Category Archives: Undergraduate Work in History

Rachel Maddow on the Importance of History

Posted on April 1, 2013 by briansandberg

Rachel Maddow recently spoke at Stanford University. According to the Stanford Report, “Asked by students what kind of major she looks for in a successful job candidate, Rachel Maddow, the popular television host and best-selling author, did not hesitate in … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Coontz Lecture at NIU

Posted on February 26, 2013 by briansandberg

Stephanie Coontz, a leading gender historian, will be presenting at Northern Illinois University today. Coontz will offer a  seminar on “How to Talk to the Media About Your Scholarship (and Get Them to Listen).” The seminar will be held in … Continue reading →

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High School Teaching and Incoming College Students

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

An American high school teacher has issued a stern warning to college and university professors: brace yourselves. Kenneth Bernstein—a recently retired high school teacher of government in the Washington, DC, area—paints a bleak portrait of the incoming college students who … Continue reading →

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Sherman Prize for Undergraduates

Posted on February 10, 2013 by briansandberg

2013 Edwin H. Sherman Family Prize for Undergraduate Scholarship in Force and Diplomacy Temple University’s Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (http://www.temple.edu) is delighted once again to solicit submissions for its annual Edwin H. Sherman Family Prize for … Continue reading →

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College Students’ Desired Fields of Study

Posted on January 28, 2013 by briansandberg

Each fall, as a new class of freshmen head off to colleges and universities, incoming students are surveyed to find out information on their backgrounds and aims. Educational research organizations conduct these surveys and attempt to maintain the same questions … Continue reading →

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Job Opportunity in Northern Illinois: Historian at Rock Island

Posted on January 12, 2013 by briansandberg

The United States Army Sustainment Command at Rock Island, Illinois, is currently searching for a full-time Historian (a civilian position). Here is a link to the job description: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/334842700 Senior History majors, recent graduates, and Master’s students at Northern Illinois … Continue reading →

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Decline in Enrollments at Public Universities

Posted on January 10, 2013 by briansandberg

Student enrollments continue to decline at public universities nationwide. For several years, state universities and colleges have been grappling with declining enrollments. A new report by Reuters indicates that “Tuition will likely decline this fiscal year in a record 15 … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad in Southern France – Meeting at NIU

Posted on November 18, 2012 by briansandberg

Study Abroad in Southern France in Summer 2013 Meeting on Monday, November 26 from 4-6 pm in Watson 110 Northern Illinois University is launching a Study Abroad Program in Southern France, based in Bordeaux, in Summer 2013. The program in … Continue reading →

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NIU History Student wins Lincoln Laureate Award

Posted on November 4, 2012 by briansandberg

NIU History student Wayne Duerkes has won a Lincoln Laureate Award, a major undergraduate award given in the State of Illinois. Lincoln Laureate Awards are given to one senior from each of the public and private universities in the State … Continue reading →

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History Open House

Posted on March 26, 2012 by briansandberg

The Department of History at Northern Illinois University will be holding a History Open House for undergraduate students. The History Open House will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, 27 March) from 11am – 3pm on the sixth and seventh floors of … Continue reading →

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