Welcome back, History Loggers! Hopefully, the winter break was refreshing and relaxing for you and that the spring semester finds you well. As it turns out, the world didn't end in December which allows you to experience all of the great things happening at UPS this semester.

In the History Department, we have three visiting professors. Michelle Garceau, Patrick Peel and Neil O'Brien. Maybe you're lucky enough to have class with them this semester, but if you're not, make sure to stop by and say hello!

Across campus, there's many wonderful things happening to welcome you back to the school. Today kicks off the year long celebration of UPS's 125th birthday. Also, Club Rendezvous is being renovated to be a more exciting space. And don't forget that Bill Cosby will be here on February 10!

Also, here's an exciting opportunity for you!:

The Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award recognizes outstanding graduating college seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in American history or American studies as well as a commitment to public service and community involvement.
Fifteen winners will be selected from candidates across the country. Awardees will attend specially arranged meetings with leading American historians and VIP behind-the-scenes tours of archives. The recipients will be reimbursed for up to $600 for travel expenses to New York, and room and board will be provided during the award weekend.

Eligibility

At the time of application (March 1, 2013) students:

• Must be considered graduating seniors in an accredited college or university in the United States. (Must have already graduated or expect to graduate by the end of the spring semester).
• Must be a history or American studies major with an American history concentration.

All application materials must be received on or before March 1, 2013. Notifications will be sent out in the first week of April 2013.
Click here to go to the application page.
If you have questions, please consult the History Scholars FAQs first, and then contact us at scholars@gilderlehrman.org or 646-366-9666 if your question has not been answered.

To Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Academic writing sample of 7–10 pages. The sample can be a paper, an essay, or a thesis chapter.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from American history or American studies faculty
• Personal Statement: a 500-word academic autobiography describing your interest in American history and how that connects with your involvements in civic life
• Official transcript

* Award is conditional upon successful graduation and coming in-person to be recognized.



Plenty of things to be excited about, loggers! Hope you're ready for a great semester!

This Day In History:
-41 A.D.: Claudius accepted as Roman Emperor
-1533: King Henry VIII of England marries Anne Boleyn
-1755: Moscow University is founded.

--Your super-energized History Department assistant