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From Ohio University News The Contemporary History Institute presents the 2022 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Technology and Freedom: A Brave New World,” on Feb. 24-25. The conference, a spring staple at Ohio University since the 1980s, returns after a one-year hiatus and will be hosted via Teams. “With our 2022 […]

From Ohio University News The Ohio University Contemporary History Institute hosts a virtual international symposium on “Berlin and the Cold War”—convened by Drs. Seth Givens and Ingo Trauschweizer—that brings together some of the leading diplomatic, military and political historians of the Cold War. In three panel discussions on Oct. 1 […]

The Contemporary History Institute at Ohio University hosts Drs. Alex Lovelace and Steven Casey discussing “Media and World War II” on Sept. 16 at noon via Teams. Join on Teams. Lovelace earned a B.A. from Messiah College in 2011, an M.A. from George Washington University in 2013, and a Ph.D. […]

C-SPAN’s The Presidency series airs a segment with Dr. Katherine Jellison on “Dolley Madison, Lucy Hayes & Betty Ford” on May 23 and 24. May 23, 2021 | 9 p.m. EDT | C-SPAN 3 May 24, 2021 | 1 a.m. EDT | C-SPAN 3 Jellison, Professor of History at Ohio […]

The National Archives Foundation hosts a virtual talk with Dr. Katherine Jellison discussing “Celebrated, Controversial, Reluctant, and Political: U.S. First Ladies” on Thursday, April 29, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register online for this free talk. Jellison is Professor of History at Ohio University. Her talk is part of the foundation’s First […]

Over the past year, mass protests have swept across Latin America. From Chile’s El Estadillo Social (the Social Outbreak) to Argentina’s Ni Una Menos (No One [Woman] Less), these massive social movements have challenged the political and legal establishment, leading to deep political and legal reforms. The Center for Law, […]

The Ohio University History Association hosts “Historical Themes in The Queen’s Gambit” from 6-7 p.m. on April 8 via Teams. After the panelists’ presentations, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the show and historical topics. The event is free, and open to all Ohio University […]