There are also numerous graduate scholarships and awards. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the departmental advisor for the local chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, Dr. Anthony Stranges, Room 202, History Bldg. Applications may also be obtained in Room 101 of the History Building. The History Department has a History Club that meets usually once a month. The intent of the club is to foster discussion and interest in historical topics, as well provide an informal atmosphere for socialization for history majors and those interested in history.
Membership is open to all majors.
Assignments written as an in-class exercise and book reviews are not eligible. Papers submitted as part of the year-long University Undergraduate Research Fellows Program are also not eligible for this award. Please specify the course for which the paper was originally written. Students submitting papers for the competition must provide current addresses, so competitors may be informed of the outcome of competition. Papers must be submitted before the end of January of the following calendar year, and the award will be made during the the department's award event in the spring.