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Kara Dixon Vuic
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Historian of war and society @TCU. Author of “The Girls Next Door” and “Officer Nurse Woman”. Working on “Drafting Women”
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May 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I read VanDevanter from cover to cover one Friday night as an undergrad, and that’s why I do what I do. It’s also confirmation that I’m a big nerd, as if that was in question.
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The annual symposium is named in memory of TCU student and Marine Scout Sniper Benjamin W. Schmidt, who loved history and left an indelible legacy on our campus.

Many, many thanks to Dr. David and Teresa Schmidt, @smh-historians.bsky.social, @humanitiestexas.bsky.social, and many generous donors.
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Register here:
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Reception at 6, Talk at 6:45, followed by a Book Signing
Dee J. Kelly Center on TCU's campus
LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict, and Society
This symposium is named in memory of Lance Corporal Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt and generously funded by his parents, Dr. David and Teresa Schmidt. A native of San Antonio and TCU student, Benjamin joi...
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March 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thanks for listening to another season, brought to you by some amazing TCU students. Season 4 will be out soon.

Until next time, Riff Ram, y'all!! 💜
March 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Many thanks to Professor Steven Casey and TCU PhD Candidate Ryan Poff, who works with DPAA, for speaking with Mikaela about the agency's work.

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Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency
This episode discusses one of the United States Defense Agency and its mission to identify and retrieve missing military personnel like Captain Howard A. Wilson Jr., a past TCU student athlete that wa...
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March 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The symposium is held annually in memory of LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, a TCU student whose love for history and generosity lives on everyday at TCU.

Many thanks to Dr. David and Teresa Schmidt, @smh-historians.bsky.social, and a host of donors, who make the symposium possible.
March 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Join us at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center for a pre-talk reception at 6:00 PM, followed by Dr. Brigham’s lecture at 6:45, and a book signing. See the symposium website for more information and to register. We look forward to seeing you there.

addran.tcu.edu/history/stud...
LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict, and Society
This symposium is named in memory of Lance Corporal Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt and generously funded by his parents, Dr. David and Teresa Schmidt. A native of San Antonio and TCU student, Benjamin joi...
addran.tcu.edu
March 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And be sure to visit the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, opening March 22!

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The People behind the Medal of Honor
Explore the history of the Medal of Honor, how it reflects America’s turbulent past, and preparations for National Medal of Honor Museum. Tune in for a discussion of who and how US service members ser...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM