Stories tagged with: Department of History

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British History

Washington Forum event will explore the history of greed

Guest speaker Dr. Penelope Ismay will discuss the topic of greed at the Menard Family George Washington Forum March 20.

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History and Insight

Jimmy Carter’s presidency and legacy

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to two faculty members about their experience researching and working with the 39th U.S. president.

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Baker Peace Conference

2025 Baker Peace Conference to explore postwar Vietnam

Themed "After Saigon's Fall: The Postwar Decade (1975-1985)," the conference will take place February 20-21.

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Certificate Selection

LJC Certificate Students Admitted 2024-2025

The 2024-25 school year admissions to the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture Program.

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Lecture

'Exploration, Empires and the Origins of Global Capitalism' lecture Feb. 11

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Dr. Emma Griffin for a free public lecture exploring how empire and exploration shaped global capitalism.

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AWARDS

History graduate students receive nationally competitive grants

Two Ph.D. students received competitive grants for language training and conference travel in the spring semester.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

This year’s award winners are Associate Professor of History Victoria Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology Brett Peters, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor Shouan Zhu.

Science Café  Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Brian Schoen, History and Timothy Anderson, Geography - Settling Ohio - Free coffee for the first 50 people, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma Xi
OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

Ohio University’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

a poster advertising the Costa Lecture titled "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," on October 17
Campus Lecture

46th annual Costa Lecture to be held October 17

The 46th Annual Endowed Costa Lecture, "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," will be held on October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Baker Center Ballroom.

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Gender & Sexuality

Ohio University to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference

Ohio University’s History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest," Sept. 6-7 at Baker Center.

College Green

OHIO students, faculty invited to apply for Central Regional Humanities Center grants

Ohio University students and faculty are invited to apply for grants for the 2024-25 academic year through the Central Region Humanities Center.

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Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is a dynamic classroom where he brings history to life through his internship.

Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond - Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press Book selected for National Book Festival

“Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” features essays exploring the state’s rich history, from indigenous peoples to non-native settlers.

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Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

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