Past and Public Sphere

  As an important part of the Department of History and Political Science at Grace College, the Winona History Center has hosted several busloads of local school children this spring. Recently, this included third-grade students from Jefferson Elementary School. As they studied their local community in social studies class, they got the opportunity to “time-travel” … More A Time-Traveling Journey: Local Third-Graders Explore the Winona History Center

This week for our professor profiles, we interviewed adjunct professor, Greg Jones. What are your favorite topics to teach and why? I love teaching about US history in a number of different ways.  I’m a trained Civil War scholar, so that’s my preferred topic. I am also interested in cultural history topics like music and … More Professor Profiles

In addition to our professor profiles, the Department of History and Political Science wants to highlight student involvement and accomplishment amongst our varied programs. This week, we interviewed Kyle Kaufman, a Social Studies Ed and History major, and heard about his involvement within the Department. How are you involved in the department? In addition to … More Student Profiles

Grace College’s Mediation Team is part of the Department of History and Political Science and coached by Dr. Mark Norris. The team participates in intercollegiate competitions where team members use the same techniques of dispute resolution that are found in the legal profession. Tournaments are sponsored by the International Academy of Dispute Resolution and hosted … More 2018 was a Great Year for Grace College’s Mediation Team!

Members of the Department of History and Political Science attended the annual meeting of the Indiana Conference for the Social Studies this past November 16th. The theme of the gathering was: Exploring Civil Liberties and Human Rights In Social Studies. Nicholas (Cole) Leavitt, Emerson Mast, Hunter Ackerman, Kassidy Bowman, Abbey McNeill, and Kyle Kaufman represented … More Grace College Social Studies Education Students attend State Conference; McNeill Receives Award

The Department of History and Political Science at Grace College employs several adjunct professors. In an effort to learn more about these valuable members of the department, we are beginning a Q and A series featuring our adjunct professors. This week we interviewed Museum Studies professor, Julie Parke: What are your favorite topics to teach … More Professor Profiles

The Department of History and Political Science continues to place students in internships on both sides of the political aisle. This past summer, two political science students had the unique opportunity to intern in the Fort Wayne office of Congressman Jim Banks (IN-3). Caleb Alexander, recent Grace graduate, and Brennan Murray, current senior, shared their … More Political Science Students Reflect on Interning with Congressman Jim Banks

       On Wednesday, April 18th, Grace College hosted its annual student research day called “Communitas”. At Communitas, students have the opportunity to present on a variety of topics within their discipline. Professors, peers, and family members gathered to hear the presentations. This year, three students from the Department of History and Political Science … More Communitas Presentations 2018

We have just learned that five of Hunter Reed’s students took first prize in the state of Indiana for their National History Day (NHD) projects on Alexander Hamilton and Eleanor Roosevelt. Reed, who recently graduated from Grace College with a degree in social studies education, is among other Lakeview Middle School teachers who have mentored students on … More Social Studies Education Alum leads Students to Top Prize in History Day Competition

This past fall, nine students from Grace’s Department of History and Political Science completed and successfully defended senior thesis projects as part of “Capstone Seminar”. This experience, modeled after graduate-level classes, permits students to showcase their research and writing skills in a professional setting. Students Kenneth Bane, Caleb Alexander, Nicholas Brehan, Lydia Yurkovich, Lauren Springer, … More Student Achievement Flourishes in the Department of History and Political Science