Alumni Comments
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Because DePaul is one of the best universities out there. The
faculty in the history department are very knowledgable and DePaul
students can learn more from them than anywhere else.
What areas of history interest you the most, and why?
- Civil War history, because my part of the family fought for
the south.
- European History, because it has made up most of 20th century
history.
- Middle Eastern history, because it is becoming a focal point
of the future.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I had many great professors at DePaul. Every class brought its
own new and exciting perspective. I do not remember a single professor
who did not have much experience in his or her taught subject.
My middle eastern and India history professor, who has since passed
on, was the most memorable. He seemed to live it all and had seen
it all.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- My love for history and the professors are the best; they truly
care about every student.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Early 20th Century American History
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Any Women's History Class; c'mon, there were 29 girls and I
was one of usually 2 or 3 guys in the class!
Joy Noel Coppoletta,
2003 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I chose the history department because I wanted to be a high
school history teacher. It is also my favorite subject.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Medieval History, Ancient Civilizations, US History, and classes
that explain what it is/means to be a historian.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I really enjoyed Dr. Karen Scott's classes. She taught me to
be a more thorough reader with textual analysis.
- I also enjoyed Professor Schultz's HST 199 class. His Vincentian
Missionary research project taught me a lot about being a historian.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Coming out of high school, history was my best subject and I
really loved it. It seemed like a natural fit for me at DePaul
and the professors in the History Department made it easy for
me to realize I had made the right choice. It was the right fit
for me, at the right school, at the right time.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I have always loved British history simply because they dominated
the world, one way or another, from Henry VIII through WWI.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- My most memorable experience was defending my con position on
the credibility of Marxism in Dr. Sippel's Russian History class
against not only my debate opponent, but Dr. Sippel and the rest
of the class as well.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- At that time I was interested in becoming a high school teacher.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- The history of countries and their conflicts throughout.
- The issues that ultimately led to the wars of the world.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Constitutional History of the U.S. and Dr. Erlebacher's classes.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I remember having to take three semesters of world history courses
and really enjoying them very much, being quite impressed with
the profs Drs. Garfield, Lehman, and Sippel. I thought for awhile
that I, too, wanted to be a history teacher or professor. But
woe is me, I am a banker now.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I was always fascinated with feudal Japan, probably because
of the samurai culture, but lately, especially since 9/11, I have
become quite fascinated with US history and have done quite a
bit of reading up on it in the past couple of years--everything
from revolutionary war history, including biographies of Franklin,
Adams, and Jefferson, to WWII and the Korean War and, of course,
the Civil War (currently reading Battle Cry of Freedom,
by James McPherson). I have been wanting to learn about our path
in history and what has shaped us as Americans.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I remember a course with Dr. Cornelius Sippel about racism.
It was extremely thought provoking and indicative of what I enjoyed
about all of my history classes - the active dialogues about past
issues and how they continue to affect us today.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- First answer would be, it was something I could understand to
get me out of school quicker.
- Second answer would be, I love details and patterns. It was
better than high school as exact dates weren't as important. History
has helped me analyze and understand events a little better. It
has ruined the way I think, however. It is a lot harder for me
to read fiction as I prefer real events.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I primarily concentrated on Asian history. It was easier to
understand than English history. I also enjoyed German history.
There were so many similarities between Japan and Germany.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Most of my classes were with Drs. Garfield and Farkas. Dr. Farkas'
method of teaching steered me into history in the first place.
Dr. Garfield (who became my advisor) help me understand maps and
put together sequences of events--exact dates were not important.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- DePaul University had the fantastic combination of being located
in Lincoln Park in Chicago (and I, being a local, did not want
to move out of state) and having small classes where the students
had the opportunity to interact with the faculty. The History
department has a much smaller number of students than most other
departments, and I feel we were unique and appreciated there.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Ancient History was my favorite subject to study, Egyptology
beng my specialization. I had wanted to study the culture and
language of Egypt since I was 7 years old. The country is rich
in history, and because of the civilization's various permutations,
it became much more than the "land of the mummies" and
the various "documentaries" one sees on the Discovery
Channel. So much remains unexplored, not only historically, but
archaeologically and papyrologically as well. My passion for Egypt
only grew as the years went by, and finally in college, I was
able to study what I was interested in at great length and depth.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I enjoyed the lectures of my History professors most particularly
for their desire to solicit our opinions and ideas about controversial
or perhaps simply interesting topics. It was not only a way to
display our knowledge of the subject (a chance to shine, if you
will) but also to have a dialogue with our professors demonstrating
they cared about discussing topics that interested us, even if
that meant we weren't always following the syllabus. A good teacher
doesn't just follow the rules. He or she knows when to break them.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- The quality of faculty members like Professors Bucking, Schultz,
Scott, and Kozlowski. They offered invaluable insight into history;
in addition, they were incredibly approachable.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- My area of interest is Islamic history with an emphasis on the
Middle Ages and Egypt. I can recall my first class with Dr. Schultz
where he spoke so eloquently about the Fatamid Caliphate and their
traditions of learning. From there I was hooked.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Three outstanding professors made a lasting impact on me:
- Dr. Kozlowski's amazing lectures and erudite commentary
on everything from current events to fashion trends of ancient
India
- Dr. Bucking's exhuberant approach to archeology that made
ancient Egypt so incredibly lively
- Dr. Schultz's intense and informative lectures that shaped
my understanding of history
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I opted to study history after enrolling at DePaul University.
