What do our history graduates do after leaving Truman? Here is a partial listing. Please send additions, corrections, and updates to marc@truman.edu.

2006-2010
Maggie Abbott (BA, 2008).  I’ve been doing really great.  Currently I live at home working two jobs and saving money for grad school next year.  I am going to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to get my Masters in Museum and Gallery Studies, starting in September 2009.  As far as alumni study abroad programs go, I think that sounds awesome.  I would have to say that one week would probably be best, considering a lot of alums have jobs now, and probably can’t afford too much time off.  Fun places to visit would include Germany, Italy, Sicily, Greece, Spain, France, Istanbul, Japan, and Thailand.

Mallori Allen (BA May 2009) is currently working in Americorps in the St. Louis area. This job was her first choice. She is working in communities-legal projects and plans to go to law school later on.

Gabe Baker (BA, 2008).  He entered the Ph.D. program in ancient history at the University of Iowa with a five year aid package.

Chad Baldwin (BS, 2006).  I am currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Lindenwood University.

Matthew Bausch (MA 2006, BS/BA 1996).  He is a Major in the US Army 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Brandt Bell (BA, 2008).  He is teaching 9th Grade World History and 11th Grade American History at Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri.

Aimee Berg (BS, 2006; MAE, 2007).  So happy to hear things are going well in Kirksville.  I would be extremely interested in doing some study abroad trips, probably something between a week and two weeks since I would have to take vacation from work, but I can work out whatever.  I know most people are teachers and have summers off so I would just have to know when and where but definitely sign me up.  I think I could handle a France, or England, or Russian, or Turkey or even back to Germany.  Since I had to do all the sightseeing on my own, I am sure I missed some pretty spectacular stuff.  Or anywhere in Europe, or pretty much anywhere.  I was just thinking that it has been two years since I left for Germany and got to spend time with Dr. Reschly and Dr. Rose overseas.  Keep me updated and on the list and I will do the same for you.

Stephen C. Blake (BS, 2006).  He is a sixth-grade Social Studies teacher in the Fort Zumwalt school district in O'Fallon, MO, introducing students to the wonderful world of Geography.  He is close to finishing up his Masters degree in Education and plans to go on for his Ph.D. in the next few years.

Elizabeth Carrington (BA, 2006).  She finished a masters in History and Museum Studies and a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, had a 2-year internship at the Missouri History Museum working with exhibit development, and a 1-year internship with the Herman T. Pott Library working in archives.  She is now working as a Park Ranger for the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in Independence, MO.

Ben Church (BA, 2008).  Since graduating in May (2008), I have been working on my Master of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis with plans to enter vocational Christian ministry.  My wife, Kim, is a nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.  Looking forward to further updates from the History Department at Truman!

Kristen Clements (BA, 2008).  She is serving in the Peace Corps in Central Asia.

Katie Cooper (BA, 2006).  Thanks to your wonderful letter of recommendation I was accepted to Princeton Theological Seminary.  I will graduate in May 2010 with my Masters in Divinity.  Currently I am doing a yearlong internship in Groomsport Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland.  After Princeton I hope to get a job in college ministry (what that looks like I don't know yet).  I am also working on my ordination in the UCC church.

Dan DuBois (BA, 2007).  He was awarded a 5-year assistantship at the University of Colorado-Boulder to study for a PhD in American diplomatic history (with a focus on US-Chinese relations).

Kevin Dyke (BA, 2007).  He is currently working at the Newberry Library in Chicago.

Emily Gebhardt (BA, 2007).  After I graduated in the spring of 2007, I went on to Tulane University Law School as a member of the class of 2010.  I would be interested in an abroad program for alumni.  I think a week would be best.  I’d be interested in going anywhere, but in particular Russia, Egypt, Europe, or Macchu Picchu come to mind.

Tim Gerhart (BA, 2007).  He is studying at the School of International Service at American University.

Claire Grothe (BA, 2008).  I’m currently a first year student at the Cooperstown Graduate Program in Cooperstown, NY, working toward my MA in History Museum Studies.

