UVM History Department Blog

Dear Friends, It’s been a very long year and, during COVID, our efforts at communicating with the broader public have been limited at best. As we start to move back toward something resembling normalcy, it seemed like the right time to provide some news. The good news is: we made it through the academic year […]

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The History Department is abuzz again with activity now that a new semester has begun. During the fall term, there was lots to celebrate. Two notable events were the launch of a book (written by affiliated faculty member Stephen Terry with research assistance by history major Louis Augeri on Senator George D. Aiken–Say We Won […]

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Dear History Department Friends, As always, the fall has been a busy term in the history department. We have hosted a number of lectures, held a career networking event for majors, and a sneak peek (on spring courses) event with students and faculty. Our communications intern, major Kaleigh Calvao, is hard at work on our […]

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Dear History Readers, We are delighted to be starting a new academic year. As always, our students and faculty have returned refreshed to campus, ready to undertake all sorts of new projects. Our faculty traveled the globe over the summer, conducting research, giving papers, and networking with fellow historians. Similarly, our students have returned to […]

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Professor Abby McGowan delivered a fascinating lecture on 10/24 on the topic of: At Home with the World: Globalization, Fashion, and the 19th-Century Home The description of this talk follows: Snug parlors, lavishly ornamented bonnets, and cozy cottages: although all evoke particularly EuroAmerican ideals and experiences, all were equally influenced by global forces. In this […]

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Hi History Readers, I’m writing to draw your attention to the Historic Preservation Internship Presentations, which will take place tomorrow morning. Details are included below: UVM Historic Preservation Graduate Internship Presentations  Wednesday, October 10 from 9 to 11 AM Marsh Room, Billings Library, University of Vermont 9:00 – Welcome, Professor Thomas Visser, director, UVM Historic […]

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Dear UVM History Students, Please see the message below about an upcoming UVM History Club meeting from that organization’s executive body. Paul Deslandes Chair, History ****** Hello All, Greetings from the History Club! This is an announcement that we will be having our first meeting of the year Tuesday the 18th of September at 6:00 pm. […]

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