Georgetown University professor Joseph McCartin taught a class on the post-industrialization transformation of work, starting in the 1960s and continuing through the end of the 20th century. He described emerging technologies, such as bar codes and computers, which enabled global supply chains. He also talked about the move to shareholder capitalism, a decrease in union power, and an increase of wage inequality.
National Park Service Park Ranger Anna Martinez-Amos explored the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park where she shared the history of the site and the influence the Spanish Missions had on the city.
Texas Christian University professor Gene Allen Smith taught a class about George Washington's character. He examined how Washington interacted with his contemporaries, how he viewed himself, and how we remember him today.
University of Texas at Austin professor Peniel Joseph taught a class on the life & career of Civil Rights pioneer Ronald Walters. In 1958, Walters organized a desegregation sit-in and was later influential in the spread of African American studies as a scholarly field. He also served as an adviser to the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and was campaign manager and consultant for Jesse Jackson in his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns.
Texas Woman's University professor Katherine Landdeck taught a class about the ways American women contributed to the war effort during World War II. She detailed the expectations for women on the home front to write letters to soldiers, plant victory gardens, and work in factories. She also compared what options were available to women for service with each military branch.
Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
Historian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the "Code of Honor" that led to dueling and explains the political strategies behind these confrontations. This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
Texas Christian University professor Gene Allen Smith taught a class about George Washington's character. He examined how Washington interacted with his contemporaries, how he viewed himself, and how we remember him today.
University of Texas at Austin professor Peniel Joseph taught a class on the life & career of Civil Rights pioneer Ronald Walters. In 1958, Walters organized a desegregation sit-in and was later influential in the spread of African American studies as a scholarly field. He also served as an adviser to the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and was campaign manager and consultant for Jesse Jackson in his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns.
Texas Woman's University professor Katherine Landdeck taught a class about the ways American women contributed to the war effort during World War II. She detailed the expectations for women on the home front to write letters to soldiers, plant victory gardens, and work in factories. She also compared what options were available to women for service with each military branch.
Baylor University professor Julie Anne Sweet taught a class on the American military during the Revolutionary War, including a look at the equipment and capabilities of both the Continental Army and militia troops. She also compared the advantages and disadvantages of the American and British forces.
Historian Joanne Freeman talked about the logic behind the American dueling culture before and after the Civil War. She described the "Code of Honor" that led to dueling and explains the political strategies behind these confrontations. This talk was part of the William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series hosted by the University of Mary Washington.
Emory University professor Carol Anderson taught a class about efforts in the early 1960s to register African American voters in Mississippi. She described some of the leaders of the movement, their tactics and the opposition they faced from segregationists.
University of Alabama professor Joshua Rothman taught a class on abolition and pro-slavery movements in the early 1800s. He highlighted the way that both sides used printing presses and mailing literature to spread their ideas.
Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Jamie Martinez taught a class about the Confederacy's economic policies during the Civil War. She explained how a pre-war focus on cotton exports over food production combined with wartime farm labor disruptions led to food shortages and riots in the South in 1863. This, she said, forced the Confederate government into developing more nationalized policies for food production and resource allocation that ran counter to their constitution's emphasis on a decentralized government.
Wofford College professor Mark Byrnes taught a class about U.S. public opinion, the rise of radio as a national media, and the debate about whether to enter World War II. He outlined the arguments both for and against intervention and used radio clips to demonstrate the role it played in shaping American views and foreign policy.
Guilford Technical Community College professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy.
The Mayo Clinic is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in America. Brothers William and Charlie Mayo founded the clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 1889. Learn about the origins of Mayo and how it grew to become a world-renown medical facility.
Emory University professor Carol Anderson taught a class about efforts in the early 1960s to register African American voters in Mississippi. She described some of the leaders of the movement, their tactics and the opposition they faced from segregationists.
University of Alabama professor Joshua Rothman taught a class on abolition and pro-slavery movements in the early 1800s. He highlighted the way that both sides used printing presses and mailing literature to spread their ideas.
Tulane University professor John "Ray" Proctor taught a class about playwright August Wilson, his contribution to African American theatre and his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Fences."
University of North Carolina at Pembroke professor Jamie Martinez taught a class about the Confederacy's economic policies during the Civil War. She explained how a pre-war focus on cotton exports over food production combined with wartime farm labor disruptions led to food shortages and riots in the South in 1863. This, she said, forced the Confederate government into developing more nationalized policies for food production and resource allocation that ran counter to their constitution's emphasis on a decentralized government.
Wofford College professor Mark Byrnes taught a class about U.S. public opinion, the rise of radio as a national media, and the debate about whether to enter World War II. He outlined the arguments both for and against intervention and used radio clips to demonstrate the role it played in shaping American views and foreign policy.
Guilford Technical Community College professor Jeff Kinard taught a class about Civil War weaponry and shared artifacts such as muskets, carbines and revolvers. He described technological advances, such as breech loading and rifled barrels, that allowed soldiers to fire faster and with more accuracy.
