History Department Cal Poly Pomona

Happy news: Eva will be staying on with us until the end of the year, so we will postpone her virtual retirement party until then. Stay tuned!

Hi all, Quick but sad note to share: Eva Baeza, our department's stalwart administrative coordinator, is retiring. For any of you who had the pleasure of knowing Eva, you know that her heart has been so much of what has made our department a home at Cal Poly. If you have any stories or notes of love to share, they would be most welcome.

Interested in working for the state of California? State Historian II California State Civil Service Exam closes January 14, 2021. Info is attached. This is for the journey-level State Historian series classification that the California State Parks Department uses to hire permanent staff. The classification duties focus on cultural resources management, land use planning, historical research, and interpretation & education program support. This journey-level exam is now on-...line with no personal interview requirement to get on the State of California’s hiring list. It is fully weighted toward Training and Experience of the candidate. No need to travel to take an oral exam in person as in the past. Classification specs: State Historian Series - CalHR The Department hopes to hire a number of State Historian II positions throughout the California State Park system over the next few years. Only candidates who have passed this exam will be allowed to apply for one of those permanent positions.I

Today at 12:30pm PST! Don't miss it!

Zoom event today (10/22) for all History majors and faculty at 12:30PM PST! Join us!

Thinking of public history as a career option? Join us this Thursday Oct. 22 12:30PM via Zoom!

What to know more about the pre-credential option and becoming a teacher? Upcoming Zoom workshop!