Why join the Hawkeye History Corps?
- To have fun,
- Learn something new,
- Meet new people, and
- Get involved on campus and in the community!
Take your love of history beyond the classroom and into the world! The Hawkeye History Corps plans a variety of events, from games and movie nights to speaking events for our community. Got an idea for a fun event? We are always looking for new ideas. Any undergraduate with an interest in history is welcome to join.
We have regular gatherings every other week in Schaeffer Hall and we plan special events and outings a few times a year. Come to a few meetings or come to all of them! Join our Engage and GroupMe for the latest updates, or contact HHC 24-25 President Joseph Woitach or faculty advisor Rosemary Moore for more information.
Hawkeye History Corps recent events
The Hero You Don't Know event
In collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Iowa, the Hawkeye History Corps co-sponsored an event at the Iowa City Public Library on October 24, 2024. Samuel Freedman and Norman Sherman spoke about Hubert Humphrey and the Civil Rights Movement.
Celebrating Lulu Johnson Merle, PhD event
In celebration of Black History Month, the Hawkeye History Corps held a public event celebrating Lulu Merle Johnson, PhD, on February 27, 2024.
Dr. Johnson was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Iowa. Read more about her legacy here.