To put it simply, I chose to study history because I always found
myself wondering how things got to be the way they are. I also
had a lifelong fascination with the past and wondering what everyday
life was like at different points in history. Overall, I think
history is the best academic discipline to study if one seeks
to understand the world in which we live.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- My primary focus is on modern Latin American history, with an
emphasis on U.S. involvement in the region. I am interested in
the gulf between U.S. rhetoric on democracy and development and
the reality of U.S. policies and practices in Latin America, from
fomenting coups and support for state terrorism to the imposition
of the neoliberal agenda and the conversion of the political culture
to malleable technocracy. After meeting my wife, a Bulgarian,
I also became quite interested in Balkan history and the manner
in which the great powers have continually stifled the national
aspirations of the region's various peoples. I lived with her
in Bulgaria for a year (2002-3) and got a taste of the neoliberal
order being applied to a post-Communist state, which was enlightening
as well. (Please no negative marks for oversimplification!!)
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I very much enjoyed a course taught by Professor Mockaitis during
my senior year that compared revolutions in a number of countries.
I also had a good time studying with Professor Pelz, who challenged
some of my youthful political views in a constructive way. I also
have to say that my two study-abroad trips in Mexico (border issues,
NAFTA) and El Salvador (post-war problems, neoliberal economy)
were fantastic educational experiences. Though this may not be
the forum for such statements, I also want to thank Professor
Mockaitis for his assistance in facilitating my year-long study-abroad
trip to University College London, which was exactly the experience
I needed at that point in my life. And thanks to all the professors
I studied with at DePaul for helping me become what I am -- a
young historian struggling to find a career that lets me use these
wonderful, undervalued skills!
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Because I felt it was the most intellectually challenging subject
and would prepare me for a future in Law school.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- The actual study of history itself or the history of history
because it enables one to ask questions and analyze other peoples'
interpretations of the past.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- The teachers in the History Department are some of the most
intellectual people that I have ever met!
Karen E. Murphy
Fulkerson, 1983 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I started my undergrad studies as an English Major. Through
the course of my studies I realized that in order to understand
the literature, I really needed to understand the period in which
it was written. That launched me into a History major. Please
note, I actually graduated with my BA in June 1981. I completed
my MA in History in February, 1983. (I listed my last graduating
year above.)
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I enjoy many different areas. I'm probably most interested in
European history since the 1500's.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- It's been many years since I attended DePaul. I had many excellent
instructors including but not limited to Dr. Robert Garfield,
Dr. Joseph Lehmann, Dr. Jim Krokar, and others. What is most memorable
for me is the way they all had of turning what could normally
be considered a dry subject into a mesmerizing experience by drawing
the students into history in a way that you could relate to whatever
was being taught and understand what was happening, why, and how
it impacted the current world.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Because I had (and have) always loved history, and I found DePaul's
program to be the most desirable to me.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Ancient, Medieval, European. These areas are not only the most
interesting and exciting, but formed the basis for western civilization
(as we know it) and particularly, set the stage for the American
Period of world history.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Learning under Dr. Cornelius Sippel. He is one of the few professors
I had in both college and law school who really stands out in
my mind as a fine educator, interested in both his subject and
in his students.
Marcia Ann Zielinski
Hirsch, 1966 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Taking Dr. Lehman's class and Ms. Mulvihill's class. Both of
these professors made history come alive. It is, in fact, that
the areas of history I still love reading about are the ones they
taught - Europe and Mexico. Everyone else is reading today's "hot"
novels and I am reading things like The Culture of Poland
and The Aztecs - Rise and Fall.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I liked history in grammer school and high school and decided
to pursue it in college.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- The history of each country in the world: how it came to be,
how it develped its language and culture, etc.
