Category: History
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David Gunderman, University of Colorado – Gottingen
On this Student Spotlight: The Nazis displaced many of math’s greatest minds. David Gunderman, PhD student in applied mathematics at the University of Colorado, looks back. David Gunderman is a PhD student in the Applied Mathematics department at Colorado University-Boulder. He received his AB Summa Cum Laude in Mathematics and German from Wabash College, spent…
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Vaughn Scribner, Central Arkansas University – Taverns
The tavern was a special place in colonial America. Vaughn Scribner, assistant professor of history at the University of Central Arkansas, explores the history of these “pub”lic spaces. My research investigates early American history in a global context, specifically striving to understand how early modern Britons sought to define (and redefine) their positions in the…
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Peter Filkins, Bard College at Simon’s Rock – H.G. Adler
History is recorded by those who have written it down. Peter Filkins, professor of literature at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, describes one man who survived a terrible experience to tell his story. Peter Filkins is an award-winning poet and translator. His authorized biography H.G. Adler: A Life in Many Worlds appeared in 2019 from…
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Andrew Morris, Union College – When Natural Disasters Became National Disasters
On Union College Week: The federal government hasn’t always paid out after natural disasters. Andrew Morris, associate professor of history, looks at one late senator who made this change. Andrew Morris, associate professor of history at Union College. is an expert on the history of disaster relief. The recipient of a prestigious fellowship from…
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Shauna MacDonald, Villanova University – Women Lighthouse Keepers
The history of lighthouses includes many women. Shauna MacDonald, associate professor of communication at Villanova University, shines a light on this understudied fact. Shauna MacDonald, PhD, is an expert in cultural performance, women’s issues, storytelling, as well as lighthouses and cultural memory. At the core of MacDonald’s eclectic range of expertise is communication and the…
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Chris Lamb, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis – Rachel Robinson
Most people know Jackie Robinson, but what about Rachel Robinson? Chris Lamb, professor of journalism at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, discusses her influence behind the scenes and how she’s upheld Number 42’s legacy over the years. Chris Lamb, a professor of journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis, is the author of nine books, including four on Jackie…
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Sarah Finley, Christopher Newport University – Hearing Voices of Women Past
Women are speaking louder than ever in certain areas of society. Sarah Finley, assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, explores how a certain group also spoke loud, but without a voice. Dr. Sarah Finley is an assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, where she also serves as director of the Latin…
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Adam Ramey, NYU Abu Dhabi – Politics of Dust Bowl Settlers
The effects of the Dust Bowl are still present in California. Adam Ramey, associate professor of political science at NYU Abu Dhabi, explores how today’s generation is being influenced by the politics of the travelers who settled there. Adam Ramey is a scholar of American politics, political methodology, and comparative legislative institutions. His research focuses…
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Rachel Plotnick, Indiana University – Pushing Buttons
Do you like pushing buttons? Rachel Plotnick, assistant professor of cinema and media studies at Indiana University, examines why we became a nation of button pushers. Rachel Plotnick is an Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies in The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to this position, she served as an assistant professor…
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Lorie Vanchena, University of Kansas – World War I Poetry
We’ve seen and heard a lot of stories from WWII – but what about WWI? Lorie Vanchena, associate professor in the department of Germanic languages and literatures at the University of Kansas, looks back at the Great War and the literature that described it. Lorie A. Vanchena, associate professor of Germanic Languages & Literatures at…