Tag: careers


Department Hosted Alum Richard Dennis for Careers in History Session on Feb. 1

On Friday, Feb. 1, Richard Dennis, the superintendent of education for Elmore County, came to UA to talk to history students who are interested in turning their history degree into a career in education administration or politics. Dennis, a UA graduate, believes that his academic background in both History and English helped him hone the skills that enabled him to become an effective teacher and administrator. He always enjoyed studying history and encourages students to take what they love, develop […]

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Careers in History: Education Administration and Political Office

Hear Richard Dennis speak on how to turn your History and Education degree into a career in Administration and Politics. Mr. Richard Dennis is the Superintendent of Education for Elmore County and was Principal for five years at Prattville High School and before that Principal for seven years at Wetumpka High School. He was a History and Secondary Education Major at The University of Alabama and is excited to return and speak to aspiring students wanting to work in the […]

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Alumnus Adam Petty Working with Joseph Smith Papers

Department alumnus Adam Petty (PhD 2018, MA 2014) has recently accepted a position as a Historian and Documentary Editor for the Joseph Smith Papers. Petty completed his doctorate under George Rable last year, with a focus on the Civil War era. His dissertation “Virginia’s Wilderness: Investigating the Landscape of War,” focused on the interaction between the environment and three military campaigns in Virginia. After earning his BA at Brigham Young University, Petty chose Alabama because he was “looking for a […]

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Former Ambassador and UA Alum Lino Gutiérrez to Discuss Post-Graduate Career Options in the Federal Government

Former US ambassador to Nicaragua and Argentina, UA alum Lino Gutiérrez, will hold an informal discussion with History & Political Science graduate and undergraduate students on employment options, requisite skills, and how to negotiate the hiring process for employment in the federal government’s foreign service. Ambassador Lino Gutiérrez is CEO of Gutiérrez Global LLC, a consulting firm specializing on strategic advice for corporations interested in investing in Latin America and Europe. He serves as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins […]

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Careers for History Majors Luncheon Held

On Monday, February 27, the Department of History hosted a luncheon for those history majors thinking about the job market and possible careers. The UA Career Center’s Tiffany Goodin spoke about how to translate marketable skills learned in history classes into a job or career. Pamela Derrick, the Director of Experiential Learning, also attended, and suggested ways for history majors to translate their in-class learning into the real world, and how extracurricular experiences could influence career preparation. Finally, faculty and […]

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Department holds First-Ever Career Conversations Luncheon

Yesterday, the Department held its first-ever Career Conversations luncheon, and it was a huge success! Students enjoyed a tasty lunch and spoke with our professors, as well as experts in fields related to history: Christina McLellan, from UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts Art Museum; Megan Payne, UA Masters in Marketing/MBA programs; Tyler Roberts, UA pre-Law program; Pam Derrick, UA Experiential Learning program; and Tiffany Goodin, UA Career Center. Thank you to everyone who was involved!

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Ambassador Lino Gutierrez to Speak with Students About Government Careers for History Majors

Ambassador Lino Gutierrez, a former US Ambassador to Nicaragua and Argentina and a graduate of The University of Alabama, will visit the History Department to talk with students about government job opportunities for History majors. Ambassador Gutierrez will meet with students on Monday, October 19, in room 251 ten Hoor Hall (the Summersell Room), from 3:00-4:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Latin American, Caribbean & Latino Studies Program, the Department of History, and the […]

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