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Friends of Ancient History Spring Conference

The Friends of Ancient History, a professional organization of southern California archaeologists, classicists, and historians, will hold its spring 2010 conference at UCSB on Saturday, May 22. The conference will feature the following talks: Larry Tritle (Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles), "The Hoplite Agony: A Soldier's View" with response by Kurt Raaflaub (Brown University) Paul […]

Public History Seminar Presentations

Presentations will take place on Monday, May 24, during our scheduled class period, 2-4:50, in Girvetz 1106. 2:00-2:10 Introductions 2:10-2:40 Panel One – El Presidio de Santa Barbara Anjelica Gonzalez, Education Dept (Supervisor: Ms. Karen Anderson) Torrey Ah-Tye, Marketing and Public Relations Dept (Supervisor: Mr. Jared Brach) Samantha Rohman, Marketing and Public Relations Dept (Supervisor: […]

Vietnam’s Second Front: Domestic Politics, the Republican Party, and the War

In a talk based on his new book, Vietnam's Second Front: Domestic Politics, the Republican Party, and the War, Andrew L. Johns assesses the influence of the Republican Party -- its congressional leadership, politicians, grassroots organizations, and the Nixon administration -- on the escalation, prosecution, and resolution of the Vietnam War. Dr. Andrew Johns’ research […]

History Department Awards Ceremony

Hello Everyone, Please join us for the History Associates & the Department of History Awards Ceremony and Reception Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 4 p.m.. We're coming together to honor the recipients of this year's History Associates & the Department of History Awards. hm 5/3/10

Department Reception for Graduating Seniors

Dear History Majors and their Families, As you make your plans for graduation day, I would like to extend to you a personal invitation to join the History faculty at our department’s annual reception honoring new graduates and their families. The reception is being held in the History Conference Room in the Humanities and Social […]