The Rutgers-Camden History Club is open to all members of the Rutgers-Camden community with an interest in history, including both graduate students and undergraduates, regardless of major or department affiliation. There are no requirements to join – all you have to do is show up!
If you are interested in participating in History Club events and activities, please email Professor Evan Jewel (ej281@camden.rutgers.edu) to be added to the mailing list!
Fall 2023 Events
September 21, 2023 (Thursday), 12:45 -1:45 p.m.
History Club Kickoff!
Meet other students interested in History! Pizza!
October 4, 2023 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #1
Answer trivia questions on all different topics. Win prizes!
October 27, 2023 (Friday)
Penn Museum Field Trip
With a special guided tour by Professor Brian Rose (UPenn)
October 31, 2023 (Tuesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #2 Halloween-themed!
Answer trivia questions on all different topics. Win prizes as a team!
Also: prizes for best dressed in “spooky historical” garb!
November 6, 2023 (Tuesday), 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., Fine Arts 110
Film Screening and Q&A
Rutgers-Camden will be hosting a film screening of the award-winning short film, ‘Il Moro’ (The Moor), which tells the story of Alessandro de’ Medici (1510-1537), the first Duke of Florence who was also the first Black European head of state. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Daphne Di Cinto.
November 17, 2023 (Friday), 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Historic Camden Walking Tour
Discover the hidden histories of your own backyard!
November 30, 2023 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #3
Answer trivia questions on all different topics. Win prizes!
December 6, 2023 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
Ancient Poisons: Where History & Science Meet!
A joint talk by Prof. Jewell (History) and Prof. Michelle Carlin (Chemistry – Forensic Science and Toxicology)
Previous History Club Events
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016