SEMO Historian
Where history meets the present
Meet Dr. Snyder
Dr. Snyder joined the History Department in August of 2018
1) What brought you to SEMO? The University was hiring for a very specific position, assistant professor of Modern British History with a background in World History. As I’m a British Historian who specializes in British Imperial History and Modern African History , it was a perfect fit.
2) Why History? History’s a living, organic thing; always unfolding and constantly being reinterpreted, revised, and re-imagined. It’s a massive story about all the drama of humanity. And it’s a story I love telling. The fact that I get to introduce so much of it to students for the first time (and challenge many of their assumptions) is an absolute privilege.
3) What was your dream job as a child? Paleontologist. Hands down.
4) What are your favorite things about this program so far? My colleagues (who are brilliant), my students (whose work ethic and engagement daily amazes me), and the fact that the program allows me a lot of freedom to teach courses within my fields.
5) Five words to describe you. Caffeinated, energetic, talkative, dapper, diplomatic.
SEMO Historian 
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