Category Archives: b.a. program

Habits of Mind

Paul Harvey I have just completed another Senior Thesis course with a group of 16 very game and able students who produced some wonderful works of history based on original research. Sometimes other department heads and people at other institutions … Continue reading

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Bombs, Bullets, and Brotherhood: new course on the History of American Labor for Fall 2014

NEW COURSE OFFERING: HIST 3000-006: Bombs, Bullets, and Brotherhood: The History of American Labor What does Labor Day mean to you–backyard barbecues and a day off from work?  How has the nature and meaning of work changed over time? What was … Continue reading

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HIST 1000 — USEFUL FOR ALL PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE HISTORY MAJORS !!!

HISTORY 1000 — TAUGHT BY MR. CHRIS BAIRN, FALL 2013: Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to writing?  Did you used to love to write, but assignments and grades made you dread facing the blinking cursor on the … Continue reading

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Reacting to the Past: UCCS – PPCC Collaboration

Below is an article recently published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, detailing the exciting  and major grant for a collaborative project between UCCS and PPCC’s History Departments. Recently Roger Martinez of UCCS History and Glenn Rolfhing (M.A. UCCS, now Faculty … Continue reading

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History Department Award Winners, 2012-13 School Year

Here is a list of our student award winners for the 2012-13 school year. Congratulations to all for their accomplishments. They were recognized at our awards ceremony on Monday, April 22. UCCS HISTORY DEPARTMENT AWARDS CEREMONY, APRIL 22, 2013 OUTSTANDING … Continue reading

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Spring 2013 Semester

Welcome to the Spring 2013 semester! I hope you will take this opportunity to visit the departmental website, where you will find not only the usual sorts of information about the major, the faculty, etc., but all sorts of useful … Continue reading

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History 4800, Theory and Methods of History: Recommended for Juniors and Seniors!

Thinking about Senior Thesis-History-4990?  Wish there was a way to make the most important writing project of your Undergraduate careerless daunting and more Manageable? History-4800 *Hist-4800 is offered Tuesday 10:50AM – 1:30PM, fall semester 2012* is just what you need … Continue reading

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Welcome Back!

Paul Harvey Welcome back to the 2012-13 school year! All of you who are history majors at UCCS will be getting a “welcome” letter from me (Paul Harvey, Chair of the History Department), but I wanted to supplement that letter … Continue reading

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Excellence in UCCS History Students: 2011-2012 Student Award Winners in the History Department

We will see History students, friends and families at our annual Student Awards celebration Tuesday, May 1, 3:30 – 5:00, in UC 303. We’ll be celebrating all student achievement through the year, including especially the following notable recognitions! Come at … Continue reading

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1st Annual History Colloquium

1st ANNUAL HISTORY COLLOQUIUM MARCH 23, 2012, AT THE HELLER CENTER The History Department is hosting an event in which current students, graduate and undergrate, and alumni will present current research in advance of their participation in the South West Historical … Continue reading

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