West Texas Symposium of History Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The MC History department invites all to this FREE event that covers subjects in a historical perspective and showcases community college and lower division branches of Texas colleges and universities. Presentations include traditional history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, political science, art and the teaching of these areas. The symposium is free and includes complimentary light breakfast, lunch and a copy of the West Texas Journal of History. The symposium and accompanying West Texas Journal of History are made possible through a generous endowment by Paula and Jim Henry.
Schedule of Events: 8:30-9:00 AM Symposium Registration (Marie Hall Atrium" light breakfast provided) 9:00-9:05 AM Opening Remarks (Dr. Todd Houck, Henry Professor of History at Midland College) 9:05- 9:45 AM Ginger Schantz “The Historical Impact of Jim Henry’s Leadership at Casa de Amigos” 9:45-10:30 AM Jayne Bauer “West Texas Authors: A Shift in Perspective” 10:30-11:15 AM Provi Umugwanez “We Don’t Know Who We Lost: Commemorating Genocide Against the Tutsis in Rwanda, 1994-2024” 11:15-12:15 PM Lunch (Marie Hall Atrium) Feel free to browse the Honors Project Poster Session located in 105 Marie Hall! 12:15-12:40 PM Presentation of Honors Awards (Dr. Terry Gilmour) 12:40-1:25 PM Kevin Goldsmith “The Shift: The Political Moderation of the State Board of Education, 2007-2019” 1:25-2:10 PM Edith Heuss “Utility Advertising Goes to War: Selling Power and Patriotism on the World War II Homefront” 2:10- 2:15 PM Closing Remarks (Dr. Todd Houck)
History & Government Honors Student Poster Presentations Each year, the West Texas Symposium of History invites honors students in both history and government at Midland College to participate in poster presentations. These posters are an opportunity for MC students to showcase their research skills and pursue their academic interests as they gain a deeper understanding of various political and historical topics. In addition to the physical projects that these students create, they must have a conversational knowledge about their topic, discussing it with MC professors, students, and community members. This year’s prizes are as follows:
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