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Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

Ph.D.History, University of Arizona, August 2004

Fields: Medieval Europe, Ancient World (Rome/Greece), Renaissance/Early-Modern Europe, comparative history of Mediterranean borderlands and Modern Europe.

Dissertation: “Apocalyptic Poverty: Gerard Segarelli, Fra Dolcino and the Legitimization of Deviance Among the Order of Apostles, 1260-1307.” Committee: Alan E. Bernstein (Chair), Alison Futrell, Steven Johnstone

M.A.History, University of Oregon, 1996

Thesis: “Into the Devil’s Kingdom: The Diabology of Martin Luther to 1520.” Committee: Augustine C. Thompson, Jennifer Rondeau, Jack Maddex

B.A.History and Religious Studies, University of Oregon, 1994

Magna cum Laude

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

• Assistant Professor, Department of History, Indiana University Northwest, 2004-present.

PUBLICATIONS:

• “Pleasure or Piety : The Franciscans, the Order of Apostles, and Spiritual Identity, 1260-1300” in Textual Pleasure in the Middle Ages: A Casebook, eds. Scott D. Troyan and Robin Hass Birky (forthcoming).
• Book Review: Regular Life: Monastic, Canonical and Mendicant Rules, 2 nd ed. Edited by Daniel Marcel La Corte and Douglas J. McMillan. Medieval Institute Publications, 2004. Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching (forthcoming).

PAPERS PRESENTED :

• “The Roman Revolution: Rethinking Modern Theories of Political Change” College of Arts and Sciences 4th Annual Research Conference , November 16, 2007
• “Pleasure or Piety: The Medieval Church, the ‘Heretical’ Order of the Apostles, and Spirituality Identity, 1260-1307,” Medieval Association of the Midwest, October 19, 2007
• “Trailing Fra Dolcino: Remembering the Heretical Past in Modern Piedmont,” 41 st Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 4-7, 2006
• “Heretical Monuments: The Contested Memory of a Medieval Heresy,” College of Arts and Sciences 2 nd Annual Research Conference, November 18, 2005
• “Heretical Memories: Monuments and the Memorialization of Medieval Heretics,” Medieval Association of the Midwest, September 23, 2005
• “Forced into an Apocalyptic Corner: Violence, Resistance and the Order of the Apostles,” 40 th Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 5-8, 2005
• “‘The Blood-Dimmed Tide is Loosed’”: A Medieval Case Study of Persecution, Apocalypticism and Violence,” College of Arts and Sciences First Annual Research Conference, November 12, 2004
• “Gerard Segarelli and Thirteenth-century Parma,” University of Arizona Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation Committee, Fifth Symposium: Work-in-Progress, January 31, 2001
• “Creating the Apocalyptic Community: The Legitimization of Deviance among the Order of Apostles, 1260-1307,” Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association, Fort Collins, CO, May 24-26, 2001
• “Lucifer, Bestiality and Chaos: Medieval Visions of the Devil”, Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Arizona State University, Spring 1999
• “The Sisterhood of Sin: Women and Sexuality in Tertullian's De Cultu Feminarum,” Phi Alpha Theta Symposium, University of Arizona, Spring 1999
• “Medieval Visions of the Devil”, Phi Alpha Theta Symposium, University of Arizona, Spring 1998 Winner: Best Paper Award
• “The Diabology of Gregory the Great”, Phi Alpha Theta Symposium, University of Arizona, Spring 1997

CONFERENCE PANEL CHAIR:

• “Heresy in the Middle Ages,” 3 rd Annual College of Arts and Sciences Research Conference, November 10, 2006.
• “Inquisition: Power and Process,” 41 st Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 2006.
• “Looking, Loss and Logic in Literature,” 2nd Annual College of Arts and Sciences Research Conference, November 17, 2005.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor, Department of History, Indiana University Northwest, Fall 2004-Present:

• HIST 495: Senior Seminar: Women and Gender in the Ancient World
• HIST 495: Senior Seminar: Medieval Heresy
• HIST 388: Roman History (Republic and Empire)
• HIST 386: Greek History from Mycenae through Alexander the Great
• HIST 351: Early Medieval Europe (“Pagan” Europe and Tolkien)
• HIST 352: High/Late Medieval Europe
• HIST 225: Ancient and Medieval History in Film
• HIST 200: Hell and Death in Antiquity and Beyond (Team-taught with Prof. DiMuzio of IUN’s Philosophy Department)
• HIST 113: Western Civilization I (Pre-History to the Renaissance)
• HIST 114: Western Civilization II (Renaissance to the present)

Instructor:

Department of History, University of Arizona

• HIST 407A: Medieval Heresy, Summer 2004.
• HIST 205: History of Rome, Spring 2004; 2003
• HIST 205: History of Rome, Summer 2001-2003
• HIST 271: History of Christianity, Summer I, 2000
• HIST 465B: History of Roman & Medieval Spain, Spring 2000
• TRAD 102: Traditions and Cultures: From the Rise of Cities to the Sixteenth Century, Summer I, 1999

Department of Religious Studies, University of Oregon

• REL 399: Religion in Nazi Germany, Summer 1998; Summer 1996

Lecturer :

• Ancient Hebrew Society and Religion , TRAD 102: Western Civilizations , Professor Bernstein, University of Arizona, Fall 2003
• The First Crusade , HIST 405A: Medieval Europe , Professor Bernstein, University of Arizona, Fall 2002
• The Spread of Christianity in early medieval Ireland and Anglo-Saxon England , HIST 405A: Medieval Europe , Professor Bernstein, University of Arizona, Fall 2002.
• The Black Death and Social Control , HIST 310: The Black Death , Professor Dykema, University of Arizona, Fall 1999.
• From Mystery Religions to Christianity , HIST 205: History of Rome , Professor Futrell, University of Arizona, Spring 1999.
• Witchcraft in Salem , HIST 106: US History to 1877 , Professor Pierpaoli, University of Arizona, Spring 1997.
• History of Christianity , Guest Lectures (three-weeks), REL 203: Great Religions , Instructor Stephen Stern, University of Oregon, Winter 1996.
• Chuang-Tzu and Taoism , REL 202: Great Religions , Professor Tokuno, University of Oregon, Fall 1995.
• Dharmakara and the 48 Vows: Pure Land Buddhism , REL 202: Great Religions , Professor Tokuno, University of Oregon, Winter 1995.
• Origins and History of Indian Sikhism , REL 201: Great Religions , Instructor Stephen Stern, University of Oregon, Fall 1994.

