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A picture of the JuntoCast
Nov 11, 2021
Ken Owen Hosts Monthly Podcast on Early American History
Dr. Ken Owen hosts a monthly podcast on subjects relating to early American History. A few subjects covered recently include: “The Constitution,” “Thomas...
Students in the history class hosting IHPA’s Amy Hathaway
Nov 11, 2021
Historic Environmental Preservation Class Hosts IHPA’s Amy Hathaway
In February, 2016, Amy Hathaway, National Register and Survey Specialist for the  Illinois Historic Preservation Agency visited Dr. Devin Hunter’s Graduate...
A group of 15 UIS students recently visited the Ancient Roman Colosseum in Italy as part of a 13-day study abroad trip to Rome and Malta. Students learned about the history of both countries and visited sites, such as The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Bertaina leads Study Abroad Trip to Rome and Malta, Summer 2017
A group of 15 UIS students recently visited the Ancient Roman Colosseum in Italy as part of a 13-day study abroad trip to Rome and Malta. Students learned...
Dr. Michael Burlingame lecture “Lincoln & Reconstruction” master class.
Nov 10, 2021
UIS Community Event: Master class on Lincoln, Reconstruction, and Civil Rights.
Dr. Michael Burlingame, Chancellor Naomi Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, presented a preview of his 2016 Lincoln Legacy Lecture to...
A picture showing students at a study away program
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Peter Shapinsky leads study abroad trip to Japan
This past summer, Dr. Peter Shapinsky,  Department Chair and Associate Professor of History, led a group of UIS students to Japan as part of the annual...
A picture showing students and faculty at the History Harvest
Nov 10, 2021
UIS Department of History conducts inaugural History Harvest
The Harvest was a great success! See the results, at the online archive and exhibit. On October 22, 2016, students from Dr. Devin Hunter’s...
A new sculpture of a smiling young Lincoln crafted by George Lundeen.
Nov 10, 2021
UIS Unveils “The Young Lawyer.”
Today UIS welcomes a new sculpture of a smiling young Lincoln crafted by George Lundeen. History Department faculty members Dr. Holly Kent and Dr. Michael...
Dr. Michael Burlingame attending commissioning of the U.S.S. Illinois
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Michael Burlingame attends commissioning of the U.S.S. Illinois
Dr. Burlingame, the Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies at UIS, attended the commissioning of the U.S.S. Illinois, a new fast-...
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