Name:
Churchill and the Many Books About His Life - USA Lecture Series
Date:
March 9, 2017
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Website:
http://www.usacontinuinged.com
Event Description:
Join us for the second to last installment of USA's Distinguished Lecture Series as Dr. Ellwood (Woody) Hannum, Professor Emeritus, discusses Churchill and the many books about his life.
Hannum's professional career at USA began in 1970, in the department of history. His focus during his years as an assistant and associate professor was on British Studies. Hannum was named as the outstanding professor in the history department and led the USA Faculty Senate. During the 1980s, he directed the British Studies Program, which included frequent research and teaching trips with students to London and the British Isles. In the early 1980s, he moved from the history department to the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs, where he led the adult-degree programs.
Hannum has served with distinction on numerous academic and administrative committees including serving as acting chair of the department of emergency medical services training, acting director of USA's Brookley Center, and interim assistant to the dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. He also has received two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to teach summer courses at the University of Minnesota and Claremont College. His commitment to USA has defined his career as a service to the community and the world.
Hannum's professional career at USA began in 1970, in the department of history. His focus during his years as an assistant and associate professor was on British Studies. Hannum was named as the outstanding professor in the history department and led the USA Faculty Senate. During the 1980s, he directed the British Studies Program, which included frequent research and teaching trips with students to London and the British Isles. In the early 1980s, he moved from the history department to the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs, where he led the adult-degree programs.
Hannum has served with distinction on numerous academic and administrative committees including serving as acting chair of the department of emergency medical services training, acting director of USA's Brookley Center, and interim assistant to the dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. He also has received two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to teach summer courses at the University of Minnesota and Claremont College. His commitment to USA has defined his career as a service to the community and the world.
