The Forum, History Department Student Journal, wins National Award
The most recent volumn of the History Department student journal, "The Forum", received 2nd prize (print version) in the 2011 Gerald D. Nash History Journal Award category given by the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society national headquarters.
Phi Alpha Theta Executive Director, Dr. Graydon A. Tunstall, University of Southern Florida, in the letter of notification to Dr. Tom Trice (HIST), praised the "time and effort your chapter devotes to produce such an outstanding historical journal. The continued high quality of your publication clearly exemplifies the dedication of you and your peers to the study of history."
"The History Department is very proud of our students and their excellent work, which is just one example of how the Cal Poly philosophy of 'Learn By Doing' works in the study of history," stated history professor and department chair, Dr.Andrew Morris.
The award makes for two award-winning volumes in a row for The Forum; in 2010, Volume 2 was awarded 1st prize in the electronic journal category and 3rd prize in the print journal category of the Nash History Journal Award.
The contents of the award winning volume are available at Cal Poly's Digital Commons. Print copies are also available in the History Department Office, building 47, room 27.