LeConte forum Joseph LeConte was a geologist, a naturalist, and a Darwinist. He was also energetically, unabashedly racist. So the Department of History is holding a forum for its students and faculty to discuss what we should do about his portrait — which until recently faced the main entrance of LeConte Hall. LeConte Hall is named after Joseph LeConte, a man emblematic of his times in his support for science, evolution, and Darwin — as well as his unmitigated support for slavery, segregation, and racism. Read more about LeConte forum
History student and alumni curated exhibitions at UGA's Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Did you know... that currently there are at least 3 exhibitions at UGA's Russell Special Collections Library curated by UGA history students? Undergraduate Celia Clark curated an installation in the Media Galleries about children's television programming. See more here: https://www.libs.uga.edu/exhibits/sesamestreet Read more about History student and alumni curated exhibitions at UGA's Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Lunchtime Time Machine: Why was a Revolutionary War fort missing for a century? This installment of the Department of History's undergraduate lecture series features Jonathan D. Hepworth, a PhD candidate in history and winner of this year's grad student LTTM competition. Free admission, free pizza. Read more about Lunchtime Time Machine: Why was a Revolutionary War fort missing for a century?
History of Capitalism Reading Group Come join us at The Globe for libations and spirited discussion of the history of capitalism. This month, we will be reading and discussing Jason Moore's Capitalism in the Web of Life: Ecology and the Accumulation of Capital. This is a graduate student only event. Read more about History of Capitalism Reading Group
The Federal Job Search: Graduate Student Workshop A substantial number of graduate-level job opportunities are found within the federal government. These research, policy, and administrative fields provide a rich array of career opportunities for graduate students in nearly every discipline. However, many candidates find it challenging to navigate the federal job search process. Read more about The Federal Job Search: Graduate Student Workshop
2019 Michael L. Thurmond Black History Bowl Lecture & Celabration YOUTH RECITALS! MUSIC! SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS! Speaker: Dekalb Co CEO Michael L. Thurmond Native Athenian Michael L. Thurmond will discuss his newly released and updated book, A Story Untold: Black Men and Women in Athens History, first published 40 years ago. Read more about 2019 Michael L. Thurmond Black History Bowl Lecture & Celabration
Book tour guest lecture: David Silkenat David Silkenat presents a talk on his new book, Raising the White Flag: How Surrender Defined the American Civil War. Read more about Book tour guest lecture: David Silkenat
Congratulations John Inscoe - honorary member of UGA Phi Kappa Literary Society! Congratulations to Dr. John Inscoe, who was inducted into the Phi Kappa Literary Society as an honorary member this month. John Inscoe is the Albert B. Saye Professor of History and University Professor. He is the author of numerous books and articles, and has served as the editor of the on-line New Georgia Encyclopedia since 1999. He edited the Georgia Historical Quarterly for fifteen years and and served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Historical Association from 2000 through 2014. Read more about Congratulations John Inscoe - honorary member of UGA Phi Kappa Literary Society!
Gender, Race, & Sexuality Reading Group Meeting Read more about Gender, Race, & Sexuality Reading Group Meeting
