2025 Phi Alpha Theta Regional Conference
Saturday, April 5, 2025
9:00am
West Chester University
Sykes Student Union
The Nu-Sigma Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta and the Department of History at WCU invite you to attend the annual regional conference. We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students to attend this event which launches WCU’s commemorations of America’s Semiquincentennial. This year’s conference also remembers the Battles of Lexington and Concord which transpired in April 1775.
Special guest, Dr. Paul Kahan, director of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center will speak about his recent publication, Philadelphia: A Narrative History. Dr. Kahan is a leading expert on U.S. political, economic, and diplomatic history, with a particular interest in the half-century between Andrew Jackson's election to the presidency in 1828 and the so-called end of Reconstruction in 1877. He earned his Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University, an M.A. in Modern American History & Literature from Drew University, and B.A. degrees in history and English from Alfred University. Dr. Kahan has published several books, including Eastern State Penitentiary: A History, Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Scandalous Secretary of War, The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant: Preserving the Civil War's Legacy, and The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance.
Call for Papers
Phi Alpha Theta members presenting papers for prize consideration should submit their papers by Monday, March 10, 2025 to Dr. Kodosky at rkodosky@wcupa.edu. Papers should be double-spaced, capped at 2,500 words excluding citations. Only members of Phi Alpha Theta are eligible for prizes.
Poster Board Session
We will also feature a special poster board session open to all students whether presenting a paper or not. All poster entries will be eligible for awards and should be focus on The University at America’s 250th.
Potential themes can include:
- Learn and Inform History
- Understand and Cultivate Diversity
- Engage and Sustain Community