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, 30 April 2010. Theme: Ethiopian 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.Gordon Stuart

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 monetary gift.
Scott Ferrier

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 monetary gift.Michael Petersen

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 monetary gift from the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies through the Department and a plaque (from the department)
Nathan Hill

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 monetary gift and a plaque.
Andrew Wessen

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 monetary given by an anonymous donor through the Office of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts.
Pietro Clemente

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.
Peter Bongard
Andrew Ledford
Matt Martin
Jeff Palmer
Alexandria Serano
Mahtem Shifferaw
Rory Winn
Scott Ferrier
Elissa Buenrostro
Elizabeth Peterson

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.
Payton Lyon
Rachelle Palisoc
Alexis Mendoza
Allie Serano
Nolan Rivken
Justin Velez
Lin-Ying Sakamoto
Kimberly Wolfe
Gordon Stuart
Mahtem Shifferaw
Felix Alonso
Joanna Fung
Madeleine Sharp
Meagan McKeon
Walter Au
David Jurich

History Writing Awards

Research paper major -  Noelle Toland

World War Studies – Nic Tan

Research paper minor or non-major -Ginamarie Vollucci

Book review or essay by a major - Michael Petersen

Book review or Essay by a minor - Brendon McNerney