When Distinguished Professor of History Michael Leroy Oberg launched the Center for Local and Municipal History 2018, he had little experience writing proposals for grants funding. Since then he has submitted several proposals to federal agencies and private foundations and been awarded three grants. A recent proposal, The Gardiner Foundation …
It is with great sadness that the History Department shares the news of the passing of Margaret (Meg) Stolee, Assistant Professor Emerita of History, after a long illness. Professor Stolee joined the Geneseo community in 1985, and shared her love of Russian history with generations of students. A committed member …
The History Department invites you to submit outstanding paper/s for the annual writing awards (which look impressive on your resume and include a certificate and a check). Award winners will be announced at the annual history alumni/ae and awards dinner on Saturday April 21st at the InterFaith Center. Please submit your paper to the History Department office by Friday April 6th. …
Sick of staring at the blinking cursor on your computer screen? Don’t know where to start with paper revisions? The History Department will be offering free tutoring help starting this Monday. If you’re in a history class and you need help with editing a paper, developing a thesis, using primary …
Join us in the scenic Genesee Valley! The Department of History at SUNY Geneseo is seeking applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in global history with a focus on East Asia, South Asia, or Africa to begin August 2017. The appointment is for one year, and there is a possibility of …
Please join the history department on Wednesday, 12 October, as we welcome some alumni back to campus. They will be participating in a panel discussion entitled “What Can You Do With Your History Degree?”, where they’ll share career advice and inspiration in an informal and supportive setting. The event is …
The History Department is excited about the possibilities for collaboration with SUNY Geneseo’s new facility located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Thanks to the support of Geneseo alumnus Greg O’Connell, members of the SUNY Geneseo community will be able to engage in a variety of academic and service activities based in …
The History Department is pleased to welcome Professor Ryan Jones as our newest tenure-track faculty member. Ryan comes to us from Washington University in St. Louis where he spent a year as a visiting professor. With a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Jones brings expertise in Latin …
The History Department is pleased to announce the program for the 2014 Teachers’ Day, which will be held on campus on Friday, March 14. This program will include workshops intended for K-12 social studies educators, including graduates of the History program at Geneseo. A full program and information on registration …
The department would like to extend its condolences to the family of Professor Emeritus Bill Derby, who passed away on July 26, 2013. Professor Derby retired from a position in the History Department at Geneseo in 1993 after 35 years at the College. By all accounts, he was a remarkable …
