History Department Mission Statement
History is the foundation of a liberal arts education. The study of
history encompasses all recorded expressions of human activity-social,
political, intellectual, cultural, and economic-from the earliest times to
the present. History introduces students to their own culture and to world
cultures. History students analyze historical data, search for patterns and
relationships, ask questions and discover the meaning of the past and its
relationship to our modern world. Ultimately, history encourages students
to gain an understanding of themselves and their world while becoming
informed and engaged citizens.
The History Department faculty members are committed to teaching,
research, and community outreach. The Department houses the Civil Rights
Heritage Center, which uses local and national history to promote social
change through individual responsibility and improved race relations.
History Department Goals
● Students seeking degrees in History will be exposed to a broad
understanding of the past and the varieties of ways to examine it.
● Students should be able to understand and analyze primary and secondary
sources, including archival documents, journal articles, and monographs.
● Students should be able to use a variety of research tools, both in
print and in electronic format.
● Students should be able to communicate, both in written and verbal
form, multiple ways of understanding the past.
● Students should develop ways of thinking historically.
● Students should gain a global perspective by taking courses that cover
various regions of the world.
History Department Awards
Every year, the History Department recognizes several students for their strong record of accomplishment in history courses,
their involvement in research, and their service in student clubs and in the community.
We grant the excellence award and six additional awards named after the department emeriti faculty. The 2008 winners are:
Excellence Award: Jennifer Wise
The Glenn Chesnut History Award: Christopher Arndt
The Patrick J. Furlong History Award: Sara Lowe
The Lester C. Lamon History Award: Derek Webb
The Donald Marti History Award: Philip Contos
The Paul Scherer History Award: Dawn Ratkovich
The Roy Schreiber History Award: Elizabeth Hertel
Congratulations to all of the award winners! We are very proud of you!
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