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 Nick Kapur (nick.kapur@rutgers.edu) to be added to the mailing list!
Spring 2023 HISTORY CLUB EVENTS:
February 2, 2023 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #1
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Answer trivia questions! Eat free food! Win prizes!
February 15, 2023 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
CV/Resume Workshop with Professor Woloson
Location: ATG-318
Bring a copy of your CV/resume to receive tips and feedback! Free food!
March 2, 2023 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Talk by Professor Emily Marker “Archiving as Autobiography: A Survivor’s Attempt to Make Sense of His Wartime Experience in France”
Location: ATG-428
Learn more about Professor Marker’s new research! Free food!
March 10, 2023 (Friday), 1:30 to 4:30 p.m
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey with Battleship Archivist Alaina Noland
Location: Meet at the front door of the History Department (429 Cooper St.) at 1:00 p.m. to walk over, or meet directly at the battleship at 1:30
RSVP required. RSVP to Prof. Nick Kapur (nick.kapur@rutgers.edu)
March 22, 2023 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #2
Location: ATG-318
Answer trivia questions! Eat free food! Win prizes!
April 5, 2023 (Wednesday), 12:30 -1:50 p.m.
Talk on General George S. Patton by Dr. Kelly Morningstar (Georgetown University, via Zoom)
Location: ATG-123
Learn about the life of General Patton from a former tank commander!
April 5, 2023 (Wednesday), 5:30 – 8:30 p.m
Film Screening: Patton
Location: ATG-123
Free food!
April 13, 2023 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m
Fall History Courses “Pitch Meeting”
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Learn more about Fall history courses from the professors who teach them! Free food!
April 26, 2023 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #3
Location: ATG-318
Answer trivia questions! Eat free food! Win prizes!
Fall 2022 HISTORY CLUB EVENTS:
September 22, 2022 (Tuesday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
History Club Kickoff and History Department Welcome Reception
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food
October 5, 2022 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #1
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food! Win prizes!
October 14, 2022 (Friday), time TBA
Field Trip to Peter Mott House
RSVP required. RSVP to Prof. Nick Kapur (nick.kapur@rutgers.edu)
October 20, 2022 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
“From the Indian Ocean to Europe and Back: New Perspectives on the History of Germany” with Professor Indravati Félicité
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food!
November 10, 2022 (Thursday), 12:45-1:45 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #2
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food! Win prizes!
November 16, 2022 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
“Money & Finance Toolbox” with Professor Nick Kapur
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food!
November 30, 2022 (Wednesday), 11:20 a.m-12:20 p.m.
History Club Quizzo #3
Location: First floor seminar room, 429 Cooper Street (the History Dept.)
Free food! Win prizes!