Making History with Margaret Vaverek: Tea and Snacks with History’s librarian

As just about any historian in the Department of History will tell you, research is often a long but rewarding process. One of the best resources for historians at Texas State is Margaret Vaverek, who is the History subject librarian at Alkek—and a History alum!

Whether you are a first-year student or a faculty member, she is  invaluable when it comes to tracking down the materials you need to do your research. On Thursday, 5 September, and Monday, 9 September, she will be having tea and snacks with students at Alkek. Stop by, say hello, and share your research interests with her. Not sure what a subject librarian does? She explains in her own words:

As history librarian, I will help you search for, find, and obtain better and more sources for your research project than you might have found on your own, and it’ll take less time and effort.

We call these sessions research consultations

During the consultation, we will work together to search the catalog, relevant discipline-specific databases, and other resources depending on your research needs.

By the end of the consultation, you will have:

  • Discovered lots of resources at Texas State and learned how to find and request materials from other libraries as well.
  • Discovered a whole lot more about how to do academic research effectively & efficiently

Here’s the research consultation request form.

Once you’ve pressed submit on your request, the request will come to me and I will then email you to schedule a time and provide directions to the space where the consult will take place.

Learn about Fellowships that Help Students from Historically Underrepresented Groups Interested in Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, 5 September 2019, Texas State University welcomes Dr. Lily Lopez-McGee of the Pickering Foundation to talk about fellowship opportunities and careers in foreign affairs. Dr. Lopez-McGee is the director of the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Program at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Texas State History Associate Professor Dr. Ron Johnson, who is organizing the event and received a Pickering Fellowship himself, describes the fellowships’ important role in opening doors for underrepresented students, “The Pickering, Rangel, and Payne Fellowships offer wonderful ways for students from historically underrepresented groups, including females, to receive funding for undergraduate and graduate school and to serve in wonderful careers around the globe. Many underrepresented students have not considered careers in international affairs.”

The Rangel and Pickering Programs are funding by the United States Department of State and are administered by Howard University.

“A good potion of my job is telling people about the opportunities that we offer, and it’s really important to me that folks from across the United States know that careers in the Department of State can be fore them,” Dr. Lopez-McGee said. “My hope for my visit to Texas State is that students see themselves in these fellowships and consider them as they are looking at potential career opportunities.”

Dr. Johnson continues, “Inviting Dr. Lily Lopez-McGee from the Pickering Foundation is an easy, safe way for students to gain information and ask questions. I am a Pickering Fellow; I would not have enjoyed the life I have (or be a professor at Texas State!) without the opportunities the fellowship provided me.”

Thursday, 5 September 2019
2 PM
Derrick Hall, Room 108
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https://www.facebook.com/events/512897219476376/

Sponsored by: the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, College of Liberal Arts, Honors College, Department of Geography, Department of History, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science, Center for Diversity and Gender Studies, Center for International Studies, Center for the Study of the Southwest, Career Services, Latina/o Studies, African American Studies

 

Call for Papers: 8th Annual History Conference

The History Department and Phi Alpha Theta at Texas State University are pleased to announce their 8th Annual History Conference. The conference will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Texas State University.

This conference will hold a poster session in addition to panels. All presenters should submit an abstract of 250-500 words and CV to Jennifer Blackwell (phialphatheta@txstate.edu) no later than October 11, 2019.

Graduate AND undergraduate student submissions are welcome!

 


Presenters will be notified of acceptance by October 18, 2019 and have until November 1, 2019 to submit full papers. Papers should be 8-10 pages in length. Each presentation is limited to 15 minutes.

The $25 registration fee is payable via cash or check in the History Department office at Taylor Murphy 202 or by cash, check, or card on the day of the event.  This fee includes breakfast and lunch. Please contact Jennifer Blackwell with any questions or concerns.