College of Staten Island History Department

College of Staten Island History Department The History Department at the College of Staten Island, CUNY The department offers a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in History.

Its courses combine the traditional function of the scholarly examination of the past for its value in general education with the utilitarian concern for preparing students with the basic skills to enable them to live more meaningfully. It seeks to train future historians, to update the teaching of history by secondary school teachers, and to provide opportunities for lifelong education. History m

ay also be taken as a minor. Professor Susan Smith-Peter is the current Chair of the Department. Professor John Dixon coordinates the Master’s degree program in History, and Professor David Traboulay coordinates the interdisciplinary Master’s degree program in Liberal Studies. The directors of two interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree programs reside in the History Department. They are Professor Emmanuel Mbah, of African and African Diaspora Studies, and Professor Catherine Lavender, of American Studies.

New article shows how CSI is a great way for Staten Islanders to meet their goals, no matter how high.
06/30/2026

New article shows how CSI is a great way for Staten Islanders to meet their goals, no matter how high.

The college is working to shed its reputation as a back-up school for borough residents.

CSI Is now offering free associate degrees in high-demand fields, including in education. Take a look.
06/18/2026

CSI Is now offering free associate degrees in high-demand fields, including in education. Take a look.

Associate degrees in high-demand fields will be offered through the CUNY Reconnect program.

A positive story about CSI in the Advance.
06/15/2026

A positive story about CSI in the Advance.

This is not your dad's CSI or Wagner College: Can Staten Island's schools come out on top?

Very proud to see our public history and history MA graduate Gabby Leone featured in the Staten Island Advance for her g...
06/08/2026

Very proud to see our public history and history MA graduate Gabby Leone featured in the Staten Island Advance for her great work at Historic Richmond Town. Congratulations, Gabby!

An unexpected stop at Historic Richmond Town reveals how local history connects to today.

Congratulations to the History Department Class of 2026! 🥳🥳
06/04/2026

Congratulations to the History Department Class of 2026! 🥳🥳

05/21/2026

Listen as Public History student Anthony Di Marco talks about his exciting internship this semester at the Federation of Italian-American Organizations (FIAO) of Brooklyn – congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Anthony!

Professor Susan Smith-Peter gave a talk on the polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, a Russian version of Benjamin Franklin. Plea...
05/08/2026

Professor Susan Smith-Peter gave a talk on the polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, a Russian version of Benjamin Franklin. Please click on the link to see the full lecture.

Discover why Mikhail Lomonosov personifies the transition from old Russia to the new Petrine era, and how he transformed Russia's approach to science. 💗 DON...

Always great to get a shout out! Glad to hear our students are doing so well at Historic Richmond Town.
05/03/2026

Always great to get a shout out! Glad to hear our students are doing so well at Historic Richmond Town.

April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible people who bring our museum to life! Meet Mariam and Alexander, two of our dedicated museum docents who help make every visit more meaningful. Through their engaging gallery tours, they share the stories, history, and hidden details that make our Historic Museum such a special place. Next time you visit, be sure to join one of their tours, you might just see the past in a whole new way! Join us in thanking Mariam and Alexander for their passion, time, and commitment. We couldn’t do it without you!

Join us next Friday, April 24 for a (Zoom) lecture by Dr. Emily Neumeier, our guest at the History Department Lecture Se...
04/18/2026

Join us next Friday, April 24 for a (Zoom) lecture by Dr. Emily Neumeier, our guest at the History Department Lecture Series! A link to the registration page is in the comments. See you there!

Prof. Susan Smith-Peter will be giving a talk on zoom titled "Mikhail Lomonosov: The Misremembered Hero" at the Russian ...
03/31/2026

Prof. Susan Smith-Peter will be giving a talk on zoom titled "Mikhail Lomonosov: The Misremembered Hero" at the Russian History Museum in Jordanville, NY, on April 18 at 1. Lomonosov is famous to Russians, but less so to Americans. He is the Russian equivalent of Ben Franklin - i.e., someone everybody knows. All are welcome!
https://www.russianhistorymuseum.org/event/mikhail-lomonosov/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4sORleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecMeTmOW5oSiozVcktC0zv-jil0UgYZVaFUUsxtaGf9uooiIKkNp4nrW885Q_aem_1notQOPhJjNq1xvw2mnPJA

Mikhail Lomonosov: The Misremembered Hero An online lecture with Dr. Susan Smith-Peter The lecture will discuss how Mikhail Lomonosov, the 18th century polymath and poet, turned into a culture hero. A culture hero personifies the transition from one era to another, in this case from old Russia to ne...

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