Events

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Bishop Sullivan Lecture in Catholic Studies presents "An American Pontiff"

Date: Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

Join the VCU School of World Studies for a Q&A session that will illuminate the major opportunities and challenges for "Pope Bob," the first American pontiff.

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The Greer Lecture in Latin American History Series presents "Time-Traveling Saints"

Date: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025

Join us October 14 for a lecture by Julia Young, Ph.D., historian of migration, Mexico and Latin America, and Catholicism at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She will discuss the legacy of the Martyrs of the Cristero War.

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History Department Course Fair

Date: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

Join the VCU History Department on October 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. to chat with your professors, get advising assistance, enjoy some snacks and network with other history majors.

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.