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What can you do with a History major? A lot! At this annual dinner, History students hear from department alumni in a wide variety of careers.

Alumni and Faculty, Spring 2018

History Careers Dinner

Alumni and Faculty, Spring 2018

History Careers Dinner

The Classroom Experience in the History Department
History Department Faculty
Celebrating Experiential Learning Experiences

We encourage our majors to study abroad, complete a wide range of internships, undertake independent research, and student teach. Every fall, upper-level majors share their experiences with faculty and younger students in the department.
History Training Camp

At the beginning of each semester, the History Department helps students understand the core academic skills needed for introductory history courses: critical reading, argument construction, and, of course, footnotes. Originally designed and run by faculty, the workshops are now co-designed with students and led by students--aka the History Mentors. (The History Mentors also run the History Help Room, which offers peer tutoring during the semester.)
History Ice Cream Socials

Welcome back, History students! At our annual ice cream social, History faculty welcome back majors, minors, and students currently taking our courses with a choice of dairy or non-dairy options. We all have a great time–and a very great deal of ice cream…