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Southern Hospitality

Scott Palmer — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:16:00 +0000

Many thanks to my friends and colleagues, Dr. Alexander Prokhorov of the College of William and Mary and Dr. Yvonne Howell of the University of Richmond who were gracious hosts late this past week for events on their campuses. I was delighted to have an opportunity to screen and discuss a pair of less well known but important films from the golden age of the 1930s for two engaged and engaging audiences. In short, I had a terrific time and hope that those who came out for the talks did as well. Thanks again!

ScP

America’s Finest

Scott Palmer — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:40:23 +0000

I wrapped up a whirlwind trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point yesterday. I had been looking forward to the visit for a couple of months. Given what I knew about the quality of its cadets and curriculum, I had pretty high expectations going in. I left even more impressed. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to participate in MAJ John Hodgson’s course on Europe in Transition and Revolution. The class discussion on Napoleon’s impact on European society and culture was lively, well-informed, and thoughtful, in short: everything that an instructor could hope for:

Thanks to Dr. Larry Mansour (Dept. of Foreign Languages) and MAJ John Nawoichyk (Dept. of Military Instruction) for inviting me out and organizing the visit. And thanks to everyone who found time in their busy schedules to come to my talk and the film screening.

Above all, thanks to the cadets for their dedication and service to the country.

ScP

Jewell of a School

Scott Palmer — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:12:59 +0000

I just returned yesterday from a trip to Liberty, MO where I delivered at talk on the campus of William Jewell College, one of the country’s finest liberal arts institutions. The students were sharp, their questions informed, and the turn out was great. (Especially given that a new South Park episode aired that night!)

Many thanks to Dr. Thomas Howell, Chair of the Department of History at Jewell, for hosting the event!

ScP