History News and Events
Using isotopes to reconstruct life histories within the transatlantic slave trade
February 13, 2020
Four hundred years after the displacement of millions of Africans began, anthropologist Vicky Oelze wants to use isotope biogeochemistry to trace back and identify the origins of individuals who were abducted and perished in the Americas.
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 5, 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
October 1, 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!
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!
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.
