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Nicole Font ’20 Accepted to NYU Graduate Program

The History Department wishes a hearty congratulations to Nicole Font, Class of 2020, for her acceptance into New York University’s Archives and Public History graduate program. Nicole will matriculate at NYU in the fall.Nicole is a Philosophy, History, and Psychology triple major, and a member of the Honors Program. She serves as the President of […]

Gineen Abuali ’21 inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu

Gineen Abuali ’21, was recently inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society. Alpha Sigma Nu recognizes students in the top 15 percent of their class and who excel in scholarship, loyalty and service, and promote Ignatian values for life. Gineen is a History and Political Science double major and a member of the […]

Digital Humanities courses added for fall 2020

The History Department is offering two new electives based in the Digital Humanities. The first, HS-440 Special Topics in Public History, is being offered for registration now for fall 2020. If you are interested and have completed your History core requirements, be sure to register using Student Planning! HS-440 Special Topics in Public History Between […]

Do you enjoy museums and/or documentary films? Now open for fall 2020 registration! HS-440 Special Topics in Public History, Wednesday at 1-4pm, with Dr. Johnson. Learn film-making, archival research, oral history and interview skills. Use new video and audio recording equipment and editing software. Create a documentary film exploring the Civil Rights history of Saint Peter's University and Jersey City's African American community. Plus there are paid internship opportunities! Internship opportunities and courses are open to all students. For more information contact jjohnson5@saintpeters.edu. And coming soon for spring 2021, HS-371 Making Documentary Films with Dr. DeGruccio. Funding for these courses is provided by The COuncil of Independent Colleges.

All History Department events temporarily postponed

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, and in accordance with Governor Murphy’s declaration of a state of emergency and related decisions, the Saint Peter’s University campus is temporarily closed. All university classes and everyday operational functioning will be taking place virtually. With respect for the health of our students, employees, and their families, the […]