Uncategorized Archives - History and American Studies

Congratulations to our Graduates!

May 16, 2023 by Susan Fernsebner

The Department of History & American Studies is delighted to congratulate our graduating majors. We were happy to toast them at our reception on May 5th. We also shared news of this year’s awards:

Almont Lindsey Award for Excellence in History: Katrina Smith
Glen R. Thomas Award for Highest GPA in American Studies: Tyler Carnohan
Joseph Carroll Vance Award for Excellence in Historical Research: Madeleine Gulbransen and Elizabeth Rybarczyk
Phi Alpha Theta Award for Highest GPA in History: Lyndsey Clark
Willie Lee Rose Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership: Delaney Dunnigan

Departmental Honors were also awarded to:
Laura Baldwin, Lyndsey Clark, Helen Dhue, Madeleine Gulbransen, Cegan Hinson (Class of ’24), Andrew Hudgins, and Elizabeth Rybarczyk

Cheers to all awardees and to all Class of ’23 graduates!

Filed Under: Announcements, Awards, Celebrating the Department, Uncategorized

Talking History: Dr. Gaila Sims of the Fredericksburg Area Museum (3/21, 12:30 pm)

March 20, 2023 by Susan Fernsebner

Filed Under: Events, Talks, Uncategorized

Talking History — Dr. Rebecca Erbelding of the U.S. Holocaust Museum (2/22, noon)

February 8, 2023 by Susan Fernsebner

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Internship: National Guard Memorial Museum

January 11, 2023 by Susan Fernsebner

Looking to build experience working in a museum? Interested in US history?

The National Guard Memorial Museum is once offering a museum internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level students interested in American and military history. Information can be found on the website at the link below.

Internship Opportunities – NGEF

Image: National Guard ‘Coming of Age’ Gallery

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History & American Studies Club Meeting – Wed, 9/7, 6 pm

August 31, 2022 by Susan Fernsebner

History & American Studies Club Meeting Wednesday, September 7th, 6 pm, Monroe 212

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Exploring Fredericksburg’s Watershed

September 23, 2021 by Susan Fernsebner

Students from the “Virginia Issues and Controversies” class paddled along the Rappahannock River last Friday after discussing the environmental issues facing Fredericksburg’s watershed.

In addition to observing various water pollutants, they had an opportunity to see some of the river’s local residents, including kingfishers, bald eagles, and even Goose George.