UNR History Department

Official Twitter account for the University of Nevada, Reno History Department. Tweeting department news, events, and interesting things about history and Reno.

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Wondering what you can do with a History major? Check out our new chart of careers that UNR History alumni have pursued: https://t.co/nDVL6mpWxh #twitterstorians

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We're hiring another Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow! 2-year appointment in early modern or modern Middle Eastern or European history, 2-2 teaching load. Apply ASAP and please spread the word! https://t.co/uOUtPcKo86

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Deadline approaching! Please apply and share!

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POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: The UNR History Department is hiring a teaching postdoctoral fellow in early US History for the 2024-2025 academic year. We will begin reviewing applications after April 30: https://t.co/ibhmCSYMg1

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POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: The UNR History Department is hiring a teaching postdoctoral fellow in early US History for the 2024-2025 academic year. We will begin reviewing applications after April 30: https://t.co/ibhmCSYMg1

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Congratulations to UNR History Prof Jamie McSpadden, who has been named the Sanford Distinguished Professor of Core Humanities for 2024–26!!🎉

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POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: The UNR History Department is hiring a teaching postdoctoral fellow in early US History for the 2024-2025 academic year. We will begin reviewing applications after April 30: https://t.co/ibhmCSYMg1

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🎉Congratulations🎉 to UNR History and GRI Professor Emily K. Hobson, recipient of a fellowship from the National Humanities Center for her project, "AIDS and Abolition: A History of Care Work against the Carceral State" https://t.co/YIpbmydnHr

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History job alert! The Nevada State Museum is hiring a History Curator! More info here: https://t.co/B0a5ack1vZ

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@AAUP @AHAhistorians

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Everyone committed to higher education in Nevada (and the rest of the country) should read this 🔥🔥🔥 op-ed from UNR History Dept Chair @gretaprofessor: https://t.co/CzY78wmPVo

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🎉🎉🎉Congratulations to UNR History Prof @SarahKeyesPhD, whose book, American Burial Ground, is a finalist for the 2024 Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize from @UNLGreatPlains! https://t.co/XAVbJxRax4

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Our hearts go out to our UNLV partners, family, and friends. Today’s shooting is a tragedy for the entire state.

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1/16 @SarahKeyesPhD gives us an inside look at her new book, American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail! She joins us for a webinar on Nov 9. In this threaded exhibit, she explains how death, graves, and memorials helped claim the West for the United States.

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Congratulations to UNR History Professor Sarah Keyes on the publication of her book American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail with @PennPress! Learn more about it here: https://t.co/2R66VwMywZ

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Finished my lectures in time to announce that it's publication day! Yay! @PennPress @UNRHistory @UNRLiberalArts

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Visting scholar award opportunity @ the amazing @unrSpC! Supports travel, lodging, and meal expenses for a scholar to explore Nevada centric political and public service archival collections. Applications due by December 1.
https://t.co/kXs1RNTwtL

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UNR History Dept Prof Jamie McSpadden (who is, BTW, an expert on Nazi books) published this article on the history of Nazi book-burning for@WashoeLibrary's Banned Books Week: https://t.co/BxnjgrxzAR

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Dr. Sarah Keyes announces the publication of her book, American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail
https://t.co/GeGlInEvTs via @unevadareno @UNRHistory

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Happy Memorial Day! Here's a little history on why we honor our fallen today: https://t.co/QD0KdBezdw

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We’ve had some pretty cool visits this year, from @VP Kamala Harris to @JeremyRenner!

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Thank you for visiting our beautiful campus today, @JeremyRenner. Please come back and visit The Wolf Pack Family anytime! #GoPack

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UNR History and Core Humanities Prof. @JakeDphD's research on the history of racial politics in Reno is featured in this @KUNRPublicRadio story on racist covenants in housing deeds! https://t.co/1XLQfO8yrU

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The UNR History Department recently lost of one of our most generous and dedicated emeritus faculty members, Jim Hulse. We honor his memory and his legacy here: https://t.co/7ZrG7TWGmn