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New Position for Dr. Andrea (McWethy) Hetley

 Andrea (McWethy) Hetley, who was here as a graduate student in US history from 2009-12, will start a new full-time job as the archivist for the Sisters of the Presentation in San Francisco after Thanksgiving.

The Sisters of the Presentation is a religious order that was started in 18th century Ireland.  Here is a link to a video about the history of the Sisters in the San Francisco region:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbF6zuZtxjU

And here is a more personal view of life in the order by three older Sisters:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tLLMHL_6o

Exciting News for Dr. Torsten Homberger

Torsten Homberger, who received his PhD working with Raymond Sun in 2014, is starting an appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor for modern European history in the History Department at the University of Nebraska-Kearney after a number of years on the faculty there as an Instructor.  https://www.unk.edu/academics/history/torsten-homberger.php

He is also publishing a revised version of his dissertation with the University of Massachusetts Press, forthcoming in November 2021.  Here is the link to his book:  The Honor Dress of the Movement (umasspress.com)

Congratulations Dr. Homberger!

Brad Richardson Receives the David Douglas Award

Brad Richardson (B.A. History, WSU Vancouver, 2012), Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, has been awarded the David Douglas Award by the Washington State Historical Society! This award honors the significant contribution of an individual or an organization through projects, exhibits, publications or educational products  which informs or expands our appreciation of Washington State history during the year. Nominators spoke to Richardson’s leadership and the museum’s continued community engagement throughout the pandemic: “When the museum was shuttered, the work was not. The staff worked tirelessly to ensure that exhibits were virtually available; educational efforts continued; and outreach to the community did not stop.”

Good News to Share on the Work of WSU History Alumni

Three WSU History alums are direct contributors to the planning for the Nez Perce National Historical Park’s renamed Spalding-Allen Collection and related museum collections holdings – Trevor Bond, Tabitha Erdey, and Kristine Leier.

See the full story:

A Story Come Full Circle | Community & Lifestyle | Lewiston | Inland 360: Where you go for what you do

Dr. Stefan Bradley celebrated in Washington State Magazine

Dr. Stefan Bradley
Stefan Bradley, image from Working Forward, courtesy of Loyola Marymount University Magazine

Stefan Bradley (’98 MA History) was recently interviewed and highlighted in a Washington State Magazine article by Tom Kertscher, titled “Working Forward.” Now a professor of African American Studies and coordinator for diversity and inclusion initiatives at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Dr. Bradley studied with Dr. LeRoy Ashby during his time in our program. We celebrate Dr. Bradley’s success and hope you’ll take the opportunity to read more about his books and work at Loyola Marymount. You can access the Washington State Magazine article by clicking here.

Dr. Stefan Bradley interviewed in Washington State Magazine

Stefan Bradley (’98 MA History) was recently interviewed and highlighted in a Washington State Magazine article by Tom Kertscher, titled “Working Forward.” Now a professor of African American Studies and coordinator for diversity and inclusion initiatives at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Dr. Bradley studied with Dr. LeRoy Ashby during his time in our program. We celebrate Dr. Bradley’s success and hope you’ll take the opportunity to read more about his books and work at Loyola Marymount. You can access the Washington State Magazine article by clicking here.