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LSC-University Park History Department

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The Lone Star College-University Park History Department provides a variety of courses designed to increase student knowledge and understanding of the history of our nation and state.

It offers fully transferable lower-division courses which examine American History from Colonial times to the present. The courses fulfill associate degree requirements. Texas History courses examine the unique history of Texas and can be used to fulfill 3 hours of the 6-hour History requirement for obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a public university in the state of Texas.

Experienced, highly qualified faculty provide instruction in a variety of formats designed to meet the individual needs of students. In addition to small, traditional face-to-face classes, courses are also offered online.

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A collection of workshops hosted and held by faculty and staff focusing on a variety of topics from tips to better your grade, to managing your time or writing more actively.
Join us for a series of dynamic and interactive workshops designed to help college students enhance their approach to learning and excel in their classroom studies. This event offers a unique opportunity to develop essential academic skills, learn effective study strategies, and foster a growth mindset that can lead to academic success and personal development.

Fall 2024 Events

September

How to Use Quotes and Paraphrases with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, September 10 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Writing in the Active Voice with Kevin Tucker
Tuesday, September 17 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Time Management with Jamie Stoops
Wednesday, September 18 | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | NSO 13.210
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Organizing Your Essays with Amy Young
Wednesday, September 25 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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October

Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Tuesday, October 1 | 9:30 - 10:50 a.m., 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., and 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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How Successful Students Study with Katie Truax
Tuesday, October 8 | 10 - 11:20 a.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Academic Vocabulary through Latin and Greek Roots and Affixes with Kim Hayden
Wednesday, October 9 | 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. | NSO 13.210
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How Do You Know, and Why Does It Matter?: Using Evidence Effectively with David Cameron
Tuesday, October 15 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Notetaking Techniques and Paraphrasing with Kim Hayden
Thursday, October 17 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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How to Read and Comprehend a Textbook Chapter with Kim Hayden
Tuesday, October 29 | 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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November

Motivation and Momentum with Michael Donnelly & Sandra Van Alstine
Wednesday, November 6 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Deciphering Journal Articles Quickly with Bethany Watkins
Thursday, November 7 | 2 - 3:20 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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What are the Humanities and Why Should You Care? with Amy Young
Wednesday, November 13 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Flex Lab B12.811
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Department Contacts

Frank Rodriguez
Frank.M.Rodriguez@LoneStar.edu
Acting Dean of Instruction
281.290.3770 | B12.115B

Katherine Truax
Katherine.T.Truax@LoneStar.edu
Department Chair
Associate Professor of History
281.290.3608 | B12.510

Kevin Tucker, M.A.
Kevin.S.Tucker@LoneStar.edu
Department Lead
Professor of History
281.290.2771 | B12.618


Matthew Keyworth, Ph.D.
Matthew.J.Keyworth@LoneStar.edu
Department Chair (on sabbatical during Spring 2024)
Professor of History
281.290.5056 | B13.807


David Cameron, Ph.D.
David.Cameron@LoneStar.edu
Associate Professor of History
832.519.2885 | B13.408


Jamie Stoops, Ph.D.
Jamie.Stoops@LoneStar.edu
Professor of History
281.401.5385 | B12.630




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