Debates about the intertwined nature of humanity, human rights and humanitarianism have brought historians into new fields bridging social, international, legal and colonial history. Keith David Watenpaugh’s book Bread from Stones: The Middle East and the Making of Modern Humanitarianism (University of California, 2015) contributes to this debate from the unique perspective of the First […]

This lecture series on the biopolitics of reproduction in the US and globally is hosted by the Black Studies Colloquium, with the co-sponsorship of the department of Feminist Studies, Chicana and Chicano Studies, the History of Science Program, and the New Health, Medicine, and Care Working Group. Speakers will explore how cultural and political commitments […]

Gershon Shafir, UCSD:  "Minority Rights and Second-Class Citizenship in Israel" Keith Watenpaugh, UC Davis: "Syrian Refugees: A Lost Generation"          with comments by UCSB faculty: Sherene Seikaly (History) Sponsored by Prof. Alison Brysk  for the Mellichamp Chairs in 21st Century Global Dynamics                        and the Orfalea Center Hub in Global Governance hm 5/27/15

Peter Alagona (History and Environmental Studies, UCSB)Elizabeth Heckendorn Cook (English and Comparative Literature, UCSB) John Foran (Sociology, UCSB) Ken Hiltner (English and Environmental Studies, UCSB) Jeff Hoelle (Anthropology, UCSB) David Lea (Geology, USCB) Christopher Walker (English, UCSB) Faculty and graduate students will consider key issues and themes that have emerged over the course of the […]

Cody Stephens is completing a dissertation on the rise and fall of "dependency theory" in the era of the long 1960s. Sponsored by Center for the Study of Work, Labor and Democracy More Information: http://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/anti-stalinist-left/ hm 5/19/15

The UCSB History Associates and the Department of History will honor the the recipients of this year's student awards. Please let Bob Ortega (bortega@hfa.ucsb.edu) know if you plan to attend this event.A reception follows this event. A reception in HSSB 4020 follows the awards presentations. hm 5/27/15

In mid-May Mohammed Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected president, was sentenced to death, along with several other citizens. Two history faculty members with extensive experience in and knowledge of Egypt will discuss the situation. They recently held a similar event for the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) and the UCSB History Club, as […]

All graduating History majors and their families are invited: The UCSB Department of History is pleased to invite you to the annual UC Santa Barbara History Department Graduation Reception. Please join History faculty members and your fellow students for a buffet breakfast and mingling. This celebration is for all graduates of the 2014-2015 Bachelor of […]

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-4pm, until August 13 only! Location: Building 479 (The Red Barn/Old Gym), near the bus loop by South Hall on the UCSB campus. A space for healing and reflection, this exhibition honors the acts of love and compassion that emerged in Isla Vista and on campus after the tragedy on […]

Summer Session B Classes start Monday, August 3, 2015. hm 7/19/15