Tag: history
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Julian Hayter, University of Richmond – Segregation and the Suburbs
On Jepson School of Leadership Studies Week: You don’t have look far to the past to see the ugly history of racism in the U.S. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, explains why. Julian Hayter is an associate professor of leadership studies in the Jepson School of Leadership at University of Richmond and a…
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Rhawn Denniston, Cornell College – Stalagmites, Monsoons and Climate Change
On Cornell College Week: We can look underground to comprehend climate change. Rhawn Denniston, professor of geology, discusses how the Earth’s history is written in the rock. Rhawn Denniston is the William Harmon Norton Professor of Geology and chair of the Environmental Studies program at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. His research involves the…
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Tyler Carrington, Cornell College – Historical Personal Ads and Modern Dating
On Cornell College Week: The history of love is understudied. Tyler Carrington, assistant professor of German studies and history, looks to the past to mend this hole in our fabric. Tyler Carrington is a cultural historian of modern Germany and teaches a wide variety of courses in the German Studies curriculum, ranging from intro and…
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James McGrath, Butler University – Mandaeans
Who are the Mandaeans? James McGrath, professor of religion at Butler University, delves into this historical religious group. James F. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature. His PhD from the University of Durham became the basis for his first book, John’s Apologetic Christology, published by Cambridge University Press in…
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Victoria Munoz, Hostos Community College – Spanish Romances and the Roots of British Imperialism
The first Anglo-Spanish war may have been fought in the pages of books. Victoria Munoz, assistant professor of English at The City University of New York Hostos Community College, explores this history. Dr. Victoria M. Muñoz is an Assistant Professor in English at The City University of New York Hostos Community College. She received her…
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Betsy Schlabach, Earlham College – Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Racism can play an unfortunate role in the healthcare system. Betsy Schlabach, associate professor of history at Earlham College, says this injustice is nothing new. Betsy Schlabach is a scholar of Black Chicago History, Urban History, Geography, Popular Culture, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sports History/Gaming Culture, and American Studies. She is the author of Along…
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Shawn O’Bryhim, Franklin & Marshall College – Manuscript Illuminator
On Franklin & Marshall Week: Not all technology has been made small enough yet. Shawn O’Bryhim, professor of classics, explores once such instrument that needs to be smaller. Professor O’Bryhim holds a B.A. in secondary education and a master’s degree in Latin from Ball State University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in Classics from…
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Margaret McGehee, Oxford College of Emory University – LGBTQ+ History
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: LGBTQ history remains understudied in many places. Margaret McGehee, associate professor of English and American studies, explores one southern city that was changed by this history. Margaret T. (“Molly”) McGehee is Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Oxford College of Emory University and currently serves as…
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Derek Turner, Connecticut College – How Science Connects Us To Places
On Connecticut College Week: To find meaning, look into history. Derek Turner, professor of philosophy, discusses how learning history can change our feelings about a thing or place. Derek Turner regularly teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Bioethics, Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Biology, The Science and Ethics of Extinction, and Darwin. He also…
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David Canton, Connecticut College – The Second Generation of Black Historians
On Connecticut College Week: Who was Lawrence Reddick? David Canton, associate professor of history, discusses this marginalized scholar from the recent past. David Canton believes that African-American urban history illustrates the impact of racism, classism, and sexism in the black community. It also provides insight to the origins of 20th century black urban poverty, civil…