Department of History

College of Humanities and Sciences

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Events

andrew crislip

Uncommon Connections: On Human Origins

Date: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

Join Amy Rector, Ph.D. (World Studies) and Andrew Crislip, Ph.D. (History) as they share their work on scientific, archeological, historical, and spiritual perspectives on human origins and its relevance to contemporary culture and the academy.

v.c.u. graduates with their graduation caps at the commencement

History Commencement Ceremony

Date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025

Join us for the celebration of our graduates.

Yossi Chajes

The Kabbalistic Tree: Visual Interface of Jewish Mysticism

Date: Monday, Feb 16, 2026

J. H. Chajes, Ph.D. will be speaking on kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, framed around his magisterial book "The Kabbalistic Tree." 

Annual Lecture Series

The history department is pleased to offer the community four annual lectures supported by the generosity of donors. Visit the links below for more information.