Department of History
News & Events
Posted August 22, 2011
President Selma Botman recently wrote an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald titled, USM's Greatest Asset is its Accomplished Faculty. In it, she recognizes Department of History & Political Science Professor Libby Bischof.
Posted June 3, 2011
History major Chriss Sutherland is among the newest recipients of a USM Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) grant. Sutherland's research project will focus on the growing Latino population in Maine, and more particularly in the town of Milbridge. In addition to gathering the oral histories of Latino immigrants, now numbering nearly 700 in Washington County, Sutherland will embark on a holistic study that comments on the ethnic diversity present in Maine.
Posted May 9, 2011
Dr. Libby Bischof's senior seminar class on World's Fairs traveled to New York City just before finals to view exhibits from various world's fairs. They are pictured in front of the Unisphere from the 1964 World's Fair in Corona Park in Queens. It was an AMAZING day!
History Internships: A Great Experience
Internships are a great way to help you apply knowledge learned in history courses while gaining the experience and skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Learn more about internships with the History Department.
Work-Study Opportunities
The Department of History & Political Science has work-study opportunities in our Portland and Gorham offices for students who have federal work-study funds. We're looking for reliable, conscientious students to provide office support. For more information, contact Laura Nadeau at History & Political Science at 780-4283/4284.
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