Summer 2018 Edition
A Word from the Chair In May 2018, Sean Quinlan, chair of the History Department, moved downstairs into the position of dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. I will be trying to fill his shoes until he returns. The position of interim chair of the Department of History brings with it great challenges, but also great joys. This short note, introducing this year’s edition of “The Primary Source,” is certainly among the latter. The Primary Source allows me to share some of the great things happening in the department. For instance, a number of faculty in the Department of History have received Fulbright Grants, one of the most prestigious awards given by the U.S. government. You can read more about the Fulbright, and specifically Dale Graden’s experience with the program, in Noah Elia’s article on the next page. While research grants help a particular person, endowments fund the future of both faculty and students for generations. The Coppage Family recently created an endowment that will be used to underwrite not only a special scholarship but also expand our programs. A deep thank you to the Coppages for their support of the Department of History and the University of Idaho. The Primary Source also provides us with the opportunity to introduce people whose experiences epitomize our mission of creating an enriched student experience. In this issue, you will read about undergraduate students, graduate students, alumni and friends who all have added to this experience over the past year. I hope you enjoy this issue. Please send any news or information that we can pass on to our readers, students and alumni in future editions to history@uidaho.edu. As Professor Quinlan invariably comments – we look forward to hearing from you. Ellen Kittell Professor and Interim Chair Department of History
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The Fulbright Impact – A look at how the Fulbright Award has shaped Professor Dale Graden’s academic career
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The Coppage Endowment - An estate gift from Richard P. Coppage has lasting impact on the department
Renowned Author Visits Department – Matthew Clavin from the University of Houston visits U of I history students
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“Darkest Hour” – Undergraduate Ty Unruh reviews the 2017 war drama featuring Winston Churchill
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2018 Hackmann Award – Senior Chloe O’Neill is recognized with annual award
Graduate Student Spotlight– Ph.D. student Nathan Allison studies public space in port cities of the Atlantic
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Undergraduate Spotlight – Meet four of the History department’s undergraduate students
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Alumni Update – Catch up with Robert McQuade ’08 and read how he continues to use his history degree in his legal career Support History Students – Make a taxdeductible philanthropic gift supporting the Department of History and its students
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