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Mergen-Palmer Distinguished Lecture in American Studies
 

Dr. Melanie DuPuis giving the inaugural lecture, on the projector screen is a paragraph that reads, "that ideas about separating, purifying, demarcating and punishing transgressions have as their main function to impose system on an inherently untidy experience."

The annual Mergen-Palmer Lecture brings visiting scholars to GW to share their expertise with the campus community. The lecture series was founded in 2014 in honor of Bernard Mergen and Phyllis Palmer, who were beloved emeriti professors of American Studies at the university.


 

 

 


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Bi-Weekly Newsletter

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GW's Department of American Studies publishes a bi-weekly newsletter featuring fun facts, faculty/student/alumni spotlights, upcoming events and programs, kudos, opportunities, and more. Click the link below to discover our past newsletters and subscribe yourself to future editions! 



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Department News

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Born to Run—for President

Luther Rice Fellow Maureen Rafter, an American Studies major, delves into the connections between Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen, exploring their journey to political unity.

Gayle Wald

A Semester’s Journey through 20th-Century American Culture

From the early Black blues women to today’s culture wars, students in GW Professor Gayle Wald’s class follow U.S history’s path.

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Four GW Alumni Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Eric Darnell, B.A. ’16 made to the the magazine’s list of young professionals for 2024.

 

Department Newsletters

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Department Newsletter

Published every two weeks during the academic year, our digital newsletter includes announcements, events, opportunities, and feature pieces recognizing our AMST community. 

Our newsletter goes to current and alumni students, faculty, and members of the GW community. Please email [email protected] if you would like to receive this newsletter. 

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