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MISSION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
The mission of the Department of History at Purdue is to produce and
disseminate historical knowledge and nurture the next generation of
scholars and citizens.
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Historians produce knowledge through
research and writing, and Purdue's faculty and graduate students do
original research on Indiana, the United States, and the world.
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Historians disseminate knowledge to our
peers through scholarly publications and presentations, to our students
through teaching, and to a wider world through popular writing,
textbooks, public lectures, and consulting.
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Historians nurture the next generation of
scholars by cultivating the interest of undergraduates, training
students for careers in research and teaching, and serving as editors
and reviewers to professional and grant-funding agencies.
We are deeply involved in educating Purdue students across the
university to think critically. Our courses teach not only what
happened in the past but also how the past informs the present. We
offer students opportunities for archival research, archaeological field
work, and internships in museums and other settings. Our
award-winning and dynamic teaching sparks the imagination of our students
to become responsible, informed citizens and lifelong learners.
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