History and Geography

Professor of History Clyde Ellis was interviewed by NPR affiliate KPCC in Pasadena, Calif., for a feature story on the history of powwow culture and the 27th annual UCLA Powwow that aired May 31.

This event is by invitation and for honor society officers and inductees into the History (Phi Alpha Theta) and Geography (Gamma Theta Upsilon) honor societies.

Catered event for graduates and current students who have worked closely with HST/GEO or with a major or minor from the Department of History and Geography.

Amy M. Johnson's article titled "Slavery on the Gold Coast and African Resistance to Slavery in Jamaica during the Early Colonial Period" was accepted for publication in vol. 18 of LIMINA: A Journal of Historical and Cultural Studies.

A biology major on his way to graduate school to study forestry has spent nearly two years researching the Elon University Forest.

An article in the New York Times (June 19,2011) on Mietek Pemper, a Schindler Jew who claimed to be the author of "Schindler's List," discussed Crowe's biography on Schindler ("Oskar Schindler: The Untold Account of His Life, Wartime Activities, and the True Story behind 'The List.'"

Assistant professor Michael Matthews presented at the 59th annual Rocky Mountain Council of Latin American Studies in Park City, Utah on March 29, 2012.

The 2012 Conference on International Law at Elon University School of Law will focus on "War Crimes, Human Rights, and Immigration."

Location: Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, N.C.
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sponsors: Elon Law, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa and The Fund for Excellence, International Studies, the Department of History and Geography, Department of Political Science, Prelaw and AAASE
Contact Person: Dr. David Crowe, School of Law / Department of History and Geography.

Ryan Kirk, assistant professor of geography and environmental studies, published an article in the most recent issue of the journal Landscape and Urban Planning.

History professor David Crowe will host the 2012 Conference on International Law at the Elon Law School on Feb. 25.