The History Department is searching for a new Chairperson, Click here to see the ad.
The History-Social Sciences Education Program Recognition Ceremony was held on May 8, 2009. Click here for more information, photos and award winners
With thirty faculty members and about 600 full-time undergraduate and graduate students, the Illinois State University History department is one of the largest in the state. We offer over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses, which range in time from ancient history to the present, in area from North America and Europe to Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, and Latin America, and in scope from politics, economics and religion to diplomatic, cultural, social, intellectual, and military history.
Darrel Sutter graduated from ISNU in 1960 and then taught social sciences at Roanoke-Benson High School until 1995. After that he taught sociology at Lincoln College until 2005. During his four years at Illinois State University, Darrel had to work many hours every week and keep up with his studies. His hope is that this scholarship will make it a little easier for the recipient. This award will go to a full time student who has earned 60 credit hours, is a History/Social Sciences Education Major who has a demonstrated financial need. Click here for photos from the signing.
Click here for photos and an account of Prof. Walk exploring the Arctic circle.
Fred Walk was one of six educators nationwide invited to join a group of naturalists and photographers on an expedition to Arctic Svalbard (Norway) aboard the MS National Geographic Explorer from July 31 to August 10. While exploring the Arctic circle under the midnight sun, Fred and his colleagues will be responsible for devising teaching strategies and curriculum materials related to the region's biodiversity, geography, history, etc.
Click here and listen to our department advisors; Dr. Ron Gifford, Dr. Dan Stump, and Professor Fred Walk answer this frequently asked question.
Bone Lecturer - November 10, 2009. Professor Ilan Pappe'. Click here for more information.
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