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2021 Winners of the Virtual History Day Contest in Springfield

March 5, 2021 by drb1982

One of the aims of the National History Day contest is to promote critical inquiry among 6-12 grade students into historical topics related to an annual theme that is both broad in its scale and scope. This year’s theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding, asked students to think about and explore how the methods and modes of communication have changed over time … [Read more...] about 2021 Winners of the Virtual History Day Contest in Springfield

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MSU History MA Graduate Heads to Oxford

September 3, 2020 by drb1982

A warm congratulations to our department’s former graduate assistant, Jacob Brandler (MA 2020), who has been accepted into the University of Oxford’s doctoral program. Under the direction of Dr. Adam Smith and with the support of the Mary Blaschko Scholarship from Linacre College, Jacob plans to continue his research into the concepts of personhood in Antebellum America, … [Read more...] about MSU History MA Graduate Heads to Oxford

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History Department Alumnus Publishes Book on Public Health

July 2, 2020 by drb1982

The Department of History would like to congratulate our alumnus, Dr. Sean Wempe, on the publication of Chronic Disparities Public Health in Historical Perspective (Oxford University Press). This is Dr. Wempe’s second book and obviously one that is extremely topical. Dr. Kathleen Kennedy … [Read more...] about History Department Alumnus Publishes Book on Public Health

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Amanda Bodenstein’s New Appointment

July 1, 2020 by drb1982

Please join me in congratulating faculty member Amanda Bodenstein who has received a new appointment within the Springfield School District.   Amanda teaches 418 and plays a pivotal role in preparing our students to teach.  Amanda describes her new position as follows: "I will support the curriculum development process for all social studies curriculum (K-12th grade) for … [Read more...] about Amanda Bodenstein’s New Appointment

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Dr. Barber Speaks to Ozarks First about Juneteenth

June 23, 2020 by drb1982

On Friday, Dr. Marlin Barber spoke to Ozarks First news about the historical significance of  Juneteenth to America's African-American community. The Invisible Celebration Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is about an individual in the early(ish)-twentieth century United States who navigates America as a nameless, colorless, cultureless individual. The main character, who in … [Read more...] about Dr. Barber Speaks to Ozarks First about Juneteenth

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