2013 - 2014 News Archive
Eight faculty members honored with Excellence in Teaching awards
June 10, 2014
One of the highest honors a UC Santa Cruz faculty member can receive is an Excellence in Teaching Award given each spring by the Academic Senate's Committee on Teaching.
The Chicano Latino Research Center presents a talk by Dr. Grace Peña Delgado
May 21, 2014
Common Punishments for Common Crimes: The Early Mann Act and Sexual Control in the United States and Its Southern Border - Friday, May 30, 2014 from 12:00-1:30 pm in the Charles E. Merrill Lounge.
The History Department presents a lecture by Dr. Prasenjit Duara
May 20, 2014
Circulatory and Competitive Histories: Temporal Foundations for Cosmopolitanism - Wednesday, May 21 at 2:00pm in Humanities 1, 520
Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 1, 2014
Please join us on May 8th for the 7th Annual History Undergraduate Research Symposium! Learn about the exceptional research being conducted by history undergraduates. The event is free and open to the public.
Professor Sullivan to give "LASER" Talk
April 28, 2014
Please join us Tuesday, May 6th in the Digital Arts Research Center (DARC) 108 at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Assistant Professor of History, Elaine A. Sullivan.
History Graduation Celebration 2014
April 23, 2014
We are pleased to invite you to the third annual UCSC History Department Graduation Celebration, Friday, June 13, 2014, 10:00-11:30 AM in the Stevenson Event Center.
Models of Mediterranean Modernity: The Perspective From the Longue Duree
April 1, 2014
Edmund “Terry” Burke III will deliver the 2014 spring Emeriti Faculty Lecture on April 17 at 7:00PM
The Stevenson College Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series presents a talk by Noriko Aso
March 6, 2014
Mitsukoshi at War: Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00 pm in the Stevenson Fireside Lounge
The UCSC Affiliates Board presents a talk by Dr. Brian Catlos
February 28, 2014
Islamic Spain and the Culture of the West: Thursday, March 6 at 2:00 pm in Humanities 1, 202
History Internship for 2014-2015
January 24, 2014
The Center for the Study of Pacific War Memories is seeking a student intern for the 2014-2015 academic year. The selected intern will assist with The Gail Project and participate in the Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program.
History Students and Faculty Win Research Awards
January 22, 2014
The Department of History is delighted to announce that the following History Department students and faculty have received IHR Research Awards for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years.
Professor Matt O'Hara Wins Article Prize
December 17, 2013
Associate professor of history Matt O'Hara has received the 2013 Kimberly S. Hanger Article Prize, from the the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Section (LACS) of the Southern Historical Association.
Saints and Citizens: Reading & Discussion with Lisbeth Haas
December 2, 2013
Please join us for a reading and discussion of Saints Citizens, Lisbeth Haas's new publication, on Wednesday December 4th from 5:00-7:30pm in Humanities 1, 320.
Nathaniel Deutsch wins book award from Association for Jewish Studies
November 19, 2013
Nathaniel Deutsch, professor of history and co-director of UCSC’s Center for Jewish Studies, has received the 2013 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award from the Association for Jewish Studies
Grace Delgado wins two Western History Association awards
November 18, 2013
Assistant professor of history Grace Peña Delgado is the recipient of two awards from the Western History Association
Professor Deutsch Receives Book Award
November 8, 2013
Professor Nathaniel Deutsch's book "The Jewish Dark Continent: Life and Death in the Russian Pale of Settlement" has received the 2013 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award. The award is given by the Association for Jewish Studies.
Gangsters, Geeks & Geishas: A dialogue with Helen Zia
November 4, 2013
Join us for this dialogue-format event with award-winning journalist and renowned scholar-activist Helen Zia: November 12, 3:00pm-4:30pm in the Namaste Lounge, College Nine.
The History Department presents a lecture by Dr. Rachel Chrastil
October 31, 2013
Inventing Humanitarianism: Thursday, November 14 at 2:00pm in Humanities 1, 520
Korea Peace Day: Thursday, November 7, 4 p.m.
October 30, 2013
Join us for a lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Charles Hanley, a screening of Memory of Forgotten War, and activist perspectives on the unended Korean War: November 7, 4pm-7pm in Humanities 1, room 210.
Center for Cultural Studies Lecture Series - Jennifer L. Derr
October 18, 2013
Embodied Politics and Bilharzia Infection in Colonial Egypt: Wednesday, October 23, 12:15-2:00pm in Humanities 1, Room 210
Professor Hedrick to Speak at Conference
October 15, 2013
Charles Hedrick will speak at the California Classical Association meeting in Menlo park this Saturday, October 19.
Professor Christy to Deliver Ed Talk
October 14, 2013
Professor Alan Christy will deliver a TED-style talk entitled "Humanities Today: The Transformational Power of Student-Centered Learning" on Thursday October 17th at 5:30pm. The event will be streamed live online.
Preview Day - This Is UC Santa Cruz!
September 27, 2013
Prospective students and families, come join us on the beautiful UCSC campus for Preview Day, our annual Saturday campus tour experience. Explore for yourself our unique learning environment!
Dana Frank's "In Honduras, military takes over with U.S. blessing"
September 11, 2013
Frank comments on the growing military police force in Honduras.
You're Invited - History Department Fall Orientation
July 3, 2013
Orientation will be held Tuesday, September 24, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Stevenson College Fireside Lounge.
