What happens when centuries of Irish history, migration, identity and political engagement meet the American story? From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the present day, the connections between Ireland and the United States run far deeper than ancestry alone. The Irish heritage is part of American democracy and culture, shaped by people, ideas, struggles, leadership and enduring ties …
Events at UCFJoin the Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Program for “Conversations on Cuba,” a panel discussion exploring Cuba through historical, political, philosophical, literary and cultural perspectives. The panel will feature Cuban American novelist Ivonne Lamazares, Pegasus Professor Luis Martínez-Fernández, and Latin American specialists Annabelle Conroy (Political Science), Karina Céspedes (Philosophy) and Kacie Tartt, Study Abroad to Cuba coordinator in Modern …
Events at UCFHeld at UCF each October since 2022 in partnership with the UCF Department of History, the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium brings together historians, students, and independent scholars to share research on Florida history. Featuring competitively selected academic papers, panel discussions, and the annual Shofner Lecture as the keynote, this conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and …
Events at UCFThis year’s Shofner speaker, Dr. Chambliss, will explore how Florida’s comic publishing history shaped American comic culture, revealing the state’s influence on visual storytelling, regional identity, and creative networks through the Comics as Data North America project. Dr. Chambliss is a historian, author, and professor at Michigan State University whose work explores popular culture, comics, race, and digital humanities. He is …
Events at UCFSit down with Associate Professor of History, Robert Cassanello, as he discusses how the United States has progressed toward the Framers' promise of "a More Perfect Union.” Doors open at 2:45 pm. Program begins at 3 pm. There will be time for questions and refreshments will be served. If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the event location …
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