Detroit history takes center stage at Phi Alpha Theta conference

Oakland University’s History Honor Society chapter will host the 2011 Phi Alpha Theta Michigan Regional Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in the Oakland Center.

Fifty-eight students from 16 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada will present original historical research papers before a panel of professional historians.

A number of presentations will focus on Detroit and Michigan history. The conference includes 18 OU students, who will provide an in-depth look into diverse topics such as organized labor, environmental activism, African-American newspapers and Detroit streetcars.

Additionally, the event will be keynoted by distinguished OU almuna Dr. Jan Bulman, an associate professor of history at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama.

This event is free and open to all OU students. The cost is $35 for all others. To register, visit the conference facebook page or email Dr. Daniel Clark at djclark@oakland.edu.

A continental breakfast and buffet lunch are included. For more information, view the conference website.