Teaching Assistant, Department of History, University of Arizona, 1997-2002 :

• Undergraduate Writing Consultant, Fall 2001
• Grader, HIST 205: History of Rome, Spring, 2002; Spring 2001; Fall 1999; Spring 1999
• Grader, HIST 310: The Black Death, Fall 1999
• Grader, HIST 271: History of Christianity, Spring 1999
• Discussion Section Instructor, TRAD 102: W. Civilization Prehistory-1600, Fall 1998; Spring 1998; Fall 1997
• Discussion Section Instructor, HIST 107: United States to 1877, Spring 1997

Teaching Assistant, Department of Religious Studies, University of Oregon:

• Discussion Section Instructor, REL 201-203: Great Religions, Fall 1994 - Spring 1996

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• Trustees’ Award for Excellence in Teaching, Indiana University Northwest, Spring 2007
• Finalist, Founder’s Day Teaching Award, Indiana University Northwest, Spring 2007
• Exploration Traveling Fellowship Grant, New Frontiers in the Arts and Humanities, Indiana University, Bloomington, Summer 2007
• International Project and Activities Grant, Office of International Programs, Indiana University, Bloomington, Summer 2007
• Center for Cultural Discovery and Learning Fellowship (with Prof. Robin Hass Birky), Indiana University Northwest, The Roundtable: Annual Medieval Academic Spring Symposium, Spring 2006
• Nominated for Founder’s Day Teaching Award, Indiana University Northwest, January 2005
• Rockfellow Scholarship, Department of History, University of Arizona, Spring 2003
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate Award, Department of History, Summer 2001
• Teaching Team Award, University of Arizona, Fall 1998
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1994
• Golden Key Honor Society, 1993

COMMUNITY/INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE :

• Chairperson, Writing Across the Curriculum Committee, Indiana University Northwest, 2006-present
• Faculty Liaison (NW Indiana Seven-County Region), Advance College Project, January 2005-present
• Faculty Advisor/Coordinator, History Club, Indiana University Northwest, 2004-present
• Center for Cultural Discovery and Learning Fellowship (with Prof. Robin Hass Birky), Indiana University Northwest, The Roundtable: Annual Medieval Academic Spring Symposium, Spring 2006
• Webmaster, Department of History, Indiana University Northwest, Fall 2004-present
• “Beware the Ides of March: The Assassination of Julius Caesar and the Fall of the Roman Republic,” Academic College Experience Day, Indiana University Northwest, April 23, 2007
• “ Hell on $6.66 a Day: A Historical and Philosophical Guide to the Afterlife,” presented with Prof. Gianluca DiMuzio (Philosophy Department), Academic College Experience Day, April 23, 2007
• “War and Imperialism and Propaganda in the Ancient World,” 30 th Annual Seminar Day, Indiana University Northwest, April 7, 2006
• “‘God Wills It!’ The Crusades: Myth, Reality and their Effect Today,” 29 th Annual Seminar Day, Indiana University Northwest, March 4, 2005
• “The Benefits of Attending Indiana University Northwest,” Information/promotional presentation, AP US History, Merrillville (IN) High School, January 14, 2005
• Assistant/Monitor, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Institute Computer Lab, University of Arizona, Fall 2003-Spring 2004
• “A Guide to Internet Research: Using the Web to find Primary Sources for the Age of Exploration,” for HIST 396A: Nature and Practice of History, September 3, 2003
• “Interactive and Collective Learning Exercises in Small-Group Discussions,” Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Workshop, Department of History, University of Arizona, August 21, 2003
• “The Devil and Evil in Christianity,” Presented to the University of Arizona SAGE (Seniors' Achievement and Growth through Education) Society, February 14, 2003.
• “Heresy in the Archives: Research and Methodology of a Medieval Historian,” Presented to the History Graduate Association, University of Arizona, October 25, 2002
• “Using Technology Effectively in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Assistants,” Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Workshop, Department of History, University of Arizona, August 21, 2002
• Writing Workshop: “Thesis Statements and Primary Sources,” HIST 205: History of Rome, February 12, 2002
• Undergraduate Writing Workshop, Department of History, University of Arizona, October 16, 2001
• “Technology in the Classroom: Creating and Maintaining Course Websites,” Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop, Department of History, University of Arizona, August 23, 2001
• Writing Workshop: “Writing an Effective History Essay,” HIST 205: History of Rome, February 15, 2001
• Visions of the End: Hell and Heaven in Medieval and Reformation Europe . Sponsored by The Division of Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, Summer Lecture Series University of Arizona, presented to St. Philip’s Church, Summer 1997

LANGUAGES:

• Latin (Reading)
• Italian (Speaking, reading)
• German (Speaking, reading)
• French (Reading)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• American Historical Association
• Medieval Academy of America
• Medieval Association of the Midwest
• Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association
• Arizona Center for Medieval and Reformation Studies
• American Academy of Religion