Loyola University Chicago
Department of History
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Alumni Spotlight - Undergrad
Ryan Booth
Ryan Booth received his Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University in History and Philosophy in 2001.
Department Accomplishments
Department Accomplishments
Loyola History faculty, graduate students and undergraduates are active both in and out of the classroom, publishing papers and books, presenting at conferences, developing web projects, and working in the field. Learn more about history department members are up to!
News
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Loyola University Awarded Erasmus Grant
Loyola University was awarded a competitive European Union grant which funds exchange opportunities for faculty and students. This month, Loyola is honored to welcome Dr. Janusz Smolucha from the Akademia Ignatianum in Krakow. Dr. Smolucha will be giving three lectures during the week of September 23rd. Read more about Dr. Smolucha's lectures and the Erasmus Program.
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EVENT
Welcome Back Night for History Majors
All history majors are invited to attend a welcome back info session on September 11 at 4 PM in Crown Center 528. Learn more about the program, what requirements are needed to graduate, what you can do with a history degree post graduation, and ask any other questions you may have about the program.
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CANCELLED - Fall 2019 Midnight Bike Ride
Due to inclement weather, the Midnight Bike Ride scheduled for September 12th, 2019 has been cancelled. For 30 years students, faculty, and friends have pedaled through Chicago's past with Dr. Timothy Gilfoyle. Learn more about Dr. Gilfoyle's Midnight Bike Ride and check out highlights from previous years. The next Midnight Bike Ride is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2020!
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SPOTLIGHT
Faculty Members Attend International Medieval Congress
Two faculty members attended the 2019 International Medieval Congress held at the University of Leeds.
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Loyola at the Spirit-Writing in Chinese History Conference
Dr. Elena Valussi traveled to Erlangen, Germany in June for the Spirit-Writing in Chinese History Conference. Learn more about Dr. Valussi's trip and her research on this religious practice.
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2018-2019 History Department Highlights
It's been a busy year in the History Department! Check out our roundup of accomplishments by students and faculty.
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SPOTLIGHT
American History/Public History Graduate Students Found Public History Consulting Business
American History/Public History PhD alumna, Dr. Rachel Boyle and current PhD candidate, Hope Shannon have operated Omnia History, a public history consulting business, since 2017. Learn more about Omnia History and some of their projects.
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History and Women's and Gender Studies 2019 Grad Reflects on Her Time at Loyola and How it Helped Her Succeed.
Cristina Nunez offers her advice to upcoming grads as she prepares to leave Loyola University for her next journey: teaching preschool with Teach for America. Read more about Cristina, her time at Loyola, and her upcoming plans on her College of Arts and Sciences Profile.
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Dr. Santamaria on US-Mexico Security Taskforce
Since January 2018, History Department Professor Dr. Gema Santamaria has been a member of a taskforce aimed at improving dialogue between Mexico and the United States regarding security matters. The initiative brings together scholars, experts, and former policy-makers from both Mexico and the United States. "I believe this type of initiative provides a unique opportunity to bring scholarly debates into policy discussions and decision-making processes," says Santamaria. The whitepaper that resulted from this Taskforce provides a roadmap to both U.S. and Mexican officials.
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Preview the Film: Mister Kelly's Chicago
Check out this preview of the in-progress documentary on Mister Kelly's, the preeminent Chicago night club from the 1950s-1970s. To date, three generations of Loyola Oral History graduate students have participated in compiling interviews for the Happy Medium Ventures project on this Chicago hot spot. Additionally, two Loyola grads have been hired as project organizers for the project, including the current organizer Adam Carston.
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