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History, American Studies, and Sociology Symposium–Friday, April 24, 2026

History, American Studies, and Sociology Symposium–Friday, April 24, 2026

SESSION ONE. Monroe 210. 9 AM—Cultural Identities: From the Russian Stage to the Latin East

Moderator: Dr. Jason Sellers

Madison Worth, “Not Like the West: Why Rus’ Christianization Diverged from Scandinavian Patterns”

Donald E. Glander, “Contextualizing Crusaders in Constantinople: Revisiting the Relationship Between Byzantium and the Latin West (1095-1204)”

Kellen Ideker …

History and American Studies Symposium–April 26, 2024

History and American Studies Symposium University of Mary Washington – Department of History and American Studies Cedric Rucker University Center, Friday, April 26, 2024 SESSION ONE. Colonnade Room. 9 AM—Religion and Sports in US History and CultureModerator: Dr. Erin DevlinMargaret Jones, “Norman Vincent Peale and His Capitalistic Venture”Joey Welch, “Bill Russell, Sports, Race, and Media: Examination of […]

History and American Studies Symposium–April 21, 2023

University of Mary Washington – Department of History and American Studies Friday, April 21, 2023 SESSION ONE. Monroe 111. 9 AM—Foreign Wars, Imperial Entanglements, and US Foreign Relations in Historical PerspectiveModerator: Dr. Will MackintoshJordan Leahey, “Ferdinand Marcos and the U.S. Congress: Power vs. Ideals”Ricky Muñoz, “An Empire to Be: American-Dominican Relations and the Spectre of Imperialism”Daniel […]

History and American Studies Symposium, April 22

History and American Studies Symposium University of Mary Washington – Department of History and American Studies Friday, April 22, 2022. SESSION ONE. Monroe 210. 9 AM—Art, Politics, and Cinema in American LifeModerator: Dr. Will MackintoshBonnie L. Akkerman, “Courage and Cowardice as Depicted in WWI Films”Carson Berrier, “How the AfriCOBRA Movement Art Helped Redefine the ‘Black Aesthetic’”Antonio Hicks, […]