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Dr. Lisa Krissoff Boehm

@BoehmLisa

Historian. Dean. Newest book, American Urban History, 2023. Making a Way out of No Way: African American Women & 2nd Great Migration.

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Joined August 2011
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Need a text for your urban history class? I have you covered. routledge.com/Americas-Urban…
America's Urban History

America's Urban History

In this second edition, America’s Urban History now includes contemporary analysis of race, immigration, and cities under the Trump administration and has been fully updated with new scholarship on...

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This summary of servant leadership makes so much sense. Why else adopt leadership roles? inc.com/marcel-schwantes/its…
It's Official: How to Be a Servant Leader Comes Down to 6 Behaviors, Says Research

It's Official: How to Be a Servant Leader Comes Down to 6 Behaviors, Says Research

The best leadership philosophy in the world, simplified to its most basic tenets.

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Three approaches to expanding undergraduate research (opinion), a fantastic piece! insidehighered.com/opinion/v…
Three approaches to expanding undergraduate research (opinion)

Three approaches to expanding undergraduate research (opinion)

To help scale traditional faculty/student models of undergraduate research engagement, institutional leaders can consider research peer mentoring, group-based programs and community-engaged research,...

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Being a woman from Michigan is a badge of honor. And we GSD!
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insidehighered.com/opinion/b… What a wonderful piece on the state of the history profession. I am always grateful for my master's in social science, which helped me navigate the doctorate in history, which followed. @Steven_Mintz
Re-engaging history with social sciences and modern challenges

Re-engaging history with social sciences and modern challenges

Reengaging history with the social sciences and contemporary challenges.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Foundations Certificate | Bridgewater State University @BridgeStateU @BSU_Grad @STEMatBSU We have launched a new graduate certificate in GIS. Check it out!
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postandcourier.com/columbia/… I had a fun interview on an interesting question with Josh Archote at the Post and Courier.
Was Columbia the 'first planned US city'? There seems to be some confusion.

Was Columbia the 'first planned US city'? There seems to be some confusion.

The Midlands' largest tourism agency says Columbia is the first planned city in the U.S. It's a claim that comes with a giant asterisk.

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Thanks @JArchote for the fascinating question and excellent reporting.
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Devastating news for Barbados and for Caribbean history barbadostoday.bb/2024/06/18/…
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A wonderful day in the office.
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Bridgewater State University is so proud to serve emergency licensed teachers as they become licensed. Staying Power bridgew.edu/stories/2024/sta…
Staying Power

Staying Power

After a career in childcare, Melissa Schwalbe is focused on her long-held goal of being a public school teacher. Thanks to a new initiative from Bridgewater State University, that objective is closer...

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Bridgewater State University is launching a brand new graduate program in Public Relations! bridgew.edu/stories/2024/spr…

Spreading the Word

Bailey Cormier, ’22, always knew she wanted to continue her education and now, thanks to her alma mater, she has the opportunity to further her career in communications.Cormier plans to be part of...

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I broke 400 on the Peloton!
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I heartily endorse this positive review and urge you to see the show if you are in DC. I was glad to happen upon it after a 1/2 week of conferencing. washingtonpost.com/entertain…
Review | ‘As You Like It,’ with the songs of the Beatles, is a groovy good time

Review | ‘As You Like It,’ with the songs of the Beatles, is a groovy good time

The 1960s spin on “As You Like It” leans on the Fab Four’s hits and lots of slapstick to delight at the Shakespeare Theatre.

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Graduate students had a great time on their trip to Lisbon. Read more here: bridgew.edu/stories/2023/bro… @BSU_Grad @BridgeStateU
Broadening Horizons

Broadening Horizons

As she walked the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, this summer, there were moments when Jennifer Mederios, G’24, felt a sense of disbelief: It was hard to accept she was so many miles from home.

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via @NYTOpinion nytimes.com/2023/09/10/opini…
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Antisemitism Problem Isn’t About Free Speech (Published 2023)

Opinion | Elon Musk’s Antisemitism Problem Isn’t About Free Speech (Published 2023)

He hasn’t made X a “digital town square.” He’s made it his personal playpen.

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Luckily my first semester courses has had no take home papers since the course’s inception. But they are a staple in the humanities and social sciences. chronicle.com/article/the-en…
Opinion | The End of the Take-Home Essay?

Opinion | The End of the Take-Home Essay?

How ChatGPT changed my plans for the fall.

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This is just one sign, but an important one, of San Francisco’s struggles. abc13.com/nordstrom-san-fran…
'A sad day': Nordstrom officially closes San Francisco flagship store

'A sad day': Nordstrom officially closes San Francisco flagship store

"It's a sad day." Nordstrom has officially closed the doors of its five-story flagship location in San Francisco. The once-vibrant department store is now filled with empty displays and sealed-off...

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I found an excellent location to read.
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Proud to watch my youngest running for the Bridgewater State University Foundation on Cape Cod this morning! @BridgeStateU
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