History

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History Department Events

The History Department hosts multiple events throughout the school year. Events include gatherings to welcome students, parties to celebrate student and faculty accomplishments, the Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society Initiation Ceremony, scholarly conferences, panel presentations, colloquiums, off-campus excursions, and more.


9th Annual WIU Department of History Women's History Month Panel

Wednesday, March 20 2024, 4-5 p.m., Malpass Library Garden Lounge

Please join us for a panel presentation and discussion "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Global Historical Perspectives" with Dr. Ute Chamberlin, Dr. Peter Cole, Dr. Febe Pamonag, and Dr. Betsy Perabo.

The event is co-sponsored by WIU Department of History, Department of Race, Religion, Gender, and Multidisciplinary Studies, and WIU Libraries.

Download the event poster (pdf).