LMU History

Welcome to the LMU History Department's official Twitter page.

[LMU History @LMU_History]

The Department of History invites you to our upcoming History in the Headlines / Bellarmine Forum event: Coup! Political Upheaval and Russia's Presence in West Africa - Thursday, October 12 #loyolamarymount #loyolamarymountuniversity #lmu #lmuhistory #history

[Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library @Ford_Library]

#OTD in 1974, Betty Ford returned to the White House after her breast cancer surgery, and was received with the love and support of family and staff. October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and we encourage everyone to get their routine cancer screenings. #BreastCancerAwareness

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

From the Manuscript Division: 50 years ago today, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart had clerks updating him on a playoff baseball game being played during afternoon arguments. This one reports the score & the major political news of that day!
Read more: https://t.co/4IIaDcVP1A

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

The “Mapping Los Angeles Landscape History” project seeks to illustrate major settlements and the roads that connected them — a 2,500-mile network of paths that stretched across the Los Angeles Basin and beyond.

Read the story:

https://t.co/jT3qL11do9

[LMU History @LMU_History]

Join the Department of History in exploring these explosive summer blockbusters! The Barbie Oppenheimer phenomenon is an excellent opportunity to analyze history, culture, sexuality, and science on the big screen! #loyolamarymount #loyolamarymountuniversity #lmu #Barbenheimer

[LaShyra Nolen, MD, MPP @LashNolen]

I am ONE week away from stepping into the ring for my charity boxing match with @Haymakers4Hope. It has been 14 weeks of hard work, fundraising, & training, & I can’t wait!

I am just 10% away from my fundraising goal so please, donate, watch, or share!

https://t.co/dbY0g2fjbk

[LMU History @LMU_History]

Explore medieval Baghdad with @LoyolaMarymount History Professor Ali A Olomi! Interactive gaming is a growing field in the digital humanities and can serve as a important connection between the public and the past! #history #lmu #loyolamarymount #AssassinsCreedMirage #videogames

[Ali A Olomi @aaolomi]

Super excited to have been one of the historical consultants on #AssassinsCreedMirage and am currently one the cohosts for it’s official podcast.

On the eve of its release, a thread on the historical background of the game and 9th century Baghdad—

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

This #AmericanArchivesMonth, we’re spotlighting the people who have taken a deep dive into the 13 billion records of the National Archives and found…THEMSELVES! Or at least, their families. 🧵

[William H. Hannon Library @LMULibrary]

This October, join us for two events and a month-long exhibition exploring "AfroLatines in Los Angeles: Unveiling Voices, Empowering Communities." @lmucfa @lmubellarmine https://t.co/WSEYvOQ1gz

[Society of Jesus @JesuitsGlobal]

27 Sept 1540, Pope Paul III signed the bull Regimini Militantis Ecclesiae at Palazzo San Marco, Rome, constituting the Society of Jesus as a Religious Order.

Let us give thanks to God for the founding, or rather the approval, of the Society of Jesus.

AMDG

[Loyola Marymount University @LoyolaMarymount]

Join us as LMU celebrates Latino/a/e/x Heritage Month through Oct. 15 with special events like:

🦁 Loteria
🦁 Justice Cup soccer tournament
🦁 A 25th-anniversary celebration of Serenata de Trios
🦁And more!

➡️ https://t.co/Bwbs9CyQNM

[JFK Library Foundation @JFKLibraryFdn]

In his inaugural address, President Kennedy quoted part of a verse from the Book of Isaiah; this same verse is read in synagogues on Yom Kippur, which begins today at sundown.

To those observing Yom Kippur, we wish for an easy and meaningful fast. G’mar Chatima Tovah.

[Loyola Marymount University @LoyolaMarymount]

LMU Director of Jewish Student Life and Campus Rabbi Zach Zysman reflects on the Jewish High Holidays of #RoshHashanah and #YomKippur, and invites the community to join this weekend's upcoming services ➡️ https://t.co/y61ICSPbDd

[Loyola Marymount University @LoyolaMarymount]

Congratulations to the three LMU students who have been selected to receive a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad travel during the 2023-24 academic year: https://t.co/C4SLQyKKiR

[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
The @librarycongress collections reflect the richness of Hispanic culture. This is a time to embrace diversity, learn from each other, and celebrate all that makes us stronger.
https://t.co/Lu1zB3Hs5h
#HispanicHeritageMonth

[William H. Hannon Library @LMULibrary]

Good news, Lions! Starting this week, we are extending our evening hours to 2 am on Sunday-Thursday! https://t.co/yoBzWonCPz

[Timothy Law Snyder @LMUSnyder]

Lions, are you caught up on @LMUMagazine's "Off Press" podcast series? The conversations canvass many corners of campus & beyond! https://t.co/eV8iozZeGD

[William H. Hannon Library @LMULibrary]

This Sunday at 2 pm (on Zoom)! Join us for a discussion of "Night Angels" by Weina Dai Randel. The discussion will be facilitated by Prof. Elizabeth Drummond (LMU History). https://t.co/ofZVCHQPGF

[Los Angeles Loyolan @LALoyolan]

LMU unveiled its exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Rams during a special activation at Wellness Wednesday on Sept. 6.
https://t.co/AadmdndKA0

[Loyola Marymount University @LoyolaMarymount]

Pres. @LMUSnyder shares that LMU and @RamsNFL’s collaboration will provide students with:

🦁🐏 Hands on internships with the Rams
🦁🐏 Mentorship & networking ops
🦁🐏 Exclusive access to case studies
🦁🐏 And lots more!