Phi Alpha Theta

Phi Alpha Theta Induction - Nov. 20, 5 p.m., Coburn Hall

The UML chapter of Phi Alpha Theta will induct new members on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at 5 p.m., in 109 Coburn Hall.  New members this year include Andrew W. Jones, William J. McCarthy, Robert Fines, Nicole B. Wijnen-Riems, Victoria L. Tesoniero, Christopher Spraker, Christopher J. Curry, Harrison P. Quinn, Zachary D. Manning, and Jenna M. Lapachinski.  For details, please contact this year's acting advisor, Prof. Shehong Chen.

About Phi Alpha Theta

The Alpha Mu Epsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, national history honor society, was founded in 2005.

History of the Chapter

For more than a century, the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been educating students to work in the real-world, solve real problems and help real people. The University began as the Lowell Normal School, founded in 1894 to prepare students to become teachers, and the Lowell Textile School, founded in 1895 to train technicians and managers for the textile industry. Over the next 75 years, both institutions extended their offerings to meet the growing needs of the region. Lowell State and Lowell Tech, as they were then known, merged in 1975 to form the University of Lowell. In 1991, the campus became part of the University of Massachusetts system.  

The History Department offers a variety of courses in European, American, African, Latin American, and Asian history, from the ancient world to contemporary events.  All full-time faculty (ten in 2006-07) hold the Ph.D. The department currently has about 110-120 undergraduate majors.  

In 2002, students founded a History Club to promote the study of History at UML and to offer intellectual and social activities for faculty, students, and the local community. These have included Lincolnfest, graduation receptions, History symposiums, course fairs, trips to local conferences (e.g. New England Historical Association), fundraisers and so forth.  

In 2005, a number of students expressed an interest in establishing a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. The aim of the local chapter is to celebrate student achievement in the study of History; to encourage further historical study and research by both faculty and students; and to work closely with the History Club. The Alpha Mu Epsilon chapter at UML is currently in the process of selecting its student leaders for the 2007-08 academic year, and hopes to organize several events to promote the discipline of History.

Faculty Advisor

For more information, please contact the Phi Alpha Theta Faculty Advisor:

Prof. Christopher Carlsmith
Tel: (978) 934-4277
Email: Christopher_Carlsmith@uml.edu

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