UB History

an old Puritan tombstone with a deaths head on the top and scrolls down the sides. in the center the carving reads "Here Lyes the Body of Mehetable Hayward, aged 34 yeras Died Nov " and then the rest of the carving is obscured by the grass.

Prof. Erik Seeman is out with another article! You can read "Religion in Boston’s 1721 Smallpox Epidemic: Disease and Devotion in Social Context" in Religion and American Culture in the Winter 2024 issue. It's another piece from his work in progress on the 1721 smallpox epidemic in Boston.

#skystorians #AHA

Professor Vardi looking serious listening to the celebration of her academic career at UB. Short hair, wearing a green sweater, with a finished picnic in front of her, the dark wood paneling of the Parkside Lodge in one of Buffalo's Olmsted Parks behind her.

Cover showing a scene of peasant life in early modern France with the title The Land and the Loom: Peasants and Profit in Northern France, 1680-1800, by Liana Vardi.

Cover image of "The Physiocrats and the World of the Enlightenment" by Liana Vardi, with image of a physiocrat from the early modern period sitting as his desk with papers, writing implements, books, and a pensive look on his face.

Commencement season brings endings and new beginnings. We recently celebrated the career of Professor Liana Vardi, researcher, teacher, former director of graduate studies, and advocate for faculty governance. Three AHR articles in her career as well as the books picture below. We shall miss her!

Serrano smiling, wearing a black top and pants with a grey sweater, standing next to her title slide on the screen, reading Beneath the Hammer and Sickle.

Undergraduate Honors student Fiona Serrano shared her work on women, revolution, and socialism in Russia and the Soviet Union. @reallyblxndes.bsky.social Advised by @kzubovich.bsky.social

Schoenhardt, wearing a plaid flannel shirt and smiling, standing by the home page for his StoryMaps site reading, Lungs of the City.

Undergraduate Honors student Hunter Schoenhardt presented his StoryMaps Honors project on the Olmsted Parks in Buffalo that also drew on his public history internship experience. Advised by @deodorantone.bsky.social

Vener ready to present his work wearing a dark suit and University at Buffalo knit cap with podium to his side and window in the background.

Master's student Aaron Vener presented his research on Jewish resilience and advocacy for civil rights in the twentieth century. Showing off the UB spirit, too! Advised by @sarahbelle721.bsky.social

Smiling Schneggenburger in red shirt and dark pants with the title slide of her presentation on Rose Mary Woods, "Empress of Access," to her right.

Master's student Olivia Schneggenburger shared her research on Rose Mary Woods in the Nixon administration illuminating the woman herself, gender, and White House politics. Advised by @cemberton.bsky.social

Rechichi, smiling in suit and tie, standing next to his title slide on the screen for his presentation on the pirate archive and his Omeka exhibition.

Master's student Michael Rechichi described his web site and project on fictional and historically-documented pirates that he has built using the Omeka platform. Advised by @profclaire.bsky.social

Chandler in blue jacket with light blue dress shirt at podium presenting with a slide on the screen to his right showing the video game set up an describing the war simulation in the games.

Master's student Clayton Chandler considered US memory of the Soviet war effort through the study of video games and player responses to their tasks and roles in the games. Advised by @genezubovich.bsky.social

Six smiling students from the Department of History lined up behind the "Congratulations Researchers" white frosted cake with balloons.

The Symposium for Historical Research took place this afternoon. Master's students and undergraduates presented their historical research and, yes, there was cake! Thanks to @parisnoire.bsky.social for organizing the event to hear and celebrate student work. @ubuffalo.bsky.social #UBuffalo
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Symposium program for Department of History research event. Navy blue background with 'PROGRAM' in large white text along the left side. The right side contains details: 'Symposium for Historical Research' at 532 Park Hall, May 8, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm. Schedule includes opening welcome (1:00-1:15pm), presentations by Master's and Undergraduate Honors students (1:15-2:30pm), and reception (2:30-3:00pm). Featured student presentations include research on Soviet war efforts in video games, pirate archives, Rose Mary Woods and Nixon, Jewish advocacy during Roosevelt administration, urban parks and public health, and women in revolutionary socialism

Our research symposium is this Thursday! Please join us to celebrate the hard work that our students have done this semester in their independent research projects. Hope to see you there!

a light skinned woman smiling at the camera in front of a blue screen. the screen reads "University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences." She is wearing a white flowing top and black pants.

Three light skinned people standing in front of a blue screen. The inner two people are woman and the outer two people are men. they are smiling at the camera.

Huge congratulations to Fiona Serrano, the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Senior for not one, not two, but THREE departments. Fiona was selected by the History, English, and Global Gender Studies departments. We're so proud of you, @reallyblxndes.bsky.social!

