Welcome to 'History Gems'
... your gateway to celebrating the rich accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni. From groundbreaking research and historical publications to prestigious awards and impactful projects, stay informed about the latest developments and achievements in the field of history.
History Gems
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Where Writers Meet: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
December 15, 2024
Four CLA representatives are heading to the sold-out Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, thanks to a generous donor. A transformative experience awaits!
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October 29, 2024
Tyler Kirk explores memory in Russia's Far North after the Gulag in a Kennan Institute book talk on Oct 30. Register for the webinar link to attend.
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October 10, 2024
Join Yale's Paul Sabin for an insightful talk on environmental politics, climate change, and community participation. Zoom or in-person at GRUE 614E. Oct 16, 10:30 PM.
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AY23-24 Promotion and/or Tenure Recipients
September 13, 2024
Congratulations to our outstanding faculty members who earned promotions or tenure during AY 23-24! Your dedication and achievements inspire our entire community.
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Bridging Academia and Public Discourse with New Publications
August 24, 2024
Congrats to Neall Pogue, Assistant Professor of American History, for his recent publications: an overview in Politics and Rights Review and an article in Premier Christianity.
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2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year
May 01, 2024
Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year!
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February 15, 2024
Join us for the book launch and discussion with author Tyler Kirk on February 29, 2024.
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UAF's 2023 Legacy Lecture to feature author, historian Mary Ehrlander
May 26, 2023
The 黑料社app 2023 Legacy Lecture will honor author and professor emeritus Mary Ehrlander. The lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, in the BP Design Theater, Room 401 of the Usibelli Building.
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Al Jazeera asks UAF's Phil Wight about the Willow Decision
April 07, 2023
Phil Wight, Assistant Professor of History and Arctic & Northern Studies made a live national TV appearance when he spoke with Al Jazeera English about the Willow decision on Tuesday, March 22, 2023.
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Ancient moose antlers hint of early arrival
December 02, 2022
When a great deal of Earth's water was locked up within mountains of ice, our ancestors scampered across a dry corridor from what is today Siberia over to Alaska. Those adventurous souls may have been accompanied by another creature that needed wood -- the moose.
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Secrets of an ancient horse of the Yukon
August 12, 2022
In the lab of Yukon government paleontologists are the remains of saber-toothed cats, bears with boxy faces that stood 8 feet tall, woolly mammoths and sloths the size of gorillas. Of all these time-hardened riches of the past, Elizabeth Hall has a cherished piece -- the fragment of a horse's foreleg that fits in the palm of her hand.