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History Prof. James Gustafson Joins the College as Davis Visiting Professor
Gustafson is teaching two courses this semester: History of Iran and Environmental History of Iran. The first course covers Iran’s social and cultural history from the Persian Empires of antiquity to the modern Islamic Republic. The second is a seminar that explores how climate change and environmental hazards have shaped modern Iran’s history.
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GU History Alum Soma Arens (C’24) Gains Firsthand Experience in Germany’s Parliament
Arens said his Georgetown education and his time interning on Capitol Hill as an undergrad helped him prepare for the IPS program. “The global mindset and intercultural awareness I was able to cultivate through my Georgetown education contributed immensely to making my experience in the IPS valuable,” Arens said.
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Alumni Perspectives: Ella Castanier (History Major, COL’24)
I believe the medical humanities are not solely an academic discipline, but a mechanism for achieving health justice. Pairing the medical humanities minor with a major in history allowed me to pursue education in medical history…learning from disciplines that are not traditionally included in historical training.
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Students Bridge Campuses, Cultures, and Communities with Hands-On Learning in India
Ten Georgetown University students from campuses in the United States and Qatar recently came together in India for an immersive research experience as part of the interdisciplinary course Indian Ocean Research Colloquium.
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Prof. Newfield Awarded €10 Million to Solve Enduring Mystery of the Black Death
It’s a riddle that Timothy Newfield, a historical epidemiologist and environmental historian in Georgetown’s College of Arts & Sciences, hopes to finally solve nearly 700 years later.
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One Student Historian’s Dedication to Preserving Memories of the Forgotten
Patrick Grey (G’29) never saw the field of history as a potential career path until he discovered his passion for teaching and storytelling during an oral history project in college. “Once I gained experience from talking to people, getting to know their stories and how they view historical events, I knew history was a force for good,” said Grey.
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Rethinking Research: Latin America Through The Eyes of a Brazilian Specialist and Argentinian Historian
During Hispanic Heritage Month, as we celebrate accomplishments by Latinx and Hispanic individuals, it is also important to recognize the ongoing research efforts on countries in Latin America. Meet two doctoral students conducting research on the history of local and international migration and regional agriculture and its wider effects in Latin America.
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The Hoya: Biology, History Professor Awarded $100K Magis Prize to Study Origins of Smallpox
Awardee Timothy Newfield, an associate professor in the biology and history departments, will investigate the origins of smallpox by tracing its historical and epidemiological roots.
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Prof. Adam Rothman in The Hoya: Pursue Accountability and Justice
This year, Georgetown University added a new element to the core curriculum called “Pathways to Social Justice” (PSJ). This curriculum introduces students to the idea of justice that runs through Georgetown’s values, from community in diversity to faith that does justice.
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In “Facing Georgetown’s History,” Student Artists Reflect on the GU272
Starting April 8, Lauinger Library will host an exhibition on its Fourth Floor Community Gallery reflecting on Georgetown University’s role in the injustice of slavery and the legacies of enslavement and segregation in our nation. “Facing Georgetown’s History Through Art” will showcase multifaceted artwork from the capstone projects of students in Prof. Adam Rothman’s History 099: Facing Georgetown’s History course from 2021 to 2023.
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