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Theresa Kaminski @theresakaminski.bsky.social · 4d

What do you do when an enemy invades and occupies the city you live in? Find out how the Angels of the Underground fought back. Join me tomorrow night (Oct. 6) for this free virtual presentation. Click on the link for more information. #WWII #WomensHistory
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"Angels of the Underground":

This book offers the tale of four American women propelled by extraordinary circumstances into acts of heroism, and makes a significant contribution to the work on women's wartime experiences.

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 7d

Our professionalization workshop on applying for history jobs was a success. Thanks to the attendees, our presenters Dr. McCrea and Dr. Galelli, and to special guest Katharine Hensler from the Riley County Historical Society. Stay tuned for news about future events! #KSU

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 9d

Check this out, alums!

Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 10d

All are invited to the first in Publishing with University Presses Webinar Series, "Turning Your Dissertation into a Book," Oct 9 at 1pm ET. Organized by our Faculty Outreach Committee with the Rutgers Ctr for Minority Serving Institutions.

Register here: https://buff.ly/UiOAr5M

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SUP Mktg Dir @supmktg.bsky.social · 22d

Stanford University Press is still accepting applications for our Marketing Assistant position. Apply via the link below - but some tips before you do (general suggestions, not just for this job, but for any, especially entry level or early career positions):

SUP Mktg Dir @supmktg.bsky.social · 27d

Friday announcement: we're hiring! We're looking for a Marketing Assistant. If you're intellectually curious, well-organized, have good people skills, and want to work with a bunch of truly fantastic people, we might have just the spot for you. Learn more: careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/marketi...

Marketing Assistant in Redwood City, California, United States

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 4 days onsite; up to 1 day work from home) JOB PURPOSE:Provide routine administrative or operational support...

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Mary Dudziak @marydudziak.bsky.social · 20d

The American Society for Legal History has $$$ for your creative ideas! 9/19 deadline.
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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 23d

"People look back to the past to understand the present through this diary"

Kate Loveman, author of ‘The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary’, on exploring the diary’s role in British culture. 📜

Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/3JWgWHx

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 25d

This is a great podcast to check out if you are interested in early America!

Ben Franklin's World @bfworld.bsky.social · 25d

What’s the most asked question about the Declaration of Independence?

Emily Sneff has heard them all—and answers some of yours in our latest episode.

📜 Myths, manuscripts, missing minutes—it’s all here.

#USHistory #History #America250 #Rev250 #July4th

🎧 www.benfranklinsworld.com/415

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 28d

Pay is $15 an hour, flexible schedule of no more than 10 hours per week. Position will remain open until filled. It's a great opportunity!

KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 28d

Get excited for our next professionalization workshop later this month! Learn about job opportunities, tips for applying, and other important info about a career in history. Presenters are Dr. McCrea, Dr. Galelli, and Katharine Hensler from the Riley County Historical Society. 9/23, 1pm, Calvin 308.

Text reads: History "How To" Applying for History Jobs. Join Dr. McCrea, Dr. Galelli, and Katharine Hensler (Riley County Historical Society) to learn about careers for history majors. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students! Please RSVP to Dr. Epps. Tuesday, September 23, 1pm, in Calvin 308.

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 28d

Must be a current KSU student (at least sophomore standing) who is workstudy eligible. Candidates must have strong communication skills, some experience with historical research methods and citation practices, basic computer literacy, an eye for detail, and the ability to work independently.

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · 28d

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD OF PUBLISHING? DO YOU ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF KANSAS? The academic journal Kansas History is hiring an undergraduate editorial assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. DM us for application details. #histocats

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 10

You are invited to the 2025 Eisenhower Lecture on October 9. Paul Kennedy of Yale University will present "Eisenhower on Omaha Beach...or the Many Components to the Allied Victory."

Join us at the K-State Alumni Center at 7pm, preceded by a reception at 6pm. RSVP by September 20, [email protected].

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congrats to Benji, the winner of our back-to-school giveaway! Be sure to follow us for more opportunities to get free stuff. 🤩 #histocats

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Immigration and Ethnic History Society @iehs.bsky.social · Sep 9

***Mentoring Event***

The IEHS Graduate and Early Career Affairs Committee is excited to hold this event on 10/2. The event is open to grad students, early career historians, and independent scholars working on North American immigration and ethnicity.

Register by 9/19: iehs.org/event/mentor...

Building A Network of Supporters

5–6:15pm Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, October 2, 2025 on Google Meet This event, sponsored by the IEHS Graduate Student and Early Career Affairs Committee, is designed to support graduate stu…

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is a great tip! #research

KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 2

Don't forget about this upcoming workshop on September 10! It's geared toward graduate students, but all are welcome. 😁 Please RSVP to Dr. Epps so we have enough refreshments.

KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌟Graduate students!🌟 Our first "History How To" workshop of the new academic year is scheduled for September 10, 1:30pm, in Calvin 317. Hear from Drs. Orr and Defries about how to locate funding opportunities, tips for your application, and other useful advice. There will be light refreshments too!

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · Sep 2

Call for Applications — 2026 Global Asias Summer Institute, “VITALIZING GLOBAL ASIAS: ARTIFACTS & ARCHIVES.” June 8-12, 2026 at Penn State; apply by November 3. Grad students and recent PhDs (degree since 2021) are eligible.

2026 Summer Institute “VITALIZING GLOBAL ASIAS: ARTIFACTS & ARCHIVES” | Global Asias Initiative

Call for Applications

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 2

Truly one of the greats!

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Sep 2

Current students! Don't forget to comment according to the details below by September 5 to win some fun goodies! 🤩

KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 29

STUDENTS! We have a back-to-school giveaway just for you! Get some department swag and school supplies to start this year off right. To enter, comment with the name of a history movie/documentary, podcast, or historic site that you enjoyed this summer. Contest is open until Friday, September 5. 🎉

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American Historical Association @historians.org · Sep 2

Since its launch in 2015, the AHA’s Career Contacts program has arranged hundreds of informational interviews between history students and historians who have built careers beyond the professoriate. Sign up for an interview today!

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Careers for Historians Interested in learning more about careers for historians? Sign up for the AHA's Career Contacts program, which connects anyone with a graduate or undergraduate degree in history...

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 29

STUDENTS! We have a back-to-school giveaway just for you! Get some department swag and school supplies to start this year off right. To enter, comment with the name of a history movie/documentary, podcast, or historic site that you enjoyed this summer. Contest is open until Friday, September 5. 🎉

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 29

A history major opens up SO MANY possibilities! 🤩

American Historical Association @historians.org · Aug 28

Why study history? What can you do with a history degree? Find out the answers to these questions and more with the AHA's "Careers for History Majors" booklet. 🗃️

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 27

Book lovers--check out this sale! 💰📚

Stanford University Press @stanfordpress.bsky.social · Aug 25

WE'RE HAVING AN END OF SUMMER SALE! The weather may be cooling, but SUP's end of summer sale is hot!

Take advantage of 50% off of all in-stock print and ebooks sitewide starting today, 8/25, through 9/8. #ReadUP

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 26

We publish this journal out of our department, working in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Foundation. If you are interested in Kansas history, check them out!

Kansas History @kshistoryjournal.bsky.social · Aug 26

✴️ Are you on Facebook and/or Instagram? Make sure to follow us over there as well, @kshistoryjournal. ✴️

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KSU Department of History @kstatehistory.bsky.social · Aug 23

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @kstatehistory!

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