2019 - 2020 News Archive
Nirupama Chandrasekhar, Class of 2020
June 10, 2020
Nirupama has been a key member of a public history project that involves interdisciplinary work, oral history, and digital humanities.
THI presents acclaimed writer Pico Iyer in conversation with history professor Alan Christy
June 09, 2020
The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz and Bookshop Santa Cruz will present an online event featuring bestselling author Pico Iyer in conversation with UCSC history professor Alan Christy.
Historian Greg O’Malley awarded ACLS grant to expand Intra-American Slave Trade Database
June 04, 2020
UC Santa Cruz associate history professor Gregory O’Malley has received a 2020 Digital Extension Grant from The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) to expand coverage of the Intra-American Slave Trade Database.
History Majors Recognized with Fanny Carruthers History Scholarships
May 13, 2020
The History department is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Fanny Carruthers History Scholarship: Angela Cortes and Henry Jimenez.
History Student Selected for ACLU Summer Program
April 29, 2020
History student Jorge Hernandez has been selected to participate in the Summer 2020 ACLU National Advocacy Institute.
Elaine Sullivan uses 3D technologies to peel away the layers of history
March 04, 2020
A new "born-digital" publication by UC Santa Cruz associate history professor Elaine Sullivan takes a fresh look at the ancient Egyptian burial site of Saqqara to demonstrate how it has evolved over more than 2,500 years.
Kiran Garcha, "The Power of Oral History"
March 4, 2020
History PhD Candidate Kiran Garcha's Humanities Moment: "The Power of Oral History" is included in the Commemorating Black History exhibit at the National Humanities Center.
Hong Kong on the Brink: A Talk by Jeffrey Wasserstrom
January 28, 2020
Join the History Department and East Asian Studies for a talk by Jeffrey Wasserstrom on February 7, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, in Humanities 1, Room 520.
Questions That Matter: Reporting the Middle East and the future of investigative journalism
January 23, 2020
The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz will present "Reporting the Middle East and the Future of Investigative Journalism"—the sixth installment of its Questions That Matter series—on Feb. 4 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz.
The Thom Gentle Environmental History Lecture: Cultivating Malaria in the Gulf South, 1718-1860
December 18, 2019
Join the Center for World History for a talk by Urmi Engineer Willoughby on January 15, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm in Humanities 1, Room 520.
UC Santa Cruz establishes new Center for the Middle East and North Africa
December 05, 2019
A new interdisciplinary Center for the Middle East and North Africa, directed by associate professor of history Jennifer Derr, will focus on the culture, history, and politics of the region.
Study Abroad for History Majors
September 19, 2019
Join advisers from UCSC Study Abroad and the History Department for a special presentation. Learn about the many UCEAP programs available, the application process, and how to get started!
New book by Dana Frank tells personal story of resistance, terror, and U.S. policy in Honduras
July 26, 2019
"The Long Honduran Night" is the latest book by UC Santa Cruz emerita professor of history, Dana Frank. One of the top academic experts on Honduras in the United States, she tells the dramatic story of life in that country after the military coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya in June 2009.
Fall Department Welcome
July 26, 2019
Kick off the new school year by connecting with your History Department faculty, staff, and fellow students! Fall Welcome is an excellent opportunity to learn about the exciting history courses, events, and research opportunities available to you this year.
