Dear History majors and minors, I hope you're enjoying your summer.  The start of the fall semester is just about one month away, and we're looking forward to welcoming you back.  In the meantime, I'd like to bring some courses to your attention, which are interesting or special for one reason or another.  This might come in handy as you're planning your curriculum. Hist 109: History of Russia to 1855, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30am in PH 108.  The instructor here isn't a type-o -- it's Antonov, not Antonova.  Prof. Antonova's husband, Sergei Antonov, will be offering the course this year.  He has a PhD from Columbia University, and is a leading expert in legal history, not only in Russia, but Europe in general.   Hist 113: Introduction to Ancient History, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30am in RZ 109.  Back by popular demand... Prof. Josh Kinlaw is returning to QC for the next academic year.  If you had him for 101 or 113 in the past, you'll know how good he is.  He will be finishing his Ph.D. at the CUNY Graduate Center in September -- so we will able to refer to him as DOCTOR Kinlaw very shortly!  (Notice that he's also teaching a section of Hist 101.) Hist 200.01 (code 85739): Social and Cultural History of Early Modern Europe, Tu-Th, 10:45-12:00pm.  This is an excellent opportunity for QC students.  Professor Vincent Carey is a well-known and distinguished historian from SUNY-Plattsburgh.  He'll be a Visiting Professor in our dept for a year.  He is the author of many books, and a good friend and colleague of Prof. Covington.  He taught at QC over 20 years ago when he was in graduate school at Stony Brook.  He has won teaching awards in the SUNY system -- I'm sure his class will be great. Hist 222: Europe since 1945, W, 1:40-4:30.  Can't imagine a hotter topic these days, or a more qualified professor to teach it -- Prof. Isaac Alteras. Hist 256: The History of Modern Israel, MW, 10:45-12:00.  Hold on -- I just said I couldn't imagine a hotter topic than modern Europe -- well, how about modern Israel?  Plus, note that this course also satisfies UPPER-DIVISION NON-WESTERN requirement, as well.  Prof. Isaac Alteras. Hist 251: The Jews of Medieval Christendom, Tu-Th, 9:15-10:30.  Professor Arnold Franklin's latest book is hot off the presses (Univ of Pennsylvania Press), so this is a good time to take his course, and get the very latest in the field.  Satisfies both European and Jewish concentrations. Hist 284: The History of New York State, Tu, 12:15-3:05.  Professor Davis-Kram provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of our state, and includes field trips to important and fascinating sites.  This should be a popular course for those planning to go into Education and teach in New York. Hist 303: The Italian Renaissance, MW, 1:40-2:55.  A wonderful subject, but Professor Martin Pine -- QC's longtime expert on the Italian Renaissance -- might be retiring from teaching soon, so you should sign up for this course while you still can. Let me know if you have any questions.  And don't forget to wear sunscreen! Best, Prof. Allen   Joel Allen Associate Professor and Chair History Department, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 office: 718-997-5383 fax: 718-997-5359