For those of you who happen to be curious about the history of impeachment, Hoffer is the expert... For those of you who happen to be curious about the history of impeachment, UGA's Peter Hoffer (history) is the expert, according to Cass Sunstein: Here’s an excerpt: NYT, October 31 Read more about For those of you who happen to be curious about the history of impeachment, Hoffer is the expert...
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame 2017 Awards Ceremony Georgia Writers Hall of Fame 2017 Awards Ceremony Dr. James Cobb – introduction by Dr. John Inscoe Alfred Corn – introduction by Dr. Hugh Ruppersburg Eugenia Price – introduction by Renee Pearman Kevin Young – introduction by Jericho Brown An exhibit of materials from the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame will be on display in conjunction with these events. Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries 300 S. Hull Street, Athens, GA Read more about Georgia Writers Hall of Fame 2017 Awards Ceremony
Author Discussion Featuring James Cobb, Alfred Corn and Kevin Young Author Discussion Featuring James Cobb, Alfred Corn and Kevin Young. James Cobb, Alfred Corn and Kevin Young and Eugenia Price wil be inducted in to the Georgia Writer's Hall of Fame Monday November 6. Details to follow. Reception to follow. Read more about Author Discussion Featuring James Cobb, Alfred Corn and Kevin Young
Halloween in the hisotry department It's Halloween! Stop by for Halloween treats in our study lounge. Read more about Halloween in the hisotry department
Lecture open house in history student lounge We know - there are a lot of great history events this week and next! Stop by the studnet lounge and fortify yourself with some cookies prior to our two afternoon events today. Read more about Lecture open house in history student lounge
History Graduate Student Coffee Hour History graduate students will have a coffee hour with the visiting Franklin-Liverpool short-term research fellow Richard Smith. All history graduate students are invited to attend. Coffee and pastries will be served. Read more about History Graduate Student Coffee Hour
Eating, Drinking, and Getting High in Brazil: The Regulation of Food and Drugs in Historical Context Please join the Latin American Studies Institute and the Department of History on Thursday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. for the following talk, by Henrique Carneiro, Brazil's leading historian of food, drink, and drugs, on the historical roots of the modern prohibition of certain substances. Read more about Eating, Drinking, and Getting High in Brazil: The Regulation of Food and Drugs in Historical Context
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum presents: Americans and the Nazi Threat: What Did Georgians Know? While media around the country provided frequent and vivid accounts of rising Nazi brutality in Europe, Americans focused inward in the 1930–40s. Step back in time with Museum experts to explore headlines, reactions, and artifacts from that time period in Georgia, including news articles unearthed by volunteer citizen historians. Panelists also will discuss actions taken within local communities, including demonstrations, letters to the editor, and petitions calling for action. Read more about The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum presents: Americans and the Nazi Threat: What Did Georgians Know?
Grad Student Writing Group Grad Student Writing Group led by Dr. Hoffer. This month's topic is "topics, topics, topics." Read more about Grad Student Writing Group
Job App PDW 3:30-5pm: presentation by Dr. Hahamovitch and Dr. Jones 5pm-6pm: Review of pre-circulated application letters and CVs by Dr. Hahamovitch and Dr. Román. (This part of the event is for History graduate students only.) Who’s invited: all graduate students, though the event is geared towards those on or nearing the job market. What’s required of those participating in 5pm review: Draft application letters and CVs should be submitted to Dr. H by noon on Sunday Oct. 22. Read more about Job App PDW