The University of Scranton - Department of History

Spring 2009
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Department Enrolls Nearly 1,500 Students
in Spring 2009 Courses

After a fall semester that drew some 1,480 students to courses offered in the Department History, the spring enrollments have matched that number. Of the nearly 1,500 students enrolled, for spring, about 1,200 are enrolled in History and Geography courses, while an additional 250 students are taking art, art history and music history courses.
The Department continues to offer courses of choice for students seeking to complete their General Education requirements as well as majors and minors.

Two Faculty Searches Continue

     Two search committees in the Department continue the process of filling two faculty positions to begin service in August, 2009.
     The committee chaired by Dr. Roy Domenico has narrowed its applicants for a position in World History/Asian History while Dr. Robert Shaffern’s committee has determined its finalists for the position in Modern European History. Both committees will be welcoming candidates for on-campus interviews.
     Both positions will be at the Assistant Professor level.

Honors and Activities

Dr. Roy Domenico has been selected for honorary membership in Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society.
Dr. Willis Conover was awarded the John L. Early III Distinguished Service Award by the University last fall.
Dr. David Dzurec was awarded a grant for Intersession 2009 to continue his work on the Barbary Pirates.
Dr. Josephine Dunn received three University grants announced last fall---one from the Office of Equity and Diversity, one for Internal Research, and an Intersession Grant.
Several History faculty members, including the members of the two search committees, attended the American Historical Association conference in New York City in late December.
Dr. Robert Hueston was the featured speaker at the unveiling of the University’s Immigration Mosaic.
Dr. Frank Homer spoke on WYOU-TV’s special on the Kennedy Assassination in November.
Congratulations to Gus Esgro, senior I.S. major, on his selection to the Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll for fall. Gus is a member of the Royal soccer team.
Congratulations to Thomas Guiler, Douglas Jones, and William Pugh on their selection to Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society. Induction is set for late March.
Phi Alpha Theta members elected the following officers in October: Katie Turnbull, president; Tom Guiler, vice president; Kelly Calabrese, secretary; and Michelle Fazzolari, historian. The officers are busy planning the annual induction ceremonies set for April.

Part-Time Faculty Contribute to History Program

The History Department benefits from the valuable contributions of a loyal cadre to adjunct faculty members, many of whom have taught their specialties for several years. During the spring semester, the following adjunct faculty are offering courses:
Prof. Kenneth Castanzo – World Regional Geography
Prof. Angelo Garofalo – Music History
Dr. Robert Handloff – Modern Africa
Dr. Scott Kester – U.S. History
Prof. Bruce Lanning – Studio Art
Prof. Carol Long – Art History
Dr. Darlene Miller-Lanning – Art History
Prof. Michael Novrocki – Modern European History
Prof. Diane Stango – U.S. History
Dr. W. Jeffrey Welsh – U.S. History
Dr. James Williamson – U.S. History; World Regional Geography
Dr. Terry Zipay – Music History

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