Dr. Julia Cummiskey, assistant professor of history, is currently completing a post-doctoral fellowship in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of the History of Medicine. Dr. Cummiskey authored the below article as part of a series on “A Historical Guide to Pandemic Responses,” published by the JHU Department of the History of Medicine.
Highlights from Workshop on the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
See student reactions and highlights from the simulation workshop that showed the impact of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment between 1932-1972 and taught students about racism in the medical profession.
Black History Month Events
This year’s Black History Month program offers many exciting opportunities and events for students, including a free 3-day civil rights trip, several powerful experiential learning activities, and social gatherings to network, debate, and learn. Check out Black History Month program highlights here.
Highlights from Lunch, Learn & Link #1: History Student Forum
The UTC Department of History’s Spring 2020 Lunch, Learn & Link Series had its first session on Wednesday, January 29! See highlights here.
Lunch, Learn & Link #2: History Career Panel
The UTC Department of History’s Spring 2020 Lunch, Learn & Link Series will have its second session on Wednesday, February 26!