Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts Podcast
History
Episodes
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Juneteenth: The Second Independence Day
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
In this episode, Rob presents his research into quick questions from his employer's communications office regarding the history of the Juneteenth Holiday. He does not provide quick answers.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
History Roundtable: Watergate
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
On the fiftieth anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Associate Dean Rob Denning and five fellow historians discuss the international and domestic political contexts leading up to the event, the break-in and subsequent investigations, and the short- and long-term consequences of Watergate on American political and constitutional history.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
”What Can I Do with a History Degree?” with Associate Dean Rob Denning
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
In this episode, Associate Dean Rob Denning describes the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job market before graduation.