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)
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)
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-113
Watch a legendary film about the famous general! 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!
(Cancelled)
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!