As a department, we're committed to hosting scholars from other institutions, sharing our work with one another and discussing history with the public. We hope you'll join us for one of our upcoming events.
October 29, 2019: Department of History Celebration of the School Year
2-3:30pm Park 545
The History Department would like to welcome, or welcome you back to the Department. We will be hosting an informal get-together in celebration of the school year on October 29 in Park 545 from 2:00-3:30. This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow History students, faculty, and staff. Refreshments will be served.
Any questions? Please contact Dr. Camilo Trumper - dushist@buffalo.edu.
November 13, 2019: Professor McDevitt at The Buffalo History Museum
6-8:00pm Buffalo History Nuseum
What Can the Great Irish Famine Teach Us About the World Today? with P.F. McDevitt
The loss of the potato crop in Ireland beginning in 1845 set in motion a chain of events that significantly altered the history of multiple countries. The problem of the crop failure was exacerbated by the colonial relationship between the Irish and the British. The religious, cultural, political, and economic currents that combined to create a substantial debate within Britain as to how best to address the death and dislocation caused by the potato blight are not dissimilar to those animating our current responses to problems from health care to refugees to religious minorities. This talk will explore some of the lessons the failures of the 1840s have for the contemporary world.
Members free; museum admission.
November 13, 2019: Professor Trumper presents Latin American Cities and “Slums:” A Fall Semester Film Series
4pm UB Honors College – Capen 107
December 4, 2019: Professor Trumper presents Latin American Cities and “Slums:” A Fall Semester Film Series
4pm UB Honors College – Capen 107