Todd Hawotte (BA, 2006).  After graduation, May 2006, I worked as a manager for Wal-Mart until last fall.  In September ‘07 I began working for the Department of Defense as an Equipment Specialist for the Tank Automotive Armament Command (TACOM).  I was hired as an intern on a GS 07/09/11 path.  The weapon system that I primarily work with is the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.  I have been traveling the around the country for the DoD, and soon will be traveling abroad.  Not only do I love my career, but I feel that it is my niche in life.  Many people ask me, “how did a history major get into that career field?”  I learned quite a bit while at Truman that has helped me do what I do, the ability to research and critically think comes in handy many times.  There is a program through my particular department which will pay for me to get my Masters while I continue to work; I plan on enrolling after my internship period ends in 2010.

Kristin Hohmeier (BA, 2007).  I would love to receive newsletters from the History Department!  I just moved to the Washington DC area and am in graduate school at George Mason University to earn a Master of Arts in History.  My emphasis is Applied/Public History as well as American History.  I intend to graduate in 2010.

I had an older woman in my “introduction” course this semester who had to give a summary of a historiographical article on women's/gender history (written by Linda Kerber).  I was astonished because she had never heard of “separate spheres” before among other things in the article.  I felt privileged that I had taken your [Dr. Reschly] Women in American History course and knew these concepts already!  I am also considering taking a course next semester on women and immigrants along with my “Westward Movement” class.  Both reminded me of the classes you've taught, so, thank you!
 
And, of course, I would love to participate in more study abroads!  I would be willing to go anywhere really – I’ve been bitten by the travelling bug - and the length would just depend on the timing.
 
Thanks so much for the update.  I’m really excited about all of these changes in the department!

Justin Johnson (BS, 2005; MAE soon).  I am getting ready to start student teaching at Kirksville High School with the intentions of teaching history anywhere from 6th to 12th grades when I’m done.

Joseph Jones (BS, 2006).  I am currently attending graduate school at UMKC.  I took Dr. Reschly’s history of sexuality class in 2004 and still refer to my Foucault.  I look forward to the newsletter, thank you.

Adrien Keables (BA, 2008).  He worked as a guide at Glacier National Park during the summer 2008, and then has an internship at Fort Sumter for 2008-2009.

Jenna Kearns (BA, 2006).  After graduation ('06), I worked for two years as a proofreader/citation verifier for the Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions in Illinois (located in Bloomington, IL).  I am now a first-year at Saint Louis University School of Law.

Kara Kirchherr (BA, 2007).  I am currently working in early childhood education as an infant/toddler teacher at University City Children's Center in St. Louis.  I would personally be very interested in alumni study abroad trips.  Anywhere from a week or two would be best, as any longer makes it hard to take the time off work.  Anywhere would be great!  I would love to see more Greece, Italy, and Germany trips like have been done already, maybe Eastern Europe or South America.  Other areas would also be great!

Amanda Klaus (BA, 2008).  My news is pretty much the same, I’m attending UMSL in the Museum Studies Program and loving it!  I’m making some great contacts in the museum world and getting the opportunity to learn some things that go beyond what I ever imagined.  The History department at UMSL isn’t so bad either.

Also, I’m very very interested in study abroad programs.  Greece would be amazing, really anywhere in Europe would be amazing but I would especially LOVE to go to Russia!  Maybe Dr. West could get in on that?  Now that I’ve been to Egypt I’ve got my sights on Russia for my next dream trip.

David Kreidler (BA, 2006).  He worked at the Jesse James Farm in Kearney for several years prior to graduating from Truman and was a Truman Presidential Museum and Library Intern in 2005. During the summer of 2004, he attended the Southeast Missouri Historical Preservation Field School. He completed his Masters in Museum Studies in May 2009 at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, in Cooperstown, New York, and is now working as associate curator of exhibits at the Durham Museum in Omaha.

