Columbus State University History, Geography, & Philosophy Department

10/15/2026

Want to learn about how to conduct your own oral histories with military veterans? Join the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections on October 20th for 2 workshops with specialists from the Library of Congress!

Do you have a friend or family member who's served in the military but hasn't shared their story yet? Do you want to learn more about their personal life experiences? Or are you curious about conducting your own oral histories? Do you want to learn how to navigate difficult topics and engage with our veteran community?

Join us on October 20th for two workshops with specialists from the Library of Congress!

10/15/2026

Reminder! Tonight is the second event in the Hallock Endowment for Military History's 2026–2027 lecture series on "The U.S. War in Afghanistan."

“Afghanistan Before 9/11: Understanding the Road to a Turning Point," will feature Robert B. Rakove, a scholar of U.S. foreign policy and Afghanistan’s place in the Cold War, and Belquis Ahmadi, an expert on Afghan society, women’s rights, and peacebuilding, this panel will examine the historical forces that shaped Afghanistan before September 11, 2001.

7 PM @ RiverPark Campus - Frank Brown Hall, Rm 1304
Stay for a dessert reception and book signing following the program.

10/14/2026

Spring 2027 Registration begins next week! Here is an overview of the History, Geography, and Philosophy classes that we are offering next semester.

10/12/2026

Columbus folks! Join us this Thursday for the second event in our 2026-27 Lecture Series on the US War in Afghanistan, featuring Rob Rakove and Belquis Ahmadi, who will be discussing Afghanistan before 9/11!

7:00 at Frank Brown Hall, corner of 12th and Broadway!

10/05/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow evening for a dialogue with LTG (R) In Bum Chun (ROK Army) and MG (R) David Lesperance (US Army) on current US/ROK National Security Issues! Reception at 5:30 at the Corn Center and event at 7:00 at the Bo Bartlett Center!

10/05/2026

Join us for a special screening of the classic film "Grapes of Wrath" on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 PM in Arnold Hall 113. History Convocation credit is available.

09/25/2026

Join us for a special screening of the 2006 film "Idiocracy" on Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 PM in Arnold Hall 113. Come see the movie that predicted the downfall of America … and the rise of Crocs! Convocation credit is available.

09/15/2026

Don’t forget to join us on Thursday, September 17 at the Rankin Livery (1017 1st Ave in Columbus) as we welcome Shamila N. Chaudhary of the Afghanistan War Commission to kick off our 2026-27 Hallock Lecture Series on Afghanistan! Dessert reception to follow and convocation credit is available!

09/14/2026

The Hallock Endowment at Columbus State University is launching its first “Step Into History” battlefield tour this fall with a trip to Savannah to learn about the Savannah Campaigns of the American Revolution. Join me and Ricardo Herrera for what promises to be an amazing trip!

09/10/2026

Dr. Bryan Banks has been awarded a competitive fellowship to conduct research at Stanford University’s special collections this year. Read more here about his project: https://francestanford.stanford.edu/projects/great-pigeon-massacre-1789-and-environmental-origins-french-revolution Columbus State University Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections

This study reconstructs a largely overlooked episode of coordinated peasant action—the widespread destruction of aristocratic dovecotes in 1789—and argues that these attacks illuminate the environmental and economic foundations of the Old Regime. By examining how peasants targeted pigeons, a spe...