HISTORY GUILD
Formal and informal networks of associations make up any graduate history student's experience. The less formal style of associations are often among the most useful and enjoyable, offering the opportunity to reflect on the history field, take stock of the graduate program, plan activities and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow students. Comprised of all interested history graduate students enrolled at the University of Oregon, the History Guild fulfills the role as the program's graduate student organization.
The thirty or so graduate students in the history program have found the History Guild a useful vehicle to get acquainted, stay informed, share resources, gain insight from seasoned veterans, and ensure that the sometimes daunting experience of graduate study is not overwhelming.
Typically, Guild activities are set up on a more-or-less monthly basis. The later afternoon of the first Friday in each month serves as the normal meeting time. The Guild activities vary, but include having guest speakers, planning student sponsored social activities, making shared conference arrangements, coalescing on major issues, and the like. After the meeting, many go to local establishments to socialize.
The History Guild enjoys the support of the department. When funds allow, financial support is extended to Guild activities. You will find the program's graduate faculty and office staff friendly and responsive towards Guild activities. We have a graduate lounge as a meeting space, equiped with two computers, seating and appliances. Students involved in the Guild find the lounge a valuable resource for impromptu meetings. The level of activities sponsored by the Guild depends on how much time the students are willing to invest, and the rigors of graduate study are demanding. Nevertheless, the Guild fulfills a vital function of bringing history folks together.
Departmental Information
Department Location. The department is located in 275 McKenzie Hall.
Department Office Hours. The department office is open from 8:00a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Department Website. The department website (containing faculty and staff contact information, course listings, and other useful information) is at:
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~history/
Department Staff. The department has an Officer of Administration and two classified staff. Generally, we also have two student workers.
Martina Armstrong, Officer of Administration phone 346-4806
Sharon Fipps, Undergraduate Secretary phone 346-5901
Rebecca Lynn, Graduate Secretary phone 346-5900
Computing Center. All email accounts are obtained through the Computing Center. In order to get an account you must be registered for classes. Stop by the HELP DESK in 151 McKenzie Hall or phone them at 346-4412. The Computing Center web site is at:
Keys. Graduate students will be issued a key to their office. A key card will be completed by Martina Armstrong and put in your mail box. The key card needs to be taken to the Office of Public Safety located in Straub Hall at 1319 E 15th Ave. There is a deposit required on keys, which is generally $5.00 per key, refundable when the key is returned to Public Safety.
Knight Library. The University of Oregon library system includes several different libraries, including separate Map and Law Libraries. The place for history graduate students to begin is with Knight Library, which contains general book and periodical collections, microfilms, government documents, a Media Services center, and the UO Special Collections & University Archives. Knight Library offers regular tours, computer instruction sessions, and courses for credit. The library website is available at:
Mail Boxes. All graduate students will be assigned a mail box. Each fall term the mail boxes are reassigned. Graduate students will receive information in the mail box and via email.
Mail Services:
Campus Mail. Pick up and delivery is twice a day (morning and afternoon) Monday through Friday.
Shuttle Mail. Shuttle mail is available between the UO, Oregon State University, Portland State University and Salem (government offices). The envelope needs to be addressed with a complete address, including zip code and marked SHUTTLE. Put the mail in the outgoing campus mail wire basket located in the mail room.
c) US Mail. US mail is delivered and picked up once a day. There is a US Post Office located in the EMU and a mail box right in front of McKenzie Hall.
d) Mail Delivery. All mail will be put in your mail box.
e) Department US Mail Address: Our address is Department of History, 1288 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1288. Our street address is 1101 Kincaid St.
Office Equipment:
Copy Machine. The main office has a copy machine. Each graduate student is allotted 300 copies per year. These copies are to be used for copying research materials, not GTF class materials. At the start of the year the office will assign each graduate student a copy code. Use this code each time you use the copy machine. When the copy limit is reached you will be allowed to continue to make copies. However, the department will bill you for the copies each month at $.06 per copy. Contact the office if you want to use this copy overage service.
Typewriter. An IBM self-correcting machine is available for use in the graduate lounge.
Computer/Printer. In the graduate lounge IBM compatible computers with printer are available for your use. Each student will be assigned a user name and password to access the computer. The Graduate Secretary will inform you of these.
Fax Machine. The department fax machine is available for university business only. Department fax number is 541-346-4895. Fax service for personal use (both sending and receiving) is available at the University of Oregon Bookstore, the EMU Ticket Office (sending only).
Offices. All graduate students will have an office in McKenzie Hall. In some cases graduate students may have to share the office with another graduate student.
Parking Permits.
a) Vehicle Registration. Parking at the UO is limited. All vehicles using the UO parking lots must purchase a parking permit from the Office of Public Safety. The permit is in effect from October 1 through September 30 of the following year.
b) Bicycles. Any member of the faculty, staff or student body who parks a bicycle at the UO must register their bicycle. The registration is free. The Office of Public Safety will issue a license-registration tag to be put on the bicycle.
Phones. The University of Oregon uses an audix system. This system has a voice message system built in. In some cases Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs) might be assigned a shared office with at least one other GTF and will share one phone. Campus calls require only a 5-digit number beginning with 6. Local off-campus calls dial 9 + the 7-digit number. Long distance calls for university business require an authorization code. These are issued to faculty and staff. Personal long distance calls can be made by dialing 9 + 0 + 10-digit number, waiting for a second dial tone, and dialing your own calling card number.