Upcoming Events

At the Department of History, we believe history should be shared, discussed and debated—both in the classroom and out in the world. That’s why we regularly host guest speakers, faculty talks and public events on and off campus. Whether you’re a student, alum or a curious visitor, we’d love to see you at one of our upcoming gatherings.

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Monthly Events:

October

Book Celebration: "Birth Politics: Colonial Power, Medical Pluralism, and Maternity in Nigeria"

Date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Time: 3–4:30 p.m.
Location: 532 Park Hall or via Zoom

Celebrate Dr. Oge Williams and her new book "Birth Politics" which offers insights into the complex relationships between traditional midwives, biomedical maternities and faith-based birthing homes and the competing political, cultural, religious and gender dynamics in Nigeria's Maternal health landscape. Special guest Saheed Aderinto, professor of history at Florida International University and award-winning author and filmmaker, will join the celebration.

Make it a two-day experience

The day before, catch "The Debt We Owe the Past: A Filmic History of Women in African Popular Culture" with a talk from Saheed Aderinto and a screening of the documentary film, "Fuji Documentary." Register for "The Debt We Owe"

Date: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: 200G Baldy Hall

June

The Human Right to Truth and Truth Commissions

Dates: Friday & Saturday, June 6–7, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. –6 p.m.
Location: 509 O’Brian Hall, University at Buffalo

The Department of History is proud to co-sponsor The Human Right to Truth and Truth Commissions Conference, a two-day event examining how the right to truth has transformed the relationship between law, justice, and historical understanding.

This conference will explore the evolution of truth commissions—beginning with the landmark 1984 Nunca Más Reportby Argentina’s CONADEP—and how these institutions assert the victim's and society's right to truth in the aftermath of violence and systemic human rights abuses.

Key themes include:

  • The shift from traditional judicial truth to truth-seeking mechanisms centered on victims
  • The role of interdisciplinary commissions in reconstructing historical context
  • The potential of truth commissions to foster democratic transitions and peace

This event will bring together legal scholars, historians, human rights advocates, and practitioners from around the world.

📢 Open to all who are interested in justice, history, and human rights.

🔗 Learn more: Truth Commissions Conference Info

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