By Margaret Dickinson ’17 Summer research is one of the main reasons I decided to come to Hope way back when I was a senior in high school. The opportunity to work within my field of interest seemed like the perfect way for me to determine if I could see myself doing that work for …
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Why I Study What I Study
Welcome, New History Professor, Wayne Tan! By Professor Wayne Tan Here I am sitting in the comfort of my office, the newest faculty member in the awesome History Department! As I’m writing this blog post, I can’t help but reflect on the one thing that I sometimes take for granted: my journey to work. I …
Student Feature: Colin O’Connor
By Colin O’Connor I came to Hope College to study history. As a freshman, I took a survey course in ancient history and learned how to write a paper as a history student in the history workshop. When I was signing up for my sophomore fall classes, I had the chance to take a course …
Alumni Feature: Jeff Harrison
By Jeff Harrison I entered Hope College in 2008 and graduated in 2012. I enrolled in a Civil War course taught by Professor Fred Johnson my first semester, loved the discussions I had with my peers in that class, and knew I wanted to major in history from there on out. As a side note, …
What Does a Professor Do During the Long Summer Months?
By Dr. Gloria Tseng, History Department “Are you on vacation now?” my friendly neighbors often ask during the summer months. True, the academic year ends when I send in the final grades for my classes in May. Then I enter my gardening phase, which is late spring and early summer, when I’m hopeful for the new …
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Student Feature: Joshua Kam
By Josh Kam Every college freshman has a Dreaded Question. The sort of thing your roommate’s mom asks almost before you’ve shaken hands, that the Michigan-friendly cashiers on 8th Street will ask to start conversation. “What’s your major?” “But whatcha gonna do with a major like that?” “Are you dating?” “Like, I know you’re not …
Collaborative Research
By Lauren Janes This summer I had the joy of leading a team of students in collaborative research to help launch my next book project, The Modern History of Global Food. The book will feature a series of case studies exploring how we can better understand important world historical themes by analyzing foods that moved …
Welcome, First-Year Students!
Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for! Our 2016-2017 first-year students move in. We’re so excited for a brand new school year and lots of fun changes! This year we’re pleased to welcome a new Office Manager, Raquel Niles. She’ll be hitting the ground running, so please excuse an interruption or two to our regularly …
Student Feature: Cullen Smith
By Cullen Smith, ’17 I believe that looking into the past gives the observer a chance to understand what was then little understood. This summer, with the help of the Mellon Scholars and the History Department (and with my advisor Dr. Natalie Dykstra from the English Department), I had the opportunity to look at Expo …
Alumni Feature: Lou Canfield
By Lou Canfield I graduated from Hope College with a double major in History and Political Science in 2001 and have worked for the City of Grand Rapids since 2006. I manage the Design & Development Department, which is responsible for planning and zoning, development review, permits and inspections. My work responsibilities are wide ranging including finance and budgeting, …