2019 Stories
School of Social Work Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Publication from Recent History Graduate
Charles Heinrich (MA, 2015) recently published a history of the School of Social Work for its 100 Anniversary, titled, "Service, Sacrifice, Scholarship: 100 Years of Preparing Social Work Leaders".
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EVENTS
Whale Watching in the Medieval North Atlantic
On Monday, February 4, join Dr. Vicki Szabo, author of Monstrous Fishes and the Mead-Dark Sea: Whaling in the Medieval North Atlantic (Brill, 2008), for an exciting lecture exploring marine mammal use and populations in premodern Europe! This talk is the first "Medieval Environments" lecture of the semester, a collaboration between Loyola's Medieval Studies Center and Institute for Environmental Sustainability.
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Where Historians Teach Panel Discussion
Thinking about careers? Currently on the job hunt? Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm in Cuneo 312 for a panel on "Where Historians Teach: A Discussion About Teaching Careers for Historians in Secondary Ed, Higher Ed, and Public History." Panelists include: Sarah Doherty, PhD, Assistant Professor of History at North Park University; Bryan Escobar, MA, Public Historian, Arts and History Specialist, Waukegan Park District; Amelia Serafine, PhD, Instructor, San Antonio College; Charles Tocci, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago.
Graduate Alumni Spotlight: Jason and Michelle Stacy
Jason and Michelle Stacy completed graduate programs at Loyola in 2006. Jason earned his PhD in American History while Michelle earned a Masters in Modern European history. They married in 2003.
"Galileo, The Pope, A Cardinal: A Roman Triangle," on Friday, February 5.
A lecture will be given this Friday, February 5, in Piper Hall by Mons. Melchor Sánchez de Toca y Alameda,Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture (Vatican)on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the intervention of Card. Bellarmine and the injunction by the Roman Inquisition. Sponsored by Father Robert Bireley, SJ, Emeritus Professor of History and the Department of Theology.
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Voices from Mundelein: Media Portal
This past summer, graduate students Jenny Clay and Nathan Ellstrand worked with the Women and Leadership Archives to create the Voices from Mundelein: Media Portal. Showcasing images alongside more than 30 interviews, the site shares the stories of women religious, students, staff, and faculty from Mundelein College.
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History Faculty at Work
This winter, Loyola faculty members have kept busy planning conferences, winning awards, speaking publicly, and participating in roundtable discussions.
Loyola at the Spirit-Writing in Chinese History Conference
Dr. Elena Valussi traveled to Erlangen, Germany in June for the Spirit-Writing in Chinese History Conference. Learn more about Dr. Valussi's trip and her research on this religious practice.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Undergraduate Alumni Spotlight: Juan Basadre
Juan Basadre is an alumnus of Loyola's undergraduate history program. He is currently pursuing his J.D. at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and working at the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic. Read more about Juan's path from History Major to law student!
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Undergraduate Alumni Spotlight: Pedro Regalado
Pedro graduated from Loyola with a History Major in 2013. Now, he’s pursuing his PhD in American Studies at one of the world’s premier universities.
Historians in the Field: Ramblers at the 2019 AHA Conference
The American Historical Association took Chicago by storm this month and the Ramblers were there to greet them.
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Graduate Alumni Spotlight: Kelley Szany
Kelley Szany holds her master’s degree in public history from Loyola, where her work focused on the trajectory of memory in Holocaust museums and memorials. She now works as the Vice President of Education & Exhibitions at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie.
Undergraduate Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Booth
Ryan Booth received his Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University in History and Philosophy in 2001.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2018-2019 History Department Highlights
It's been a busy year in the History Department! Check out our roundup of accomplishments by undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.
American History/Public History Graduate Students Found Public History Consulting Business
American History/Public History PhD alumna, Dr. Rachel Boyle and current PhD candidate, Hope Shannon have operated Omnia History, a public history consulting business, since 2017. Learn more about Omnia History and some of their projects.
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Graduate Alumni Spotlight: Devin Hunter
Since graduating from Loyola with a Ph.D. in Public History, Devin Hunter has gone on to become am Assistant Professor of U.S. and Public History at the University of Illinois Springfield.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2018-2019 Faculty Books
Last year the History Department produced six new books! Find something new to read from a Loyola author.
Faculty Members Attend International Medieval Congress
Two faculty members attended the 2019 International Medieval Congress held at the University of Leeds.
Ramblers in the Field: Class Projects Turn Into Tours, Exhibits, Nominations, and Awards
Ramblers in the Field: Class Projects Turn Into Tours, Exhibits, Nominations, and Awards.
James Rubino Receives CEL Humanities Based Academic Internship Funding
Congratulations to James Rubino on receiving highly competitive CEL Humanities Based Academic Internship Funding.
2019 Undergraduate Alumni Career Roundtable
How often have you been asked what you are going to do with a History Degree? The Loyola History Department provides answers to that question at the annual Undergraduate Alumni Career Roundtable!
History Undergraduate and Graduate Students Receive University-Wide Awards and Honors
PhD candidate, Hope Shannon awarded the 2019 President's Medallion for the Graduate School and four undergraduates and two graduates inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu.
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Loyola Awarded Erasmus Grant
The History Department welcomes Dr. Janusz Smolucha for a three-part lecture series
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Loyolans share their experience at the Midwestern History Conference in Grand Rapids, MI
Loyola History Department faculty, recent alumni, and graduate students all presented at the Fifth Annual Midwestern History Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, on May 30-31. Read more about their presentations and their takeaways from the experience.
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Welcome Back Night for History Majors
All history majors are invited to attend a welcome back info session on September 11 at 4 PM in Crown Center 528. Learn more about the program, what requirements are needed to graduate, what you can do with a history degree post graduation, and ask any other questions you may have about the program.
DETAILSProf. Theodore Karamanski Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Theodore Karamanski, Professor of History and Director of the Public History program at Loyola, was awarded the Frederick Jackson Turner Award for Lifetime Achievement in Midwestern History on June 6, 2018.