Meet the Scholars

Meet the Scholars is an ongoing series of collegial conversations between teachers and eminent historians around the theme of “Present-ing the Past: Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues.” Dr. Dee Andrews of CSU East Bay will lead the conversations, joined by a range of visionary scholars such as Clayborne Carson, Eric Foner, Gary Nash, Alex Saragoza, Ruthanne Lum McCunn, and others. An associated book group provides a forum for participants to discuss each scholar’s research in greater depth, focusing on one of their books and a selection of the primary sources that inspired that work.

Apr 1, 2011

The Oldest Story: Americans and Their Taxes

Guest: Robin Einhorn (UC Berkeley)

Session will be held at:
Alameda County Office of Education
313 W. Winton Avenue, Hayward
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. Book Club registrants will receive a complimentary signed copy of the speaker’s work.

Pre-session Book Club
Take part in the pre-session book club for additional benefits, including a free copy of Dr. Einhorn’s book, “American Taxation, American Slavery”. Registration for the book club is limited to 30 participants, so register now! Priority goes to teachers in partnering districts (Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo), but all teachers in Alameda County may apply.

Registration
Sign up on the attached form to meet Robin Einhorn.

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Past 2010-2011 Meet the Scholar Presentations

Feb 4 , 2011
Forbidden Love: The Hidden History of Interracial America, from Jefferson to Obama
Guest: Gary Nash (UCLA)

Gary Nash from Avi Black on Vimeo.

Dec 3, 2010
Why the Tea Party Isn’t the People’s Party: Understanding the Populist Movement In Our Time
Guest: Charles Postel (SF State University)