Lorraine (Henning)
Kiewiet, 1971 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- At the time, revolutionary periods in European history interested
me.
- Subsequently, Japanese history was of interest.
- Today, as a technical writer in the computer systems industry,
I'm sure that my interest in the history of things and ideas "helps
me in my work."
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Any of Dr. Sipple's courses!
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I developed an interest in history when I was still in primary
school. I chose DePaul, probably like most grads of my vintage,
because it was here in Chicago.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I enjoy virtually any kind of history. Even though I am now
a historian by profession, I read history for fun, too. My specialties
as a teacher are Eastern European history, World History, and
History of Cartography. I research Eastern Europe and cartography.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I can remember taking the first African-American history course
offered at DePaul, taught by Arthur Turner in the late 1960s,
after a lot of pressure on the university by the Black Student
Union. The class was huge, and included members of both the BSU
and the John Birch Society. As a student, I learned a lot.
- Now that I am a teacher, I am in awe of Art Turner's moxie in
taking on the class. I also remember many classes with Cornelius
Sippel, whose role playing in the classroom made him a favorite
of many students. You never knew what his own particular take
on a subject was. But that role playing taught us the need for
historians to be able to approach a subject from a multiplicity
of viewpoints.
Jeffrey Joseph Kropp,
1998 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I enjoyed the campus life and the professors.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Early American history, mainly because this is such a great
country and its greatness can mostly be traced to its beginnings.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Dr. Pantsov was a marvelous professor and I enjoyed his courses
very much.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- The professors and amount of course offerings!!
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Modern Europe
- French Revolution
- Tudor England
- WWI ERA
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Dr. Lehman lectures, Professor Garfield, Ben Richardson, and
of course the Russian history courses taught by Dr. Sippel--they
were the greatest!!
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Frankly, I prepped at DePaul University Academy, graduating
in 1949, and just drifted across the street to the University.
My family was poor and the tuition was affordable. I did not intend
to major in history but my first history class was offered by
an impressive teacher who bluntly told me that he intended to
be my advisor and that my career would be as an academic historian.
Prof. Paul Hughes was right. I continued on to an MA at DePaul
and a PhD from the University of Chicago and a more than 40-year
career teaching and writing history.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I am a social historian with a primary focus in European history.
Over the years I have developed subfields in Women's History,
the History of Revolutions, and Africa. As I approached retirement,
I undertook intensive study in the evolution of society in Northern
Wisconsin, where I live. I have since published four books on
that subject; the last was Frontier Village, published
in February 2003, which studies the creation of a European society
against the retreat of Ojibwa Indians to reservations in the region.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- The intensly profesional values of Prof. Paul Hughes provided
standards that have remained with me. His stern demands of critical
intellect and clean writing were important, as were his reluctance
to give easy grades. He made me a teacher/scholar. There was no
one else in the department who matched him in those years.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Outstanding faculty, small class size, strong reputation.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- All types, really! I focused on Sino-Soviet studies while at
DePaul, but also enjoy European history in general. I also enjoyed
studying the history of U.S. foreign policy and believe I had
a few classes with Professors Grossman and Croak in that regard...
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- All of the classes I had with Professor Alexander Pantsov, who
I understand has since left DePaul. He was one of the greatest
teachers I have ever had.
- I also have very fond memories of classes with Judith Ross,
Howard Lindsey, and Warren Schultz.
- Historical Concepts & Methods with Professor Krokar was
excellent, and set a perfect foundation for all future study.
- All in all, the History Department was stellar when I was there,
as I imagine it still is today. I am an attorney now and often
reflect on the excellent preparation all of the DePaul History
faculty gave me with respect to critical thought and analysis.
The study of History is far more than an exercise in recalling
places and dates, but an attempt to go back and try to recreate
and relive what happened. This is not only an invaluable skill,
but a very rewarding one. Thanks to all of you!
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I was torn between history and music. After failing miserably
as a music student, I switched to history. I'd always loved history
and it was a natural choice.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- Medieval Europe and women's history. I suppose the medieval
thing began with my love of fairy tales as a kid, more the castles
and royal intrigue than Prince Charming. In seventh grade, we
spent most of the year studying Western Civilization (I confess
to having liked Common Studies) and I was hooked on medieval history
from that moment. The teacher was a major influence as well.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- 1. Dr. Scott's "Age of Reformations" class where it
finally became clear to me why I had gone from being Protestant
to Catholic.