Thomas Lecaque (BA, 2008).  He is in the MA program in English at Truman, teaching writing as a GTRA. He plans to pursue medieval studies (Old English, Old and Middle French, etc.), eventually in a Ph.D. program.

Ryan Lewis (BS, 2007).  He received a graduate assistantship/fellowship from the University of Maryland, School of Public Policy.  His concentration is International Security and Economic policy with a focus on US/Middle Eastern affairs.

Tammy (Haun) Linderman (BA, 2008).  I just started working at The Benson Law Firm, LLC, here in Kirksville as a Legal Assistant.  That is not exactly what I had planned to do as my career, but I am still working on that.  As for your last request, I would be very interested in a Study Abroad Program, for about two weeks, to Greece, Italy, Egypt...  really any place.  Dr. Rose was my amazing advisor!!  Please tell her Hello!!

Elizabeth (Robinson) Meyer (BA, 2006).  She is attending Drake University Law School.  Her studies were funded by the Opperman Scholarship, which provided for full tuition and a $10,000 per year stipend.  After taking the Iowa bar exam in July 2009, she will join the litigation division of the Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa.

Greg Mueller (BA, 2006).  He is attending the University of San Francisco law school.

Cassie Mundt (BA, 2008). I graduated from Truman in December of 2008 with a bachelors of art in history and business administration, marketing concentration, and a minor in Spanish. After internships and jobs with the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, the Johnson County Museum, the A.T. Still Museum, and the National Archives at Kansas City, I decided to pursue a masters degree in museum studies. After researching programs throughout the United States, I applied to the Cooperstown Graduate Program, affiliated with the State University of New York at Oneonta. During their interview weekend, while sitting with the director of the program during lunch, I mentioned Truman State offhand and she replied, "Oh, so you're the Truman girl." As I will be the third Truman graduate in a row to attend the highly selective program, we have quite a wonderful reputation that spreads as far as Cooperstown, New York. Until I begin graduate school in the fall, I am working as an Archives and Outreach Aide at the National Archives at Kansas City which serves the Central Plains Region (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota). We are celebrating the dedication of our new facility near Union Station in downtown Kansas City in late May and are busy with all of the preparations. We will have several wonderful exhibits and are absolutely free, so if you are in the area please feel free to stop by!

Eric Paden (BA, 2006).  He has been coaching swimming at TSU and was admitted to MA in History program at UMKC.

Travis Sewell (BA, 2007).  He is studying for an MA in United States History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Adam Sundberg (BA, 2007).  He is studying environmental history at the University of Kansas, beginning in the fall of 2008.  He will study Dutch colonial environmental history under Gregory Cushman.  Donald Worster offered him a joint teaching assistantship/research assistantship.

Will Tollerton (BS, 2006).  I am currently employed at the Museum of Missouri Military History in Jefferson City.  It took me two years after graduation to land a job specifically in the history/museum field.  My main duties are preservation and cataloging of the museum artifacts, which mainly deal with the history of the Missouri National Guard.  Prior to this, I spent about a year and a half volunteering at the Pershing Boyhood Home SHS in Laclede, MO.  This gave me some valuable real world experience with historical preservation.

Keith Watson (BA, 2008) worked at Ellis Island during the summer of 2008. In 2009, he began law school at Washington U. St. Louis, with a merit scholarship.

Lindee Weese (BA, 2006) is at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln law school where she is getting a dual degree in with a Masters in History. She is a TA for the University in a Latin American History class, and is hoping to pursue museum law. She's stayed active in ancient history by giving papers and she has an essay in the works, "A Good Woman Lies Here," on grave stele and erotica in Greece that she'll be submitting for publication soon (originally her capstone paper for Torbjörn Wandel).

Kurtis Werner (BS, 2006; MAE, 2008).  I am doing well (not sleeping much), but doing well as a true first year teacher at Clayton High School in Clayton, Missouri.  I did a full-year, paid, internship at the high school last year and got lucky with a high school social studies position.  I am teaching US/World History I and US/World History II to freshmen and sophomores.