The MC History department invites all to this FREE event

The MC History department invites all to this FREE event
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The MC History department invites all to this FREE event 

The MC History department invites all to this FREE event that covers subjects in a historical perspective and showcases community college and lower division branches of Texas colleges and universities.  Presentations include traditional history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, political science, art and the teaching of these areas.

Saturday, March 259:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.F. Marie Hall Academic Building Lecture Hall (room 101)

“We are excited about the agenda for this year’s symposium, as the topics are diverse and cover aspects of history that may not be familiar to many,” said MC Henry Chair of History Dr. David Hopkins, who also serves as event coordinator. “

2023 topics include

Lawn Atlas Missile SiloHealthcare in Rural TexasHistoric Hotels of West TexasPermian Baseball:  Midland’s Rise within the HIerarchy of America’s GameThe University Lands: Land and Higher Education in Texas

Symposium participants will be able to ask questions and participate in discussion following each presentation.

The symposium and accompanying West Texas Journal of History are made possible through a generous endowment by Paula and Jim Henry.

Original source can be found here



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