- 2. "Coordinating Seminar" where it was nice to be
strictly among history majors.
- 3. Dr. Radner's class on US women's history. It was the first
time I had had a course that made a point of viewing each period
or event from several vantage points (White, African-American,
Asian, women, wealthy/poor, lesbian/heterosexual, etc.).
Liezl Riego de
Dios, 2004 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Orginally, I was a Politial Science major. I took one class
and I hated PolySci forever. Then, I found out about the History
major. The History major has two concentrations: Standard and
Pre-Law. It interested me very much. I switched my major from
PolySci to History (Pre-Law) immediately. I have aspirations to
be a real-estate attorney, working for the goverment in fair housing.
I would like to work for the Chicago Housing Authority. Eventually,
I would like to to pursue a federal post in Washington, DC for
the Dept. of Housing. The History (Pre-Law) major is wonderful
if you want to be an attorney and this is for me. But everyone
is different. This major has given me an amazing liberal arts
program, which I didn't find at all as a Political Science major.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- History begins with a question and your anwswer is based on
evidence. The sources you hunt for your question will lead you
to paths that you never expected, and obstacles will arise that
will change your path. Depending on where the evidence leads you,
you will change your question. You are never officially finished
asking or answering your question. You do all you can to bring
your question to life, be confident, and move on. Another historian
will take over your question and investigate the sources and then
another historian and so forth. Your question will evolve with
a multitude of sources and new methods that make you see your
question in a new light. History is not linear or chronological.
History is circular, for history is an ongoing discussion about
the past, present, and future because historic questions leads
to more questions and potential sources lead to more sources.
There is not a beginning, middle, or end in history. History is
always a circle because someone will always keep asking a question
about this world and a historan will hunt down the answer. The
History major at DePaul has made me a researcher, a writer, an
orator, a detective, an eyewitness, a teacher, an apprentice,
a traveler, a record keeper, a filer, a reporter, and more.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- The courses give you a liberal arts foundation. These days,
higher learning means, "the more you learn, the more you
earn." This major reminds you to never let your eduacation end
up like that. History (Pre-Law) has a variety of courses in World
History, US constitutional history, English courses (writing),
history methodology courses, Sociology, and Philosophy. It's a
rich liberal arts program. (You may not be able to get out in
four years because the Pre-Law program has a large course load
that's always changing, but if your education is worth everything
to you, you wouldn't care if you didn't graduate in four years.)
The faculty is really strong and exceptional for this major. The
professors have witty and funny personalities. You gain different
perspectives in the years you are at DePaul. I've been fortunate
to have really memorable professors as a History (Pre-Law) major
in my four years here.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- Transferred in after 4 years at Univ. of Ill.-Urbana. I started
at Illinois when Ronald Reagan was President and finished at DePaul
when George Bush, the Younger, was president (elect). I chose
to study History at DePaul because my credits in History from
Illinois transferred better than my major, which was English.
Little by little, I finished my B.A. at night at DePaul and grew
to love my major. I was very pleased with the professors and the
classes I took. The relativist nature of the study of History
was not as prevalent when I started college in 1984. Along the
way to finishing in 2001, I had to change the way I thought. It
turned out to be a very dynamic major - much different than I
would have imagined. In addition, some major historical events
occurred during the course of my long undergraduate career: three
presidents, an impeachment, a contested popular vote in a presidential
election, the dawn and proliferation of the internet, the fax
machine, cellular telephony, Compact Digital recording, and not
to mention new relativist theories in historiography.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I am still fascinated by the post-industrial, pre-WWII Europe.
The book "Vienna to Versailles" is my favorite. The
time when foreign policy began and the nature of balancing powers
as they carved up the map is still of interest. It seems that
this was a time when philosophy and politics were at their highest
use in the modern era.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- By far, the most memorable experience in history was my last
day in Dr. Sippel's class where he tied together the course in
one period like clockwork! I saved every handout from that class
and still look at them every now and then. He really got us to
look into some heavy political, social, philosophical, and historical
viewpoints that are what UNIVERSITY is all about. I used to come
to class after work in a suit (I worked then and still at an old
trust company in the Loop) and he would always hold me out as
the right winger (far from the truth) and he made it fun.
- Honorable mention goes to Dr. Mockaitis for his ability to convert
his extremely solid knowledge into edible bits for students at
all levels. Everyone in the couple of classes I had with him was
engaged and challenged but he never bored the fast learners or
talked over the slower ones. He's the one who got me interested
in the 1850-1915 period.
