Department of History - College of Charleston

I chat with Shannon Eaves (Department of History - College of Charleston) about her new book _Sexual Violence and American Slavery_ published by University of North Carolina Press Eaves explores the darkest side of slavery in the United States and how enslavers took advantage of female slaves
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexual-violence-and-american-slavery-the-making/id1729723969?i=1000668269870
https://open.spotify.com/episode/50XVBV9WxcJWPpTaY2Jaqc?si=sp3GJbWOTTCi6xJfy4IcEQ

Professor emeritus George Hopkins has a great article about Labor Day in this week's Charleston City Paper. Check it out!

The significance of Labor Day 2024 - Charleston City Paper September 2 is Labor Day, the day when our nation honors the working women and men who build this country and make it prosperous.

Don't miss our Welcome Back event on Sept. 5th! Drop by MYBK 201 for popsicles, ice cream bars, & pleasant conversation with History professors. ☺️ Sign up for History Club, learn about becoming a History major/minor, and more!

History major Dominic Ciccarelli attended the 2024 Summer Olympics! Read all about his Parisian adventures in our latest blog post:

https://blogs.charleston.edu/history/2024/08/19/history-major-attends-the-olympic-games/

Congrats to Dr. Steere-Williams on his new article in The Conversation!

Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and diarrhoea For a country once renowned for its pioneering sanitation projects, why does Britain find it so hard to keep its water clean and free from infection?

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: The application period for the Spring 2025 session of the White House Internship Program is now open. The session will begin in January 2025 & this is a paid opportunity

WHIP is a public service leadership and development program that provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable skills in public service.

DEADLINE to apply is July 26, 2024. Details here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/internships/white-house-internship-program/apply/

Students: Apply now for the 's Summer 2025 Internship Award. DEADLINE: Aug. 1, 2024.
Application: https://cofc.sharepoint.com/sites/hub-careercenter/SitePages/Career-Center-Internship-Award.aspx

🎞️🍿Free movie at the Terrace Theater on Wednesday, 6/5, at 7pm! This free screening of “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is sponsored by The Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston . The Civility Initiative promotes dialogue across differences and healthy disagreement. 💬 Michael Lee, director of the Civility Initiative, will introduce and lead a brief discussion after the film. Space is limited to the first 160 people.
College of Charleston Department of Communication

“Mildred Hayes, a hard-nosed mother is seeking justice for her murdered daughter. With no arrests after seven months, Mildred puts up three roadside signs to goad Ebbing police chief into action. But the law - and especially Sam Rockwell's hot-headed deputy - don't take kindly to the provocation. And the townsfolk are on their side. But Mildred doesn't care about ruffling a few feathers. In fact, she's happy to pluck the whole bird.”

Congratulations, Haley & Francesca!

Congratulations to our 2024 Department of History Award winners! Check out our latest blog for all the details:

https://blogs.cofc.edu/history/2024/04/30/congratulations-to-our-2024-history-dept-award-winners/

Congratulations to Dr. Steere-Williams for winning College of Charleston's Distinguished Research Award!
Check out this nice write up in The College Today:

College of Charleston Distinguished Faculty Awards Announced Seven College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 24, 2024.

Congratulations to History majors Bianca Hernandez-Villanueva & Francesca Gibson, who were among those presenting their excellent research at EXPO 2024 yesterday! Francesca presented several posters, and took home 2nd place for her work, "Data Judgment in the Tragic Launch of the Challenger." 🎉🎉

History students are representing us proudly at today's EXPO!

Looking for a great Summer course? Check out Dr. Slater's History of American Women!
More info: https://history.cofc.edu/acad-info/summer-2024-course-offerings.php

Coming up MONDAY, 4/15: Join the History Club for their final mtg of the semester. There will be sweet treats & new officers will be elected. This is a great chance for students with an interest in history to get involved. NOTE: You do not have to be a history major or minor to join. Come check it out!

will host Zahra Hankir on FRIDAY, April 12th at 12:00 in ECTR 118.

Zahra's talk, "Decentering the Western Gaze: A Postcolonial Rethinking of Narrative," will explore the importance of elevating and celebrating communities of color across the Global South through the lens of her latest book, "Eyeliner: a Cultural History."

ABOUT ZAHRA:
Zahra is a journalist based in New York City who has been published in Time Magzine, CNN, and BBC News to name a few. She is a graduate of the American University of Beirut, the University of Manchester, and the Columbia School of Journalism. Zahra is also the editor of the best-selling book “Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World”, and the author of “Eyeliner: A Cultural History."

Nice article on Dr. Steere-Williams' new book with Dr. Scott of International Studies at CofC. Congratulations! https://today.charleston.edu/2024/03/22/cofc-faculty-co-edit-collection-of-essays-fs/?fbclid=IwAR2vugG_PejpVLhuYjhmvSNjcnIGBA4GG6qT2dOZx2ZNRpqbpfjHvhGgCqc_aem_Af0KYO-ufDOpEhQOnHEOS3NyHFL9hqMVYG9-17EPfFVBhep69_stuN8iPHv1mxos0Szvm9sqe_Ktjv1esT-XMMgC

Coming up April 11th!

Come join us! This event is free and open to the public.

Happening today, don't miss it!

Faculty Book Celebration with Dr. Shannon Eaves!

Join the African American Studies Program and the Department of History - College of Charleston in celebrating the publication of Sexual Violence and American Slavery: the Making of a R**e Culture in the Antebellum South.

Monday, April 1, 5 pm
Avery Research Center
125 Bull Street
Charleston, SC 29401

CofC Women's and Gender Studies

Join us in continuing to celebrate the legacy of Septima P. Clark through the works of our College of Charleston students.

Come join us! This event is free and open to the public.

The Department of History - College of Charleston is proud to host this book talk event WEDNESDAY, March 27 at 4:00 in Addlestone 227.

Visiting assistant professor Sean Griffin will discuss his book The Root and the Branch: Working-Class Reform and Antislavery, 1790-1860. Don't miss it!

Wednesday, March 27 at 5pm in ECTR 118: Don't miss this film screening of "Between Neighborhoods" and Q&A with historian and filmmaker Seth Fein, of Seven Local Film. Co-sponsored by LACS, History, Hispanic Studies, Film Studies, and the Honors College.

Faculty Book Celebration with Dr. Shannon Eaves!

Join African American Studies at CofC and the Department of History - College of Charleston in celebrating the publication of Sexual Violence and American Slavery: the Making of a R**e Culture in the Antebellum South.

Monday, April 1st, 5 pm
Avery Research Center
125 Bull Street
Charleston, SC 29401

CofC Women's and Gender Studies

Sabbatical talk: Wednesday, March 20th at 4:00, MYBK 224.