An update from Dr. Sarah Handley-Cousins on recognition for the work of Nursing Clio. Congratulations @sarahbelle721.bsky.social and @nursingclio.bsky.social !

End of semester means we are starting to see students' exciting projects come together in seminars and classes. Here's one based in book making.

Catching up on some of the semester's activities here in the Department of History at UB. Thanks @jakenewsome.bsky.social and @graceshaffer.bsky.social

Great to have you here!

Are you registered? Today's the deadline! We want to celebrate with you, seniors -- please join us! Reach out to Dr. Daum. with any questions.

Only a couple more days left to register! C'mon, you know you want to see your profs in their wizard robes. Register by Monday so we can celebrate you!

Join us for our annual History Research Symposium!

GSE student named Fulbright alumni ambassador 2023 Fulbright recipient Russel Bassarath's role is to share his experiences with other UB students and increase awareness of the program.

Congrats to History & Social Studies Ed student Russell Bassarath for being named to the Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Program! As one of only 20 ambassadors, Russell is increasing awareness about the Fulbright program & sharing his experiences with other UB Students. www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/storie...

a green and white logo for the New England Quarterly

a white man with black glasses and graying hair. he is wearing a checked red button down shirt.

Congratulations to Professor Erik Seeman for his latest article, "Precarity, Prosperity, and Boston's Death Economy in the 1721 Smallpox Epidemic," in New England Quarterly! This is the first piece of Dr. Seeman's work in progress, “Boston’s Pox of 1721: A People’s History.” shorturl.at/lBLS1

Join us for our annual History Research Symposium!

Seniors, register now! We want to celebrate with you! Registration link is in the email - reach out if you need it again!

Happening today! There's still time to register to join us in person or virtually for the 2nd annual Wozniak Lecture. Historian Valerie Hansen will speak on Asian sailors and global exchange on the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. Join us! Today from 4-5:30.

Flyer for History Department Scholarships at UB, with text announcing applications are due April 2nd, and an email contact for questions (adaum@buffalo.edu)

Details of multiple History Department scholarships at UB, including Bryan G. Argo Memorial Scholarship, Milton Plesur Scholarship, Department of History Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, UB History Internship and Study Abroad Scholarships, and Joyce J. and John D. Milligan and Family Scholarships, with brief eligibility descriptions

We want to give you scholarships!!! History majors, apply now! Questions? Email Prof Daum, DUS. Application is here: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/history/unde...

Flyer for History Department Scholarships at UB, with text announcing applications are due April 9th, and an email contact for questions (adaum@buffalo.edu)

Details of multiple History Department scholarships at UB, including Bryan G. Argo Memorial Scholarship, Milton Plesur Scholarship, Department of History Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, UB History Internship and Study Abroad Scholarships, and Joyce J. and John D. Milligan and Family Scholarships, with brief eligibility descriptions

NEW DEADLINE! Get those scholarship applications in, history majors!!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Wozniak Lecture! Yale historian Valerie Hansen will deliver an engaging talk on Asian sailors & global exchange along the Silk Road & maritime trade routes. Register here to attend in person or virtually on April 4 from 4-5:30 pm! ubcas.formstack.com/forms/woznia...

Flyer for History Department Scholarships at UB, with text announcing applications are due April 2nd, and an email contact for questions (adaum@buffalo.edu)

Details of multiple History Department scholarships at UB, including Bryan G. Argo Memorial Scholarship, Milton Plesur Scholarship, Department of History Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, UB History Internship and Study Abroad Scholarships, and Joyce J. and John D. Milligan and Family Scholarships, with brief eligibility descriptions

We want to give you scholarships!!! History majors, apply now! Questions? Email Prof Daum, DUS. Application is here: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/history/unde...

"Flyer for History Department Scholarships at UB, with text announcing applications are due April 2nd, and an email contact for questions (adaum@buffalo.edu)"

"Details of multiple History Department scholarships at UB, including Bryan G. Argo Memorial Scholarship, Milton Plesur Scholarship, Department of History Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, UB History Internship and Study Abroad Scholarships, and Joyce J. and John D. Milligan and Family Scholarships, with brief eligibility descriptions"

We want to give you scholarships!!! History majors, apply now! Questions? Email Prof Daum, DUS. Application is here: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/history/unde...

Join us for the 2nd Annual Wozniak Lecture! Yale historian Valerie Hansen will deliver an engaging talk on Asian sailors & global exchange along the Silk Road & maritime trade routes. Register here to attend in person or virtually on April 4 from 4-5:30 pm! ubcas.formstack.com/forms/woznia...