Looking for extracurriculars on campus and love history? John Brown University’s History Society might be a good group for you. As a student-led club, The History Society seeks to foster a community that enables people to pursue their fascination with history beyond the classroom. In an interview with Hudson Langhofer, the president of the society, insights were gained into who they are and how they would like to grow.
The Rest is History…
The group originated last fall in an attempt to revive a former club for history enjoyers
“We’ve held five meetings so far this semester, in addition to meeting regularly last fall, with an average of 8–10 participants at each event. Since this is our first year as an official club, we’re still building momentum and growing our membership, but it’s been exciting to see the interest increase,” Langhofer said.
Events and Activities
The club has hosted numerous events this semester, appreciating American and world history.
“Our highlight of the year was our Hamilton sing-along in the Jones Recital Hall, which was a great success and a lot of fun for everyone involved,” Langhofer said.
Another event held this semester was a trivia night covering Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythology.
“We’re especially looking forward to hosting a Mock Roman Senate later this semester, which I think will be a big hit,” Langhofer said, addressing future events.
Looking forward
In the interview, Hudson reflected on the club’s predecessor, which was short-lived and hoped their club would have longer lasting presence in the community of JBU history lovers.
“There was a similar club a couple of years ago that eventually dissolved, so we’re really hopeful that the History Society will continue to grow and remain active in the years ahead,” Langhofer said.
Sign me up!
Students can get involved by following the JBU History Society on Instagram or by attending the biweekly meetings, held on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in Cathedral 302.
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