Flashback Faculty Friday: David McComb
Professor Emeritus David McComb from the Department of History pens a letter to the Clark Building, reflecting on the years since they both arrived on campus in 1969.
Tag: "Department of History"
Student history projects connect the past and the present — in local bathrooms
A public history course project is connecting Fort Collins’ past and present — all within the stalls of public restrooms.
Why are there seven days in a week?
The Babylonians were astute observers and interpreters of the heavens, and it is largely thanks to them that our weeks are seven days long.
From hashtags to historical context: examining the social movements of the 21st century
Assistant Professor of English Ricki Ginsburg and Assistant Professor of History Jessica Jackson combined their disciplines and teaching approach in an interdisciplinary course offered this fall, LB393: #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, #DACAmented, #Pride.
Trump's border wall threatens an Arizona oasis with a long, diverse history
While the waters of Quitobaquito have attracted a wide array of peoples for more than 10,000 years, each wave of newcomers tends to erase the evidence of those who came before them.
Faith made Harriet Tubman fearless as she rescued slaves
Harriet Tubman worked as a slave, spy and eventually as an abolitionist. Her belief in God helped Tubman remain fearless, even when she came face to face with many challenges.
Community invited to Dec. 7 event for exhibition on the history of brewing in Fort Collins
The Fort Collins community is invited to engage in an interactive experience with brewing enthusiasts and CSU graduate students at "History Harvest," being held from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7 at the Global Village Museum.
Alumna and Deerfield Fellow Natalie Cozart introduces the unparalleled opportunities and knowledge a history degree provides
Holding an authentic letter written by the infamous Alexander Hamilton, standing in the hallowed halls of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, and sleeping under the roof of a traditional federal-style house. These are just a few of the cool things history alumna Natalie Cozart experienced in the Deerfield Fellowship Program.
CSU faculty writing history of the modern U.S. Forest Service
Two Colorado State University faculty members have received a four-year, $200,000 grant to write an updated history of the U.S. Forest Service.