Professor Jacobs is currently a lecturer at the Department of History at Vanderbilt University. He is a historian of politics, thought, and culture in the twentieth-century United States. His work examines the tangled histories and multiple meanings of liberalism and conservatism in the modern American political imagination. Professor Jacobs’s American Studies classes provide Vanderbilt students a golden opportunity to broaden knowledge on a diverse scale with regard to American culture, history and politics.
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MCL News Minute: April 4, 2018
Grace has all the info you need this week wrapped up in one minute, including details about Vanderbilt Off Broadway’s latest show and the VUPoint Ballet Spring Showcase.
First-Years March for Our Lives
On the day of the march Vanderbilt First-Years explain why they march and why they are motivated to create change regarding gun policy.
Professor Spotlight: Interview with Professor Buckles
Video: My Experience in Cafe Con Leche As a First-Year
As my last semester as a first-year student comes to an end, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in the Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic Students’ annual Cafe con Leche dance showcase. I’ve never danced before (other than the ballroom dance classes I took in high school to fulfill my Physical Education requirement) but I figured why not?
It was a truly rewarding experience to learn from my amazing choreographers Shelby Hughes and Francisco Munguia, but perhaps the best part was making friends that I might not have made otherwise. Being able to perform after months of practice was an irreplaceable feeling and I would do it again every year.
It’s hard to describe my experience in words, so perhaps this video can help. After all, if a picture speaks a thousand words, how many words can a video speak?
MCL News Minute: March 28, 2018
James has tons of info on events around campus, including tryouts for cheerleading & dance, the university band concert, and InVUsion.
On Pace with Grace: Episode 1
MCL News Minute: March 21, 2018
Grace is here to fill you in on an eventful next few days! Highlights include the March For Our Lives, Café con Leche, and the Vanderbilt Impact Symposium!
Professor Spotlight: Interview with Professor Ghandi
The Walking ‘Dore: Episode 4
Check out the Spring Break Edition of The Walking ‘Dore! In this episode, Amira steps outside of Vanderbilt’s campus and shares some highlights from her spring break trip this year as a first-year student.