USCA History, Political Science and Philosophy

Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy at @USCAiken

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Huge congrats to: Simon Berry, Magellan Award winner & Outstanding Student in History; Luke Aldridge, Magellan Award winner; Ches Mathis, Outstanding Student in Philosophy; Carson Umbarger, Outstanding Student in History; & Jack Leathers, Outstanding Student in Political Science.

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First Day of the Fall 2024 Semester!

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Some good advice for the new school year:

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Going to college? Here's some advice:

1. Always go to class. Just being present will save you more times than you'll know.

2. Check your student email daily, and keep your notifications on so you don't miss potentially important announcements.

3. Familiarize yourself with your course's syllabus and your online page. Many of your questions are likely answered in these places.

4. Talk to your professors if you are ever confused or don't know the answer to something. They'll point you in the right direction.

5. It never hurts to ask for an assignment extension. Most instructors will give you that extra time, especially if you ask in advance.

6. If you have trouble with procrastination, be honest with yourself and designate blocks of time to do your work. Finding the right study location can also help.

7. If you can't make it to class for whatever reason, email your prof and let them know you won't be in class. You don't need to give them an entire essay explaining why, but a heads up is always nice.

8. Please spell your instructors' names correctly. It's literally right there on the syllabus.

9. If you're in a smaller class, try to say at least one thing during the discussion every day. Ask a question, share your two cents. Participation goes a long, long way.

10. Be understanding of others' differences. This is likely the first time in your life you're surrounded by this many people from this many different places. Not everybody grew up like you or has similar experiences. Embrace that fact, be open, and be kind. College is way more fun that way.

Feel free to add your own advice!

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Check out this article on History major and Magellan scholar Luke Aldridge, his oral history interviews headed to the Library of Congress, and plans to expand the project in fall 2024. @USCAiken @USCResearch
https://t.co/qzpM1AvLnP

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Congrats to our History graduates! #graduation2024

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Congrats to our Political Science graduates! #graduation2024

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Congrats to History majors Simon Berry (Asphalt Over Graniteville: Dividing a Black Community) and Luke Aldridge (Vietnam Veterans Oral History Project: From Aiken to the Library of Congress), who both placed second in their respective categories at #DiscoverUSC2024!

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Kudos to Political Science major and May 2024 graduate Logan Channel. Logan presented at the South Carolina Political Science Association Conference at the College of Charleston this semester. Their paper was on primary election turnout and the straight ticket voting option.

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Aiken Scholars Academy receives high national rankings from U.S. News and World Report https://t.co/9zIsvlyOZ4 via @aikenstandard

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Congrats ASA on this outstanding news! We love partnering w/you & your wonderful students here at #USCAiken! #AikenSC

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Great year-end department social! Congrats to our 2024 history majors!!

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Photos from last week’s Scholar Showcase — great posters from history majors who took the Senior Capstone, undertook independent studies, and won Magellan awards.

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Great student posters at the South Carolina Historical Association today! @USCAiken @USCAHistoryClub

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Philosophy professor Dr. Parker Haratine recently published “Augustine on memory, the mind, and human flourishing” in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy @BJHP_1993:
https://t.co/AdkeJWWz7m

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Looking for a Fall History course? Dr. Peterson is offering First People of the Americas.

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Need a Maymester class? Check out @SarahKingHist's version of History Through Film -- The History of Your Life: The US Since 2000.

[Ben Railton @AmericanStudier]

On the anniversary of Claudette Colvin's protest & arrest, it's vital to remember that the entire movement was also part of a broader effort by Black women (including Parks among many others) to challenge sexual violence.
https://t.co/QeYb4CS5nx