Emeritus Professor Gedalecia Featured in Article

Emeritus Professor David Gedalecia is featured in an article highlighting his contributions to the University of Chicago’s Folk Fest. “Where Fun Goes to Jam: UChicago’s Chapter in American Folk” discusses the interesting history of the festival and its changes over the years. Read more here: http://chicagomaroon.com/2016/02/08/where-fun-goes-to-jam-uchicagos-chapter-in-american-folk/  

The Politics of Sex and Respectability during the Harlem Renaissance with Dr. Shannon King

Dr. King, Associate Professor of History, will present a talk based on his new book, “Whose Harlem Is This, Anyway?” published by New York University Press, and named a 2015 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public. When: Thursday, February 11th, 2016 from 6:00-7:30PM Where: Lean Lecture in Wishart… Read More

Spring 2016 I-Seminar Presentations

The I-Seminar Lunch series brings together seniors from across campus exploring Independent Study research around themes of diversity and inclusion.  The talks are short and informal – with plenty of time for questions from the audience – and include a delicious (free) lunch. This spring the series features the work of several History majors. Thursday,… Read More

Guest Post: Izzy Perman ’16 on Copeland Research

In the 2015 spring semester, I received Copeland Grant money to take a summer trip to the Shenandoah River Valley in Virginia in order to conduct research for my Senior Independent Study. I wrote my Junior I.S. in the spring as a prospectus that would lay the foundation for my senior thesis. This was a… Read More

Wooster In Israel and Palestine – Winter Break 2015-16

There is still time for students to apply to this half-credit study and travel program, which focuses on understanding the Israel-Palestine conflict.  Interested students are advised to submit an application as soon as possible, since travel arrangements need to be made by the end of September. For detailed information and a copy of the information… Read More

Cafe Hayden

Did you know that Hayden Schilling has taught at The College of Wooster for a third of the school’s history? The history department invites you to join us for Cafe Hayden, in which we will hear about the life and times of Professor Hayden Schilling from the man himself. Light refreshments will be served at the… Read More