History Awards Ceremony, 2022

Every year, the Department of History gathers to celebrate the achievements of our Majors and Minors. In particular, we honor the accomplishments, hard-work, and passion of our graduating Seniors. The Department of History was excited to host our Awards Ceremony in person again for the first time since 2019, and to welcome retired faculty, guest visitors, and our graduates' families to campus. Congratulations LMU Class of 2022!

2021-2022 Department Award Winners:

The Dockweiler Gold Medal for History - Nicole Keegan

The Leila Mikdadi Award - Veronica Backer-Peral

The Anthony F. Turhollow Award for Distinguished Leadership - Haven Watts

The Fr. Richard Rolfs, S.J. Award - Kioni Shropshire-Maina

Academic Excellence in History Awards - Comer Wadzeck, Giovanni Katzaroff, and Kayla Banks

2021-2022 Department Award Winners

Dr. Nigel Raab, Master of Ceremonies

Winner of the Mikdadi Award

Retired Professor Najwa al-Qattan presents Veronica Backer-Peral with the Leila Mikdadi Award

Dr. Kevin McDonald presents the Academic Excellence in History Awards

Pictured: Comer Wadzeck, Kayla Banks, & Giovanni Katzaroff.

Final Writing Award Winners

Dr. Margarita Ochoa and Dr. Constance Chen present Natalie Riddick & Kioni Shropshire-Maina with the History Writing Award for Best Public History and/or Creative Project

Department of History Faculty and Staff