History News and Events

Death Dialogue Presents: Conversations I Wish I Had
October 10, 2017
A chance to talk to people in our lives who have died—whether we knew them, loved them, admired them (or not).
Career Preparation for History Majors
October 6, 2017
Join advisers from the UCSC Career Center and the History Department for a special presentation on Thursday, October 19, 1:30-3:00pm.
Gail Project exhibition studies military occupation of Okinawa through a photographic lens
September 29, 2017
Now in its fourth year at UC Santa Cruz, The Gail Project was inspired by a collection of photographs taken in 1952 by American Army Captain, Charles Eugene Gail. "The Gail Project: An Okinawan-American Dialogue" opens on campus October 5 at the Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery.
Study Abroad for History Majors
September 19, 2017
oin 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!
History Department Fall Orientation
August 7, 2017
You're Invited! Orientation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Stevenson Fireside Lounge.
History professor Alma Heckman named Neufeld-Levin Chair of Holocaust Studies
August 3, 2017
Assistant professor of history and Jewish Studies Alma Rachel Heckman has been appointed as the new holder of the Neufeld-Levin Holocaust Endowed Chair at UC Santa Cruz
Bettina Aptheker receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities
June 12, 2017
Distinguished Professor of Feminist Studies Bettina Aptheker was presented with the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities at the Humanities Division’s 2017 Spring Awards celebration held at the Cowell Provost House.