Projects

The Nature of Illinois: Environmental Stories of the Prairie State

Students in the HIS 51601: US Environmental History research, write, record, produce, and publish podcasts exploring the environmental history of Illinois.

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Mapping Imperialism and Revolution in the Modern World

Students in the course will use the new digital tools to visually track the events of specific examples of imperialism, revolutions, revolts, or social movements.

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Working Artists: An Art Exhibition and Podcast Series

Students in the HIS 4935: Public History Practicum produced a physical exhibit in collaboration with the Tarble Arts Center. In addition to a physical exhibit, students produced in-depth podcasts exploring the history and significance of the Works Progress Administration and Federal Arts Project on art, society, and culture during the Great Depression.

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