Prof. Payaslian Publishes Two Papers on Armenians in Syria by Haigazian University Press
Professor Simon Payaslian published two papers in Armenians of Syria: Proceedings of the Conference (May 24–27, 2015), ed. Antranik Dakessian (Haigazian University Armenian Diaspora Research Center: Haigazian University Press, 2018). Payaslian’s first paper, entitled “The Legacy of the Armenian Community in Syria: A Century of Diasporic Existence, 1915-2015” (pp. 21–45), was the keynote address he […]
Phillip Haberkern Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Phillip Haberkern has been promoted to rank of Associate Professor of History with tenure. As highlighted in BU Today, Professor Haberkern is one of 26 faculty who have been promoted to Associate Professor this year.
Prof. Heywood Leads UNCF/Mellon Faculty Seminar, Announces French Translation of Book
Professor of History and African American Studies Linda Heywood will lead the 2018 UNCF/Mellon Programs International Faculty Seminar in Portugal and Spain from July 2nd to 12th. The seminar is on “The African Diaspora in the Spanish-Speaking and Lusophone Worlds” and will be attended by many prominent scholars, including BU Professor of History and African American […]
Prof. Payaslian Presents Paper at International Conference in Yerevan, Armenia
Professor Simon Payaslian presented a paper, entitled “An Outline of the Conceptualization of the Independence of the Fatherland as Presented in the American-Armenian Press (Late Nineteenth-Early Twentieth Century),” at the international conference dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia, 1918-1921. The conference was organized by the Division of Armenology and Social […]
Prof. Menegon Is Summer Visiting Scholar in Three Chinese Universities
Professor Eugenio Menegon (Chinese History) is spending a month in China (May 22-June 23) as an invited Visiting Scholar at the Beijing Foreign Studies University (Institute of European Studies), Sichuan Normal University (Department of History), and Shanghai University (Department of History). While in China, he is lecturing undergraduate and graduate students and giving public presentations about […]
Prof. Chernock Provides Context and Analysis for Royal Wedding
Leading up to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19th, Associate Professor of British History Arianne Chernock provided historical context and analysis of the British royal family to various news organizations. Professor Chernock wrote two op-eds for WBUR: “Why We Love Royal Women: It’s Not The Weddings Or The Babies. […]
Prof. Brooke Blower Wins 2018 Metcalf Cup and Prize for Excellence in Teaching
BU History’s Professor Brooke Blower is the 2018 recipient of Boston University’s highest award in teaching, the Metcalf Cup and Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Professor Blower was highlighted with an interview and profile of her teaching methods in BU Today. The article cites former students, who praised Blower’s ability to generate excitement among history majors and non-majors alike, […]
Prof. Menegon at Berkeley-Cambridge ‘Maritime Asia’ Workshop
Professor Eugenio Menegon is presenting on May 14th, 2018 a paper entitled “Foreign Agents at the Qing Court and Franco-British Maritime Rivalry: The French Mission to China in 1787” at the workshop “Maritime Asia: Securitization of the China Seas” , organized by the Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, […]
Prof. Chernock and PhD Student Patrick Browne Receive 2018 Gitner Teaching Awards
The History Department is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Undergraduate Teaching Prizes in History! The faculty recipient is Arianne Chernock, cited for her innovative work and her superior teaching record in undergraduate classes last year. The teaching fellow recipient is Patrick Browne, who is praised for his […]
Prof. Siegel’s New Book Hungry Nation: Food, Famine, and the Making of Modern India Out Today!
Professor Benjamin Siegel’s first book was released today, Wednesday, May 2nd. The book, Hungry Nation: Food, Famine, and the Making of Modern India (Cambridge University Press), is available to order from Amazon, Cambridge University Press, and other booksellers. The Cambridge University Press’ description of the book reads: This ambitious and engaging new account of independent India’s struggle to overcome […]