In addition to the many history lectures, seminars, and workshops listed on the Berkeley Events Calendar, the Department of History hosts the following events catered to students, faculty, and alumni.
History Colloquia | Fall & Spring Semesters 2022-23
The Department of History hosts two to three colloquia each fall and spring semester featuring recent work by faculty members, emeriti, or doctoral candidates. All affiliates of the Department are welcome to attend. For more information, view the internal events calendar or email history@berkeley.edu.
Oct 27, 2022 3:30-5pm @ 3335 Dwinelle| William Kirby
Nov 9, 2022 4-6pm @ 3335 Dwinelle Hall| Waldo Martin
"A Dream Deferred”: The Southern Negro Youth Congress, The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, And The Politics Of Historical Memory
Feb 8, 2023 12-2pm @ 3335 Dwinelle Hall| Maureen Miller
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12-2pm @ 3335 Dwinelle Hall| Margaret Chowning
History Homecoming | Wednesday, February 15th 2023
History Homecoming, the Department's annual event for alumni and friends, features a faculty panel on a historical theme followed by a catered reception. Past panels have featured such themes as elections, the historical significance of rivers, and letters as primary sources.
PhAT-Faculty Dinner| TBD
Cal Day | TBD
Cal Day, UC Berkeley's annual open house, features hundreds of events across campus. The Department of History hosts an info session for prospective majors (Don't Know Much About History?) and a faculty panel on a rotating theme.
The 101 Circus | Date TBD
The 101 Circus is the Department's undergraduate research showcase, when history majors have an opportunity to present their capstone projects and answer questions about the research process. Topics cover a wide range of geographic and chronological fields, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.
History Commencement | TBD
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The History 101 Circus, 2022