Please note that the History Writing Lab will not be open during Finals Week (12/11/2023-12/14/2023). The writing lab will close for the semester after 12/8/2023 and will reopen in the Spring semester. To find help with your writing assignments, please consult the History Writing Resources page for alternatives such as the Lumberjacks Writing Center. Good luck on all your finals and enjoy your winter!
News
November 16th: Strength From Waters
Strength from the Waters with Historian James Mestaz
Join Dr. James Mestaz as he discusses his book, Strength from the Waters: A History of Indigenous Mobilization in Northwest Mexico, a gripping narration of Northwest Mexico’s Indigenous Community and their fight for water rights. Discover the Mayo people’s relentless struggle against water appropriation and witness their enduring survival and indigenous perseverance.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (UMT)
705 S Beaver St
November 8th: History in the Headlines
The Education Revolution in Arizona
A discussion with Dr. Jon Hale, historian of education and Associate Professor Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Curriculum & Instruction at University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
His latest book, the Choice We Face, details the history of school choice in the US, from its birth in the 1950s as the most effective weapon to oppose integration, to its lasting impact in reshaping the public education system today.
While many Americans see school choice as normal, we don’t often connect… Read more
9/12: Law School – What to Know Before Applying!
DATE: 9/12/2023
TIME: 6 PM
BUILDING: Social and Behavioral Sciences (Castro)
ROOM: 111
VIRTUAL PLATFORM: Zoom
PASSCODE: PreLaw23
Learn About :
- Self Reflection/Investigation of the Legal Field
- Status of the LSAT; LSAT Prep/LSAC/CAS
- Finding the Right Fit
- Law School Classes/Teaching Methods
- Job Prospects/Career Paths
For further information contact Andrew.dzeguze@nau.edu
9/14: History in the Headlines Event!
For more information, including directions to the event venue, please visit the NAU Events Page.
TIME: 5:30 PM (UMT)
Dr. Garcia’s talk will address the relationship between climate… Read more
History Department Summer Hours (2023)
This summer, the History Department office will be open on Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The department office will be CLOSED on the following days:
- Every Friday, May 19-August 11
- May 29, Memorial Day
- June 19, Juneteenth
- July 4, Independence Day
Regular operating hours will resume August 14, 2023. Enjoy your summer!
Please see the interactive NAU campus map for directions to our office.