Stories tagged with: Contemporary History Institute

The Contemporary History Institute and The George Washington Forum Present

April 8 event to focus on shared experiences of acclaimed author Vonnegut and former OHIO professor in World War II

March 28, 2025 4 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum and the Contemporary History Institute will host Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner and Ohio University alumna Isabel Huber Planton for the Tuesday, April 8 presentation.

Traditional Korean style architecture at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea

Events

"South Korea and the Challenges It Faces": Contemporary History Institute hosts guest speaker

March 11, 2025 2 min

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Dr. Ji Young Choi discussing “South Korea's Achievements and Challenges It Faces: A Historical Perspective” on Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in Baker Center 231.

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2025 Baker Peace Conference to explore postwar Vietnam

February 10, 2025 4 min

Themed "After Saigon's Fall: The Postwar Decade (1975-1985)," the conference will take place February 20-21.

Contemporary History Institute

Guest speaker event featuring former NBA player Len Elmore

October 9, 2024 3 min

The Contemporary History Institute hosts the 7th annual Elizabeth Evans Baker Endowed Lecture featuring Len Elmore discussing “The Evolution and Revolution of College Sports” on Thursday October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

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Student Success

Five doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

May 28, 2024 7 min

Five graduate students are the 2024–25 recipients of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

Baker Peace Conference to focus on 'Democracy in Decline?' on Feb. 22-23

February 13, 2024 3 min

The Contemporary History Institute will host the 2024 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Democracy in Decline? The Politics of Pluralism, Participation, and Populism,” on Feb. 22-23.

David Crane to discuss Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal on Oct. 17, says 'Putin hears my footsteps'

October 5, 2023 2 min

One of the most recognized international criminal lawyers in the world, David Crane is leading a team setting up a Special Tribunal for Ukraine on the Crimes of Aggression against Vladimir Putin.

Kyle Balzer joins American Enterprise Institute as Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow

September 15, 2023 4 min

Alumnus Kyle Balzer, '22 History Ph.D., starts his new position as a Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to discuss Russia-Ukraine War on Sept. 21

September 11, 2023 2 min

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (retired) discussing "The Russia-Ukraine War: Its Origins, the Present Fight, and Prognosis for the Future” on Sept. 21.

These 4 students won Contemporary History fellowships for 2022-23

Student Success

Four doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

April 27, 2023 6 min

Four graduate students are the 2023–24 winners of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

History student Robert Green awarded Boren Fellowship for research in Cambodia

April 24, 2023 2 min

History doctoral student Robert Green has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to conduct research in Cambodia.

Race in the Crucible of War book cover with photo of Black soldiers in Vietnam

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's book examines African American experiences during Vietnam War

March 16, 2023 6 min

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's new book "Race in the Crucible of War" examines African American experiences with racial issues during the Vietnam War.

James Bohland at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference

History graduate students present at America in the World Consortium organized by OHIO alumnus

March 15, 2023 2 min

History doctoral candidates James Bohland and Cameron Dunbar presented their research at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference organized by recent OHIO graduate Kyle Balzer.

Chester Pach says Reagan speech set stage for 'verifiable reduction in nuclear weapons'

February 22, 2023 2 min

Chester Pach published an essay recently on one of Ronald Reagan’s most famous — and controversial — speeches. In that address, Reagan called the Vietnam War “a noble cause.”

2023 Baker Peace Conference: A New Cold War? set for Feb. 23-24

January 6, 2023 2 min

Are we in a new Cold War? This is the theme of the Contemporary History Institute’s annual Baker Peace Conference taking place Feb. 23-24 in Ohio University’s Walter Rotunda.

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