The Historian

On January 30 at 4pm in the Library Athenaeum Professor Fred Hagstrom, in a talk entitled "From Minidoka to Minnesota," will share his research and findings about Frank Shigemura's story, while discussing his artist's book Deeply Honored, which is currently on view in the exhibit The Colors of Confinement.

And on January 31, 4:30 pm Eric Muller, Dan K. Moore Distinguished Professor of Law in Jurisprudence and Ethics at University of North Carolina, and curator of the photography exhibit, will give a talk, with a reception to follow. (Sponsored by the Center for Global and Regional Studies)

When: Thursday, January ​11th, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Northfield's Chapati Indian Restaurant
Please RSVP to Nikki (nlambert@carleton.edu), if you haven't already done so (and thanks, if you have!)

Micki McElya of The University of Connecticut visited Carleton's American Studies and History departments on Tuesday January 23rd to deliver her talk on the history and politics of the Miss America Troupe tour of Vietnam.

Last Wednesday, January 10, was the opening for Professor Bill North's exhibit in the Perlman's Teaching Museum "Glimpses of Eternity: Icons in the Orthodox World". The opening reception included a moving performance from Capella Romana in the Kracum Performance Hall, and was catered with tasty Mediterranean treats from Bon Appétit.

George Vrtis' celebrated his new book Mining North America: An Environmental History since 1522 with a toast and lunch featuring a delicious and thematic cake by Bill North. The lunch was on Jan 11th, 2018 (12-1 pm).

Deadline: Friday, February 16, by 12:00 pm (noon) (sooner is also fine).
Where to submit your application: History Department Office, Leighton 210.

​Please also mark your calendars for our two presentations (with delicious refreshments) by last year's Mullin Fellowship recipients (Emily Marks and Josie Naron) Tuesday, Feb. 6, 5 pm, in Leighton 402. 
More information about the Mullin Fellowship (and past projects) can be found here: https://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/history/Awards/mullin/
Questions about the Mullin opportunity?
Please don't hesitate to contact Bill North (wnorth), Susannah Ottaway (sottaway), or Nikki Lamberty (nlambert).

Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 5:00 pm
Where: Online application submissions.

Columbia University's campus in Paris, France is now accepting applications for their M.A program in History and Literature (HiLi).

Job opportunities are available in the St. Paul office of MN Senator Tina Smith

Green Corps is a year-long paid fellowship that prepares recent college graduates for a career in environmental organizing by providing classroom training, hands-on experience running campaigns, and connections to jobs in the environmental & social change movement. Carleton Seniors are encouraged to apply by the February 2nd deadline.

Andrew Ladner, '07, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Google, Inc. invites you to apply for Summer-Fall 2018 Google Political Advertising Program Internships in Washington, DC!
Deadline: January 31, 2018, 11:59 pm PST.
See article.

Sources for financial help for student research & travel.

Columbia's M.A. program in European History, Politics, and Society
Fall 2018 applications deadline: March 16, 2018
More information: ma.europe.columbia.edu

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program at Columbia University in the city of New York is currently accepting applications for their M.A. program.

The deadline for Fall 2018 admission, 16 February 2018.

Environment America is looking for fellows to fill roles on their various campaign teams. They deal with issues related to global warming, clean water and conservation. The application deadline is January 31. Read on for more details!

The Gateway History Journal is accepting submissions of undergraduate papers until January 26th.

Now accepting undergraduate submissions.
Spring 2018 edition deadline: February 4, 2018, 12:00 pm CST
See guidelines, below.

Hemispheres, The Tufts Undergraduate Journal of International Affairs, one of the oldest undergraduate journals in the field, is now accepting submissions relating to this year’s theme of Dynamic Identities.