Announcements
The history department sponsors a wide variety of departmental, university, and community events. There have been meetings of the California region of Phi Alpha Theta, the Polish American Historical Association of Southern California, the Pacific Council of Latin American Studies, the California Map Society, the California Historical Society, and the Los Angeles Finlandia Foundation. The department offers wonderful facilities to host these events, such as the Anthony P. Turhollow Conference Room and the Village One Convocation Area that will seat 100 persons and has a beautiful view of Marina del Rey and Playa Vista.

Recent News 

History Awards Convocation, 1 May 2009. Theme: Chinese Culture

 

Dockweiler Gold Medal
The gift of Mrs. Henry I Dockweiler awarded annually to the graduating senior who has achieved general excellence in the field of History and in service to the University.  The recipient will also receive a monetary gift and a gold medal.
Janet Lindsay

Anthony F. Turhollow Award for Distinguished Leadership
This award is given to the graduating senior who has performed outstanding service to the department. The recipient of this award will receive a plaque and a gift of $100.
Angela Baldwin

Fr. Richard Rolfs S.J. Outstanding Service Award
This award is given to the graduating non-history major who has performed outstanding service to the department. The recipient of this award will receive a plaque and a gift of $100.
Henry Au

Mary Tsassis Award in European History
This award is given each year to the graduating senior who has a distinguished record in European history.  The recipient will receive a gift of $100 from the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies through the Department and a plaque (from the department)
Sharif Rosen
Angela Baldwin

Fr. Terrance Mahan S.J. Award in American History
The award is given each year to the graduating senior who has a distinguished record in American History.  The recipient will also receive a gift of $100 and a plaque.
Sharla Berry
James Adams
Rubie Macaraeg

Sr Margaret A. Renehan, RSHM Award
Granted to the outstanding graduating senior in World regions (i.e., Africa, Asia, Latin America)history. The Award comes with a plaque and $100 given by an anonymous donor through the Office of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts.
Chris Vail

The Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards:
Granted to the outstanding graduating seniors whom the department judged to be meritorious on the basis of grade-point average (GPA 3.3), faculty recommendation, and quality of course program.  The award will be a paper certificate.
Sedda Jessica Antikelian
Giselle Carillo
Casimer Fijalkowski
Gregory Lee Keeney
Jenna Mari Mc Elfresh
Lydia Pastor Nino
Kevin Peter Rooney
Douglas Sumner Wright
Rachel Christine Zwernemann

History Service Awards:
Granted at the Department’s discretion to the students who have served above and beyond what is normally expected of student workers.  The award comes with a certificate of appreciation.
Linying Sakamoto
Nicholas Francis Marko
Ruby Rose Mamaradlo Rivera
Justin Velez
Rachelle Palisoc
Michael Petersen
Payton Lyon
Rubie Acosta Macaraeg
Christopher Vail
Madeleine Sharp
David Jurich
Jesse Jovel
Gordon Stuart
Scott Ferrier

History Writing Awards

Research paper major -  Janet Lindsay

World War Studies – Justin Velez

Research paper minor -Casey Linsey

Book review or essay major - James Adams

Book review or Essay minor - Carolyn Hoey