Tag: history
Elvis’ first venture to Las Vegas flopped, writes historian
Beginning with “one electrifying night” in 1969 and continuing through the mid-1970s, Elvis Presley reigned as Las Vegas’ top nightclub act. But his first attempt to win over fans in that city 60 years ago was “a painful setback” for the young performer, writes a Missouri S&T historian.
Read More »Diana L. Ahmad named Curators’ Teaching Professor at Missouri S&T
Dr. Diana Ahmad, professor of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Teaching Professor of history and political science. Ahmad will be officially recognized during Missouri S&T’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 19.
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UMSL researcher to discuss the politics of climate change at S&T
Dr. David Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), will present a talk on the politics of climate change at Missouri University of Science and Technology this month.
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New book tells the stories of U.S. soldiers who liberated concentration camps
On April 4, 1945, American soldiers from the 89th Infantry Division and the 4th Armored Division seized Ohrdruf, the first Nazi concentration camp liberated in Germany during World War II. Military historian Dr. John C. McManus sheds new light on the experiences of the American soldiers who liberated and witnessed Ohrdruf, Buchenwald and Dachau in his new book, “Hell Before Their Very Eyes: American Soldiers Liberate Concentration Camps in Germany, April 1945.”
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Missouri S&T historian to deliver keynote at international music conference
Missouri University of Science and Technology historian Dr. Patrick Huber will deliver the keynote address and moderate a panel on country music journalist and novelist Paul Hemphill at the International Country Music Conference.
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S&T author examines African civilization in new book
The key to the modernization of Africa is an African renaissance, says Dr. Tseggai Isaac, associate professor of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Isaac has recently co-authored and edited a collection of essays on the topic.
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Fogg named chair of history and political science at S&T
Dr. Shannon Fogg, associate professor of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named chair of the history and political science department at Missouri S&T. Her appointment takes effect July 1.
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At upcoming conference, historian to discuss lessons from technology’s past
The impact of technological innovation on industries in the past holds valuable lessons for colleges and universities as they wrestle with new approaches to learning that could challenge traditional teaching models.
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Missouri S&T historian examines gangster Bugsy Siegel in new biography
Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel was a successful, charismatic and tough gangster, but he was neither a visionary who founded the Las Vegas Strip nor a pathological killer, says Missouri University of Science and Technology historian Larry Gragg in his biography of the mobster.
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John C. McManus named Curators’ Professor at Missouri S&T
Dr. John C. McManus, professor of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Professor of history and political science. McManus will be officially recognized during commencement ceremonies at S&T on Friday, Dec. 19.
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