2012 - 2013 News Archive
Steck Award winner shares stories of survival
June 12, 2013
Kristoffer Hellén traveled to Europe and Russia, to find out why two small and vulnerable ethnic groups resist assimilation, hold onto their cultures, and survive. Now he is being recognized with one of UCSC's highest undergraduate honors.
Anthony Barbieri-Low: "Imaging the Tomb of the First Emperor of China"
May 22, 2013
The UCSC Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the President’s Chair in Ancient Studies present a lecture in an ongoing series on “Archaeology and the Ancient World.” Thursday, May 23rd, at 4:30pm in the Cowell Conference Room.
Noel Q. King Annual Lecture: "Higher Mysteries: Faith and Theology in Crime Fiction"
May 10, 2013
The King Lecture Series, preserving the work of UCSC History and Comparative Religion professor, Noel Q. King, promotes and explores the dialogue between faiths. This year's lecture will be Tuesday, May 14 7:00-8:30pm at the Santa Cruz Public Library - Downtown Branch.
Dana Frank - Stevenson College Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series
May 2, 2013
Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th, for the Stevenson College Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series, "A Human Rights Disaster in Honduras: Why is the US Supporting a Repressive Regime?" to be given by Professor of History Dana Frank.
Undergraduate Research Symposium 2013
April 30, 2013
Please join us on May 9th for the 6th Annual History Undergraduate Research Symposium!
Sea Changes: Mediterranean and Maritime Perspectives on History and Culture
April 26, 2013
The Mediterranean Seminar/UCMRP in Mediterranean Studies present: An International Symposium/Workshop to be held at UC Santa Cruz, 2-4 May, 2013
Center for Cultural Studies Colloquium – William Marotti
April 19, 2013
Timely and Untimely Politics: Art and Protest in Early 1960s Japan: Wednesday, April 24 at 2:15 p.m. in Humanities 1, Room 210
2013 Spring Awards: "Celebrating Excellence in Humanities"
April 11, 2013
2013 Spring Awards: "Celebrating Excellence in Humanities"
April 11, 2013
Think Like a Lawyer Panel
April 10, 2013
Five UCSC alumni panelists share information about their careers in the legal field.
Spring Spotlight: April 5 - April 13
March 15, 2013
The History Department would like to extend a warm welcome to admitted students and their families. The following opportunities are available to help you learn more about our program.
Exciting Internships at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
March 15, 2013
The MAH is offering two exciting summer internships in their Community Programs Department.
Two students win annual Fanny Carruthers Award
March 4, 2013
Maritza Santa Cruz and Timothy Mohnhaupt are the winners of the annual Fanny Carruthers History Scholarship.
Center for Cultural Studies Colloquium: Marc Matera
February 22, 2013
Modernism in the Art & Criticism on Ronald Moody, Wednesday, February 27 at 2:15 p.m. in Humanities 1, Room 210
Winner of groundbreaking historic Gay Rights case to speak at UCSC
February 12, 2013
UCSC will present a lecture by Karen Thompson titled “Love is a Dangerous Promise” on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m., at the Second Stage Theater in the Performing Arts Center on the UCSC campus. Admission is free, and the public is invited.
Michael Thaler: “Role of Bio-Science and Medicine in Nazi Radical Policies and the Holocaust”
February 08, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013 Humanities Lecture Hall, 206 9:30-10:40 AM
Donald A. Strauss Scholarship
January 15, 2013
The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation allows juniors to pursue a public service project during their senior year by providing $10,000 for educational expenses. The UCSC campus application deadline is February 1, 2013.
Marilyn Westerkamp - Stevenson College Lecture Series
January 11, 2013
Join us on Wednesday, January 30th for this talk by Professor of History Marilyn Westerkamp.
Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program Documentary
January 10, 2013
Documentary Film Screening and Discussion with Professor Gilbert Gonzalez – January 23, 2013
A Celebration of Ancient Chinese Arts
January 10, 2013
Saturday, January 19th: 7-9pm and Sunday, January 20th: 2-4pm At the Merrill Cultural Center. Free and Open to the Public.
47th Annual Faculty Research Lecture - Gail Hershatter
January 10, 2013
Professor Hershatter has been selected to give the Annual Faculty Research Lecture, the top honor bestowed by the UCSC Academic Senate. She was honored at the Founders Day gala dinner in October and will deliver her talk on February 12, 2013.
History Students Win Research Awards
January 3, 2013
The Department of History is delighted to announce that the following history students have received Humanities Undergraduate Research Awards (HUGRA) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Internships Offered at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
November 13, 2012
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is now accepting internships for their winter internship and volunteer programs.
Gail Hershatter Wins the Joan Kelly Memorial Prize for the Second Time
October 31, 2012
Gail Hershatter has won the prestigious Joan Kelly Memorial Prize in Women's History for her new book, Gender of Memory: Rural Women in China's Collective Past.
Career Options for History Majors Workshop, October 25th
October 23, 2012
Are you wondering, "what careers can I pursue with a BA in History?"Then attend the Career Options for History Majors Workshop this Thursday, October 25th, 5:00-6:30p.
Peter Kenez delivers annual UCSC Spring Emeriti Faculty Lecture
October 18, 2012
A Holocaust survivor and native of Hungary, Peter Kenez is a scholar of the history of Russia and the former Soviet Union. On March 15, he presented the annual UCSC Emeriti Lecture on the topic: “The Coming of the Holocaust.”
Halloween Walking Tour of the Historic District at UCSC
October 16, 2012
Historian Frank Perry is leading a special Halloween themed walking tour of the Historic District at UCSC on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10:00 am to noon.
Professor Haas Receives Award for New Book
October 8, 2012
Professor Lisbeth Haas is the recipient of the 2012 Dwight L. Smith (ABC-CLIO) Award from the Western History Association.
Internships Available with Cowell Lime Works Historic District!
October 4, 2012
The UCSC Physical Planning and Construction department, in collaboration with Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, is seeking interns for the fall quarter, to work under the direction of Campus Planning Staff.
Founders Celebration highlights research and ideals of UC Santa Cruz
September 21, 2012
UC Santa Cruz's sixth annual Founders Celebration Friday is on October 12th.
Crossing the boundaries of media-focused computer science, digital humanities and arts
August 22, 2012
Interaction between media-focused computer science, the digital humanities and digital arts have the potential to drive major progress in interactive media creation and understanding.
IIE Fulbright US Student Program
August 16, 2012
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or English Teaching Assistantships.
History Professor Receives National Recognition
July 19, 2012
Catherine Jones, Assistant Professor of History, has been selected as an NEH Summer Scholar by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