- Also, thanks to Dr. Storey, who made my last college class a
real capstone -- we all had a chance to "teach" a particular
corner of history that involved not just the subject but all historical
approaches to the subject. She was available for help both in
class and out. When I recall the three people above and think
about my experiences, it revives a dream that one day I would
teach a class in History at DePaul. They are inspiring people
(I mean 'inspiring' both as a verb and an adjective!).
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- History is the study of interpretation and the building of a
case based on primary and secondary evidence. I enjoyed developing
the skills to use logic and the reasoning required to do this
well.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Dr. Douglas Howland -- his expertise, experience, and kindness
not only in his area of study (Japanese and Chinese Intellectual
History), but the way that he taught.
- Dr. James Krokar -- for taking the time and having the patience
to explain what history is and what the study of history entails
to a group of clueless 18-20 year olds.
Robert William Shaffern,
1985 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- My father attended DePaul, and although he was a business major,
he introduced me to the fascinating study of history. I won a
Schmitt academic scholarship to attend DPU, intending to study
history from the beginning. I stayed with the major because of
my own interests and my great teachers there, especially Arthur
W. Thurner.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I am most interested in medieval history, and this is what I
teach now, as professor of history at the University of Scranton.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Being introduced to the great works of the western world by
Professor Thurner.
Melissa E.
Terpstra-Dierkes, 1999 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I heard from friends and relatives about the variety of classes
offered by the department and was looking at learning as much
as I could about history. Several of my family members were alumni
of De Paul University as well.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- The two areas of history that interest me the most are African
History and Islamic History. Both of these areas of history interest
me because of interesting people and civilizations found within
them. I especially enjoy reading primary and secondary sources
about a group or a person I have never heard of before.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
Edward R. Udovic, C.M.,
Ph.D., 1976 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- History was always my favorite subject.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- My Ph.D. is in modern European religious history with a specialization
in modern French religious and Vincentian history.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Faculty and courses were oustanding including Dr. Al Erlebacher,
Dr. Cornelius Sippel, and the late Dr. Joseph Lehmann. Dr. Sippel's
course on the Reformation and the Counter Reformation was particularly
memorable. Dr. Dick Houk from Geography taught a great course
on the History of Spain and Portugal. Rabbi Shalom Singer taught
wonderful English history courses. Dr. Lehmann's history survey
and English history courses were excellent. The DePaul undergraduate
experience propelled me on to graduate and doctoral work in history.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I've always loved history so it was a natural choice. My sister
preceded me in a history degree and she spoke highly of the department.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- I enjoy South Asian history mostly due to the influence of Professor
Kozlowski; I also enjoy Cuban history because of its uniqueness.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- Learning under the many great professors at Depaul such as Kozlowski,
Ramirez, Sippel, Krokar, Bucking, Storey, etc. The course really
didn't matter.
Theodoros G. Zervas,
1998 Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- 20th-Century European Cold War History
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- The late Dr. Kozlowski's jokes and his historical anecdotes
on history.
Why did you choose to study history at DePaul University?
- I had and still continue to have a strong interest in history.
While I started as a Political Science major, I was impressed
enough by the History Department faculty that I decided to switch
to History. I received an outstanding education in all aspects
of history while at DePaul.
What area of history interests you the most, and why?
- My main historical interests are Abraham Lincoln, the pre-American
Civil War years, Legal history, world history, and religious history.
I was born and raised downstate Illinois, which started my interest
in Lincoln and the Civil War. Over the years, I've refined this
interest into a study of Lincoln and the causes of the Civil War.
I've also been very interested in the history of law, especially
our English Common Law and its impact here in the United States.
My history studies at DePaul introduced me to World and Religious
history and I've continued this study since my graduation.
What particular experiences in DePaul history courses
were the most memorable?
- I was very impressed by the World Civilization program during
my undergraduate years; these courses gave me an excellent historical
background so that I've been able to advance through other DePaul
courses (such as Dr. Crossan's New Testament course) and my own
independant studies. Almost all of my history courses left me
with great memories, such as my World Civilization courses taught
by Dr. Sippel, my Western European courses by Dr. Lehmann, and
many of the courses taught by Dr. Thurner, especially our Senior
Seminar. Included in this was the tandem course in Fascism/Counterrevolution
taught by Drs. Thurner and Sippel. In addition, the Vietnam courses
taught by Dr. Fenner and the African courses by Dr. Garfield were
of great value.
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