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Thursday, August 24, 2023

1456 - The printing of the Gutenberg Bible is completed.

1814 - British forces capture Washington, D.C. and destroy many landmarks (War of 1812).

1932 - 1st transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman, Amelia Earhart begins in Los Angeles, California.

2008 - Summer Olympics in Beijing becomes the most watched event on TV ever - nearly 5 billion, 70% of world's population.

Flying High at the Beach: Birds, Dancers, Merce and Michelson. The New York Times.

Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Open. Here’s How to Enroll. The New York Times.

What Good Is Eco-Art Without Community? Hyperallergic.

Welcome back to campus—and back to our snazzy, most-improved newsletter, which took some time away this summer to rest and recharge, but is now excited about the new school year. Hope you all are too!

— Prof. Tom Guglielmo, Chair

Humanities & Social Sciences Grad Student Picnic

When: Friday, September 1, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Square 80 (behind AMST townhouse)

No RSVP required; food and drinks provided!

Mark Your Calendars!
GW American Studies Dept. Welcome Back Party

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM
Where: Square 80 (located behind AMST townhouse)

Celebrate the beginning of another academic year with the AMST family! Share your summer highlights, catch up with professors and colleagues, and enjoy yummy food and beverages.

More details to come!

Org Fair Fridays!

When: September 8; September 15; September 22 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: University Yard (USC 3rd Floor Rain Location)

Join us September 8th, September 15th, and September 22nd for Org Fair Fridays and find your path! The Org Fair Fridays will take place on University Yard from 4-6 PM. The rain location will be the 3rd floor of the University Student Center. 

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Book Discussion and Signing—Black Modernisms in the Transatlantic World

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 PM
Where: NGA, West Building Lecture Hall

Join us for a discussion about Black Modernisms in the Transatlantic World with co-editor Huey Copeland and contributing author Kellie Jones, moderated by Center dean and co-editor Steven Nelson. A book signing will follow.

View the event here. Register here.

Alum Julia Russo (BA '23) was awarded the 2023 Julian Clement Chase Undergraduate Research Writing Prize for their article on historic displacement in Foggy Bottom, originally written for Prof. Guglielmo's seminar "Interrogating GW."

Current PhD candidate Cam Cannon was named a 2023 Henry F. May Fund Fellow by the Society for US Intellectual History. The fellowship will support their continued dissertation research.

Over the summer, Professors Tom Guglielmo and Libby Anker were promoted to full Professor! Major congratulations to them both!

Professor Melani McAlister recently completed research in Paris at the archives of the Musée de Quai Branly for a forthcoming project. Professor McAlister is seen here enjoying a requisite glass of wine after a day of research!

Mosaic Theater Company offers group and student discounts for their topical, politically-charged plays. Groups of 10 or more receive a 30% discount, and students receive a $20 discount on tickets. Visit their website and/or contact their Box Office at 202.399.7993 ext. 501 or boxoffice@atlasarts.org

Call for Applications: The American Philosophical Society is accepting applications for their Franklin Research Grants program designed to help meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. More information and the application can be found here // Deadline: October 2, 2023.

Call for Applications: Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is looking to hire a part-time Visitor Services Assistant. This is a great role for recent graduates, graduate students or upperclassmen with schedule flexibility. Interested candidates can find more information here.

Need Support?

Has leadership changed in the American Studies Department? Who do I contact for support?

Yes! Prof. Anker serves as the new DUS for this Academic Year; Prof. Cohen-Cole serves as DGS for the Fall 2023 semester; and Prof. Guglielmo serves as MA advisor for the Fall 2023 semester.

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