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History unlocks important insights into the world we inhabit. But we also find intellectual satisfaction, and wisdom, in understanding the past on its own terms. Because of the geographical breadth of our courses, history students develop a global consciousness as they develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and empathy.

The World is Calling: History Majors

History is the centerpiece of a humanities education. It's about problem-solving, gathering evidence, and fitting that evidence together to understand what happened in past societies - and why those things happened.

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Rosemary Moore

Associate Professor Rosemary Moore reflects on service, teaching and research

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Associate Professor Rosemary Moore was on active duty in the U.S. Navy for five years. She uses this experience in both her courses and research on the Roman military.
Burba

2024 Hamod/Habhab/Keeshan Family Scholarship

Friday, November 8, 2024
The Department of History congratulates Elisa Burba the Hamod/Habhab/Keeshan Family Scholarship for 2024.
John Eicher

History PhD Alum, John Eicher releases 10-part Lecture Series

Thursday, May 30, 2024
John P. R. Eicher's YouTube series, "Western Civilization (1500-Present)," explores bureaucracy's role in shaping modern history, from the Enlightenment to postmodernism, through engaging, media-rich lectures.
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Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The second monthly workshop will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 302 SH. This session will feature presentations by Stephanie DiPietro (Associate Professor; Sociology and Criminology) and Elke Heckner (Associate Professor of Instruction; German). An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m...
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Exhibition Opening | it's a fine thing

Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for the opening of the exhibition, it's a fine thing This exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists.  Program begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m. Learn more: https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/its-a-fine-thing it’s a fine thing is generously supported by the Terra Foundation...
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Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The third monthly workshop will be held on Friday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 1117 UCC. This session's speakers are TBA. An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m. - Gather, greetings, coffee and pastries 10:45–11:15 a.m. - First presenter (20-25 minute talk, 5-10 minutes for discussion) 11:15–11:45...
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Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, April 11, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The fourth monthly workshop will be held on Friday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 1117 UCC. This session will feature presentations by Elizabeth Menninga (Associate Professor; Political Science) and Ashley Howard (Assistant Professor; History and African American Studies) . An agenda is provided below. 10...
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Book Matters Faculty Author Celebration

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Old Capitol Museum
Join the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Office of the Provost as we celebrate faculty who have published books since spring 2023. University leadership will make remarks at 5 p.m., followed by short readings by two early-career scholars who have recently authored books: Sarah E. Bond, associate professor in the Department of History, and the author of Strike: Labor, Unions, and Resistance in the Roman Empire (Yale University Press, 2025) Jill Wieber Lens, Dorothy M. Willie...
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