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St. Mary's University Public History
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We specialize in San Antonio and Latinx history, digital history & heritage tourism. #PHStMU
Check our M.A. and graduate certificates in public history!
Register now for HS3301 "History of Texas" for Spring 2026!

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November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Fall 2025 History Department Fall Symposium!!

Join us for an exciting evening of student research presentations at the History Department Fall Symposium!

🗓 When: Thursday, November 20th | 5-7 PM
📍 Where: Reinbolt 001
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're looking for a Lecturer in US History, starting next Fall! The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load, which can include survey and upper-level courses, as well as graduate courses. https://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/3916073
Lecturer of History - San Antonio, TX
The Department of History at St. Mary's University invites applications for a full time, non-tenure line Lecturer position in United States History to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load (four courses per semester). Teaching responsibilities include survey courses in US history, as well as upper division and graduate courses in the candidate's area of specializatio...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Preparing to register? Register for HS3358 "Ancient Rome" for spring 2026

Questions? Email broot@stmarytx.edu
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Getting ready to register? Consider registering for HS3391A, "Preserving Community Stories with Oral History"

Questions? Email Dr.Wieck at lwieck@stmarytx.edu
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Check out Kitty Chen's Capstone Project on "Documenting Music: Chronicling the Fiesta Jazz Festival at St. Mary's University"

Go to link to read more: https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/23/
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Check out Edgar Velazquez's capstone project on " Radical Rattlers: A Narrative of Latino Students at St. Mary's University in the 1960's"

https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/6/
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Check out Edgar Velazquez's capstone project on " Radical Rattlers: A Narrative of Latino Students at St. Mary's University in the 1960's"

https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/6/
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM
In this interview series by August Guzman, Father George Montague, Franz Schorp, and Leticia Morales-Bissaro share their personal connections to St. Mary's University's Assumption Chapel. Together, their accounts highlight the chapel's evolving role in the St. Mary's community over time.
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
As part of our ongoing oral history project, Euris Morales sat down with Brother Jim Jakely, Franz Schorp, and Earl Leistikow to reflect on the legacy of the Marianist Cemetery at St. Mary's University.

Go to the link or scan the QR Code
https://linktr.ee/stmupublichistory
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Join us in "Detained: A St. Mary's University Community Read and Platica"
on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the UC - Mengler Conference Room

#STMU #StMarys #PublicHistory #History #BookClub #Detained #HispanicHeritage #HHM
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Check out Glory Turnbull's capstone project on "The CoBALT Oral History Project: Reflections on a Near-Century of Archaeology"

Go to https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/8/ to read more!

#STMU #StMarys #StMarysUniversity #Capstone #research #archaeology
October 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
October 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Check out Victoria Villaseñor's Capstone project on "The Ballet Folklórico de San Antonio: A Vehicle of Empowerment and Cultural Preservation through Dance"

Go to link to read more! https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/11/
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Come learn more about St. Mary's University Public History graduate programs at NCPH U Virtual Grad Fair this Thursday and Friday! Free to sign up to attend!

Go to link to learn more: https://ncph.org/conference/2025-grad-fair/for-prospective-students/
October 8, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Come learn more about St. Mary's University Public History graduate programs at NCPH U Virtual Grad Fair this Thursday and Friday! Free to sign up to attend!

Go to link in bio to learn more

#STMU #StMarys #PublicHistory #History #Graduate #Fair #Virtual
October 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Join us for the CMAS Soft Launch!
Discover St. Mary's new hub for Mexican American & Latino/a/x research, culture, and community 🌎

🗓 Oct 7 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 UC Conference Room B
🎶 Snacks, music & mean...
#STMU #StMarys #PublicHistory #History #CMAS #Culture #Community #HispanicServingInstitution
October 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
New on the MB&MM Podcast Series: Amariah Williams, planner with the City of San Antonio Development Services Department, shows how she uses ArcGIS advanced mapping to recover and reframe the history of Black San Antonio.

https://youtu.be/VdhkDvnt8mM?si=MoHZYo9GrUPqWYUs
October 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Join us in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Voting Rights Act!

📅 Monday, September 29
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Mengler Conference Room

#STMU #StMarys #StMarysUniversity #History #PublicHistory #VotingRights #1975
September 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to Gabriella Parra for her great work as a research intern at SAAACAM. Her big finale was this trip to the center for American History Archives at UT Austin to research the Maverick family papers.
September 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We are excited to share the first CMAS event at St. Mary's was so well-attended that we needed to migrate to a bigger room! Thanks to Robert L. Santos and Jerry Gonzalez for bringing us together!

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September 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The History Department has an exciting lineup of events! From book clubs and panels to field trips, receptions, and the legendary Cake & Snake, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with us. Check out the full schedule and mark your calendars!
September 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🐍🍰 Join us for Cake & Snake on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 4:30–6:00 PM at the Pub!

✨ Free History Department merch & snacks while supplies last!
September 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Check out Gwyn Hartung's Capstone Project on "The Emma Tenayuca Project"

Go to the link to read more! https://commons.stmarytx.edu/capstone/13/
September 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM