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The Department of History, Classics, & Religious Studies at Utah State University. We offer BA, MA, and MS degrees. #research #pedagogy

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It's almost time to welcome back our students, which means it's almost time for Light on the Hill. 🕯️

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We sure miss all our students during the Summer! Enjoy these "historic" student photos from special collections.

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Interested in peacebuilding? Want to get to know other students who feel the same? Come to the Peacebuilding and Transformative Conflict Club's FIRST MEETING this Friday at 4:30 in Old Main 117.
The first 50 people get Aggie Ice Cream so HURRY OVER!

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Two of our history department students have won Cache Valley Historical Society scholarships this year! Come and celebrate their victory next Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse here in Logan.

We're so proud of our students! Go Aggies!!

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We have our next Arrington Conversation this week! Sharon Eubank is coming up to Logan to chat with Dr. Patrick Mason about "How Religion Alleviates Human Suffering." Join us in-person at the Russell Wanlass Performance Hall or virtually at https://t.co/ppqHwlcrsK.

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Come and hear Dr. Bsumek speak at the library today at 1:30! Her talk will be followed by a small reception with treats and drinks😋

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Need Monday night plans to distract you from the fact that Spring Break is over? (Even though it's still snowing... 🤨)
Come to our Phi Alpha Theta movie night! We will be watching Hidden Figures, accompanied by a little historical intro by Dr. Angela Diaz and FREE DINNER.

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Wanting to meet more history majors? Wondering about declaring a history major or what you could do with it? Come and hang out with us next Wednesday at 4 in Library 154! Eat free pizza, chat with other history majors, and learn more about our department!

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Come and yell away your pre-midterm stress with us! We've got two back-to-back events coming up this Thursday and anyone is welcome! (Cookies and hot cocoa provided during the second event😊)

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Need posh summer plans? Join emeritus professor Dr. Norm Jones on an Aggie Elizabethan Tour from June 19-27, 2023!
You do not need to be a currently registered student to come!
Learn more and register (final payments due March 15) at this link here: https://t.co/r2YMrRJvox

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Our department is always up to something! Check out Scouting for the Bluecoats recently published by emeritus history professor Dr. Robert McPherson🙌✨

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Dr. Tammy Proctor, our fearless Phi Alpha Theta faculty advisor, just returned from PAT's National Conference in New Mexico with five of our students! They all got to spend the last few days of the break travelling and presenting research--a historian's idea of holiday fun😉

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Congrats to our Norm Jones Fellows for 2023--Dr. Julia Gossard and grad student Marie Skinner!

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Need a RELS course for this Spring? Register for RELS/HIST 4015: Buddhism and the West with Dr. Sur on T/Th from 12-1:15! This course examines the history of encounters between Buddhism and “the West” (Euro-American culture)––the two most influential cultural systems on earth.

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Need a class to fulfill your DHA credit next Spring? Take HIST 4660: Work and Migration in North American History with Dr. ONeill on M/W from 1:30-2:45! Explore questions like: "Why do people migrate?" and "How do these migrants fit into the changing global economy over time?"

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Looking for an engaging 3 credit hour class for next Spring? Sign up for HIST 3740 with Dr. Seth Archer on M/W from 3:00-4:15! (No Friday classes--that's a perk right there😉). This class examines the history of the US from the 1790's to the 1840's. We'd love to have you!

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Dr. Mason just released a phenomenal interview with Governor Spencer Cox on his podcast, The Foyer! Go and check it out on your favorite audio platform.

https://t.co/2EYDlzx4Hl

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I went around the department to ask the faculty what they were grateful for this year. I only caught a few of them in their offices, but everybody I saw said the same thing.

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday everybody💛

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Join the conversation with alum Chaplain Dawn Dimick this Friday on Zoom:
https://t.co/47qobqeKJ7[…]68022855363.6141abae37251152324c253c6c087da1&_x_zm_rhtaid=150

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Phi Alpha Theta is hosting a movie night on Monday at 6:00! Come and watch Dan Porter give a live gladiator demonstration followed by a showing of the 2000 film Gladiator! Popcorn will be served😊