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Paul Helmreich, professor of history and college historian, emeritus, dies at age 87

History

Paul Helmreich, Wheaton professor of history and college historian, emeritus, died on June 10 in Providence, R.I., at the age of 87.

Race & Racism: Building an Anti-racist Society

African, African American, Diaspora Studies
Anthropology
Economics
History
Political Science
Provost
Psychology
Sociology
Student Affairs
Women's and Gender Studies

Starting this fall, a new interdisciplinary course will be open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to practice effective anti-racism.

Bravo, Laura Villeneuve!

Education
French Studies
History

Congratulations to French Studies major and new member of Phi Beta Kappa, Laura Villeneuve ’20.

Calling all lovers of texts and tech

Campus Life
Computer Science
English
Film & New Media Studies
Greek, Latin and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Teaching with Technology
Technology

Calling all lovers of texts and tech: WED, Nov. 15, 3:30 pm (csLab, SC 1315)

Welcome to Shenglan Li

History

The History Department would like to welcome its newest member, Shenglan Li. Prof. Li received her Ph.D from Binghamton University in 2017. She will teach…

Prof. Cathcart to speak at Honors Convocation

History

Prof. Cathcart will give the address at Honors Convocation on Thursday, 4 May, at 5 p.m. in the Cole Memorial Chapel. Her talk is titled: “What…

Justin Doty ’17 publishes book

History

History Major Justin Doty ‘17 recently had his book The American Presidency for Beginners published through For Beginners.

History Club Special Event

History

The History and Education Clubs are bringing a Pilgrim interpreter from Plimoth Plantation to discuss life on Plimoth Plantation. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, 13 April,…

Dana Polanichka receives tenure

History

On 12 December, the Tenure Committee enthusiastically granted tenure to Prof. Polanichka. Please join us in congratulating her!