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Ahmad publishes essay on heroic oxen

Posted by on September 3, 2019

Arizona State’s online magazine, Zocalo Public Square, published the essay “The Oxen Were the Unheralded Heroes of America’s Overland Trails,” by Dr. Diana Ahmad.

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DeWitt publishes on Missouri Home Guard

Posted by on August 6, 2019

The Missouri Historical Review published an article by Dr. Petra DeWitt titled “Courage, Duty, Patriotism: The Missouri Home Guard during the Great War in its July issue.

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In the news: McManus book, tropical storm, ‘dude,’ Bionic Bowel, pool cleanliness

Posted by on August 6, 2019

Dr. John McManus’ latest book is the subject of a book review by Harry Levins in the July 30 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Fogg named to interim role for CASB

Posted by on July 24, 2019

Dr. Shannon Fogg, chair and professor of history and political science, has been named interim associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) effective Aug. 1.

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Bruening named interim chair of history and political science

Posted by on July 24, 2019

Dr. Michael Bruening, associate professor of history and political science, has been named interim chair of the department, effective Thursday, Aug. 1.

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Twice as nice – ‘We Love Your Class Award’ goes to Winiarz

Posted by on June 4, 2019

For the second consecutive year, Dr. Jeffrey Winiarz has received the “We Love Your Class” award from freshman engineering students. Other nominees are:

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In the news: BYU Radio, C-Span, Scientific American, Spotify, St. Louis Public Radio

Posted by on June 4, 2019

  • Why is folklore important in understanding the past and preparing for the future? Dr. Simon Bronner, author of Folklore: The Basics and Maxwell C. Weiner Distinguished Professor of Humanities S&T,
    talks with BYU Radio host Marcus Smith in an interview on May 8.
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Mellon research fellowship takes Sheppard to Oklahoma

Posted by on May 7, 2019

Dr. Kate Sheppard, associate professor of history and political science, conducted research at the Oklahoma University Libraries last fall in support of her project “Hotels as Sites of Knowledge Creation in Egyptology.”

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Hear stories of snakes, shillelaghs, shenanigans

Posted by on February 28, 2019

Dr. Simon J. Bronner and Dr. Patrick Huber will present a talk titled “Snakes, Shillelaghs and Shenanigans: The History and Culture of St. Pat’s” 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Ozark Room of the Havener Center.

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