On Thursday November 18th at 11 am in Kauke 137 Cafe Bob will host three Senior I.S. students, Gina Colucci, Cathy Trainor, and Sandy Mackay, who are using documentary film making and other interesting approaches and methodologies to complete their Senior I.S. projects. This is an opportunity for students to learn a little bit more… Read More
Category: Independent Study
Independent Study in the News
This week, two History seniors’ Independent Study research projects have made the news! Sandy MacKay wrote a profile for this week’s Voice titled “Free the Hops: The Roots of a Senior I.S.” In the article, Sandy describes her journey from a personal interest in the craft beer movement to historical research on the relationships between… Read More
Junior I.S. Workshop: Student Research Presentations
The third and final Junior I.S. Workshop is the Thursday, September 30 at 11 am in Kauke 137. Students will break into groups of three or four, joined by faculty. You should be prepared to present your title, topic, research question, analysis, and argument. Practice your oral presentation! Booth’s The Craft of Research – especially… Read More
Second Junior I.S. Workshop
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
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
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
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
Required Meeting of All History Majors This Thursday
Welcome back to the History Department! There will be a required meeting of all History majors, including I.R. (History) majors, C.A.S. (History) majors, and double majors on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 11:00 am in Scovel 105. We will introduce the faculty, distribute the I.S. Handbook, collect your I.S. Questionnaires, and share some essential information… Read More
Christopher Culbertson’s Work with Fundación Chol-Chol
Christopher Culbertson (Cultural Area Studies: Latin American History) has always had an intensely personal interest in Chilean culture and history. Christopher was born in Santiago to a Mapuche woman, but has lived in the United States since he was six months old. He and his North American family have traveled to Chile in the intervening… Read More