a talk by our own… Read More
Interested in studying off campus? The Department of History encourages our majors to consider how study abroad can fit into their larger academic goals. In fact, many seniors end up incorporating aspects of their off-campus study into their Independent Study projects. Join the Off-Campus Study office and representatives from College of Wooster approved off-campus program… Read More
This Thursday, November 8 at 11am, Dr. Peter Pozefsky will present a lecture entitled “Russia’s World War II: History on Film.” Anyone with an interest in world cinema or the history of World War II will find this presentation appealing. Particular attention will be paid to the way that the popular memory of the war… 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
Jeff Roche “The Conservative Frontier”
The Spring Faculty at Large lecture series will kick-off on Feb. 7, when Jeff Roche, Associate Professor of History, presents, “The Conservative Frontier: The Far Right and the American West.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 11 a.m. in Lean Lecture Room of Wishart Hall (303 E. University St.).… Read More
I-Seminar Lunches
The Center for Diversity and Global Engagement (CDGE) is hosting a series of lunches celebrating College of Wooster seniors taking an interdisciplinary approach to Independent Study. The I-Seminars are designed to bring faculty, staff, and students together to discuss seniors’ work in progress. Three History students will be presenting their IS projects in February. On… Read More
Lateefah Simon “Justice for All” Monday 7:15
[vimeo 14872115] The Center for Diversity and Global Engagement (CDGE), working with OMSA and the WGSS program, is excited to bring to campus, Lateefah Simon, our first leader in residence. The goal of this week-long residency is to connect our students and community to a young leader who embodies the vision of the Center. Lateefah… Read More
John Bracey, Jr. Visit and Public Lecture
John Bracey, Jr., distinguished historian of the African American experience and Professor in the Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, will be visiting the College on Tuesday, September 13. Faculty are invited to a lunchtime workshop on Tuesday. Students and faculty alike are invited… Read More