1. History

History

Welcome

Hello! I want to tell you how pleased we are to welcome you to Youngstown State University and to the History Program. With a faculty of nine, we offer courses across a broad range of subjects and have something to interest everyone.

I hope that you will drop by and visit us on the fifth floor of DeBartolo Hall, Room 519. Please feel welcome to stop in for advice, general information, or just to chat. You may also want to watch for notices from our Student Clubs -- History Club, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Club for Jewish Culture -- about scheduled events throughout the semester.

I encourage you to drop by the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor located at 151 Wood Street on the southern edge of campus. The museum is managed by the History Program, and you and your guests are very welcome to visit us there. (Your student ID grants you free admission at any time.)

Dr. Brian Bonhomme
History Program Coordinator

Mission

The Program of History at Youngstown State University is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about the past, to edify our present, and better plan for the future. The program promotes and integrates scholarship, teaching, and service to educate its undergraduate and graduate students. It promotes civic engagement with the wider community. Through the teaching of history in and out of the classroom the program fosters understanding and appreciation of diversity and provides a global perspective. Our aim is to examine and disseminate knowledge of the past and of the nature of its study and reconstruction through a variety of educational experiences and historical methodologies and to train future scholars of history. 

The student majoring in history must complete, in addition to the general University requirements, the group requirements outlined on the curriculum sheet. It is recommended that the student select courses with assistance from an advisor, since certain courses are preferable to others according to whether one contemplates graduate study, secondary school teaching, or any of the many other careers for which History provides excellent preparation.

The Bachelor of Arts in History can be completed in eight semesters if students average 16 hours per semester.

For more information, visit the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, which houses the History Program, in DeBartolo Hall, room 519 or contact us at (330) 941-3452.

Alum appointed Cliffe College Coordinator of Strategic Communications

Alum appointed Cliffe College Coordinator of Strategic Communications

Samantha Nan (B.F.A., ’22) has recently been appointed as Cliffe College Coordinator of Strategic Communications.

Scatter Surge

"Scatter Surge" at McDonough

Internationally recognized interactive artist Ken Rinaldo, whose exhibit “Scatter Surge” is now on display in the McDonough Museum of Art, will present a lectures on Monday, February 3, 5:10 PM in the museum.

Jessica Hirsh

Open Jar Institute

Jessica Hirsh traveled to Israel and back to New York City to participate in the nationally auditioned workshop, Open Jar Institute.

Isaac Hraga

Hraga had busy semester

Isaac Hraga, who will be the first Dana student to complete YSU’s new interdisciplinary minor in Video Game Design, recently presented research on the topic at the 2019 North American Conference on Video Game Music.

Piano Trio at Carnegie

Piano Trio At Carnegie

As part of the year-long celebration of Dana’s 150th anniversary, the Dana Piano Trio, performed at Carnegie Hall in March.

Six_students_in_Professor_Dave_Morgans_composition_studio

Sesquicentennial Suite

Six students in Professor Dave Morgan’s composition studio composed the work to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Dana School of Music. 

Venise Abell

Phi Kappa Phi Induction

M.F.A student Venise Abell was recently inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Rosie Bresson

Bresson has busy spring

Rosie Bresson portrayed Roxie Hart in Millennial Theatre’s production of Chicago.

Mallory Goldner

G+ID student putting skills to work

Mallory Goldner, a senior majoring in Graphic + Interactive Design, had a very busy year with internships and service.

Savanah Bell

I Am Not Okay With This

Savannah Bell was a paid extra on the upcoming NETFLIX series, I Am Not Okay With This. The series will air in 2020.

More Information.

Contact


History Department
DeBartolo Hall, 518
Phone: 330-941-3452
Fax: 330-941-2304