Menninger discusses her recently published book with George Williamson (Department of History, Florida State University). Thursday, Octo| 5:30 pm | Online via Zoom “A Serious Matter and True Joy,” a book conversation with Margaret E. Oral Histories, Community Storytelling, and the Legacy of DJ ScrewWriters Lance Scott Walker and DaYlah Jones in conversation about amplifying voices of local history in Houston and East Texas, including Walker's new biography of DJ Screw. Oral Histories, Community Storytelling, and the Legacy of DJ Screw Brocknell turns to the history of “Jerry Rescue Day” to explore the significance of multiracial vigilance committees that resisted enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1851. Murphy and draws upon her book The Jerry Rescue. Gillian Brocknell’s Washington Post piece quotes Dr. The Washington Post recognized this anniversary in an article and included commentary from Dr. October 1 was the anniversary of a the rescue of a fugitive from slavery arrested in Syracuse in 1851 under the terms of the newly passed Fugitive Slave Law. Elizabeth Bishop's ' Notes from the Field: Digital Humanities at #DOT2022.' This is an interview with Beatrice Gründler and Alberto Cantera Glera who recently organized this multi-day workshop in Berlin.Ĭongratulations to History Department undergraduate student and current student teacher, Samantha Henning! Samantha was recently awarded the New Braunfels Retired Teachers Association scholarship for $1,000 in recognition of her dedicated to teaching. Notes from the Field: Digital Humanities at #DOT2022

Bobcat Days are held twice a semester and volunteers are always welcome! Future Bobcats get an opportunity to visit campus, get information about program, financial aid, and more, and to meet with Texas State faculty, staff, and students. History Department Professors Glass, Tillman, and Duffy enjoyed meeting prospective history students at Bobcat Day held on Friday, October 15, 2022.īobcat Day invites potential students to see what makes Texas State so special. There will also be a costume contest with prizes! You don't need to be a PAT member to join.īring a dish or dessert, soft drinks provided. Please join PAT for a Halloween potluck in the TMH Courtyardįaculty, alumni, students, and families welcome. Jessica Pliley, Professor of Genders and Sexualities, as she continues her annual tradition of teaching the history of witches!

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