Reflections

In my most recent research project, I examined the oral and written testimonies of several Jewish women in Auschwitz who abandoned or killed their children to save their own lives. For obvious reasons, this was one of the most difficult papers I’ve ever had to write. Yet I wanted to use this opportunity to explore … Read more

Three years ago, full of enthusiasm after my first semester back at Furman, I wrote a post called “Russian Reflections”, in which I looked back on my love of all things Russian and wondered whether I still wanted to specialize in German history. It is true that I have a fondness for Russian history and … Read more

On December 9, I visited the Scroll of Honor Memorial on campus to take some pictures for my thematic research collection, “Service and Sacrifice: Clemson Men in World War II.” While I had walked through Memorial Park many times during the semester, this was the first time I had stopped by the Scroll of Honor. … Read more

“Modern Russia and Eastern Europe” turned out to be my favorite course this semester. I wish there were more (or any) courses about Russia at Furman. Unfortunately the University of South Carolina is the only college in my state that offers a major in Russian and, while I would enjoy such a program, the big … Read more

Last weekend I noticed a post in my Furman portal asking for some student volunteers to speak at a mental health event on campus this Wednesday (yesterday). Suicide prevention advocate Dennis Gillan was going to give a talk in Daniel Recital Hall that evening and he wanted a few students to share their stories as … Read more