Printed programs will be mailed to members in January, 2007.

American Values,
American Practices:
The Centennial Meeting of OAH

March 29-April 1, 2007
Minneapolis Convention Center

Sessions Designed Especially for Graduate Students

The following sessions for graduate students will be held at the 2007 OAH Annual Meeting. The first is a panel presentation that will explore the journal article as a genre of writing and the other two are roundtables which examine the plethora of careers available to history Ph.D.s outside of teaching. 

Please make plans now to join us in Minneapolis!

The Journal Article as a Genre of Writing
Friday, March 30, 2007, 1:00 p.m.

In an effort to demystify the profession, this panel explores the stylistic components of the journal article, particularly the way it differs from a conference paper or dissertation chapter. Panelists representing both state and national journals will share their knowledge of what comprises a good journal article. They will also discuss how article expectations differ at the local, state, and national levels. Finally, the panelists will address the basics of publishing an article submission, rewrites, and peer review.

Participants

• John Nieto-Phillips, Journal of American History
• Eric Sandweiss, Indiana Magazine of History
• Stephen Andrews, Journal of American History

Beyond the Pale: Alternative Careers for the Ph.D. in History
Saturday, March 31, 2007, 9:00 a.m.

Considering market prospects for new Ph.D.s in history, there is a good chance that quite a few of those pursuing advanced degrees may not make it into the college classroom in tenure-track teaching positions. While public history is a great option for those interested in museums, archives, and government, there are other choices for those seeking to add diversity to their career options. Governmental (nonhistory) and organization research, business, publishing, precollegiate teaching and administration, and work in politics are among the many other exciting possibilities for anyone finishing up their dissertation and preparing to enter the job market. This roundtable discussion will feature personal reflections and career advice from researchers, secondary teachers, businessmen, consultants, editors, and political figures who have used the skills gained while earning degrees in history to do their life's work outside of the standard trajectory.

Presiding

• Kathleen Dalton, Phillips Academy Andover

Participants

• Rand Dotson, Louisiana State University Press
• Jay Goodgold, Independent Scholar
• Julie Plaut, Independent Consultant
• Allan Spear, former Minnesota State Senator

Careers in Public History Roundtable
Sunday, April 01, 2007, 9:00 a.m.

There are substantial opportunities for Ph.D.s in history who are willing to look outside the traditional academic track. This roundtable places public history as the central focus of career opportunities for graduate students and recent Ph.D.s. The roundtable will investigate the various options available to those interested in public history as well as the specific tools required. Participants include both practitioners of public history from the Minnesota Historical Society as well as an academic historian who trains graduate students in the approaches and techniques of presenting the past to broad public audiences.

Participants

• Benjamin Filene, University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Timothy Glines, Minnesota Historical Society
• Timothy Hoogland, Minnesota Historical Society
• Heather Koop, Minnesota Historical Society
• Kate Roberts, Minnesota Historical Society