Friday, October 26, 2012

Hey, hey, history loggers! Sorry for missing an update, but last Friday was spent at the Fall History Gathering! We had a good time chowing on snacks, talking about classes for the Spring semester, and celebrating Katherine Smith's and Nancy Bristow's new books! After the formal gathering, a number of the students and teachers went down to Chalet Bowl and had a wild time of bowling! Congratulations to professor Bill Breitenbach for taking home the high scores for the evening!

Keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming events! Also, make sure that you meet with your advisers and talk about your plans for next semester so you can get your registration codes!

This Day In History
-1774: The First Continental Congress is adjourned.
-1861: The Pony Express officially ceases service.
-1977: The WHO and the CDCP declare that smallpox has been eradicated.

--Your rollin' and bowlin' History Department assistant

Friday, October 12, 2012

Greetings again, fellow history loggers. Let me start by saying, congrats on making it to Fall Break! I know I, for one, am excited for a few days off. Try making the most of it! Find new places to eat, explore Tacoma or Seattle, do a little reading at night. There's plenty of things you could schedule into your Fall Break for fun and learning.

Don't forget that next Friday we will be having our fall History Department gathering! There will be congratulations given to Katherine Smith and Nancy Bristow on the completion of their books, tasty treats, discussion about spring courses and afterwards...bowling! Our meeting will take place at 4 PM in Wyatt 109.

Have fun this weekend!

This Day In History:
-539 B.C.: Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon
-1823: Charles Macintosh sells the first raincoat
-1979: The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams is published

--Your very excited and tired History Department assistant

Friday, October 5, 2012

Hello, hello, history loggers. Hope your week has finished out well! Midterms will soon be upon us, so I hope you're all holding on!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our history department gathering on the 19th! There will be short talks by Katherine Smith and Nancy Bristow about their new books, discussion about spring classes and some bowling!

This Day in History
-456: King Theodoric II and the Visigoths invade Iberia.
-1947: Harry Truman gives the first televised White House address.
-1970: The Public Broadcasting Service is established.

-- Your extremely busy History Department assistant