A University of Dayton history professor will address the next meeting for the Center for Economic Philosophy: A BB&T Program at West Liberty University. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Lunch will be served at 11:30am in the West Meeting Room at WesBanco Arena.
Dr. Larry Schweikart received his Ph.D. in History from the University of California in 1983. Following his graduate training, he began teaching at the University of Wisconsin (1984-85), then received an appointment to the University of Dayton, where he has been for the last 25 years. Schweikart has taught courses in: U.S. History, American Business, U.S. Civil War, Economic History and Technology and the Culture of War.
Schweikart has written more than twenty books on American history, national defense, business and banking history. In 2008, his book 48 Liberal Lies about American History reached the top 30. He has been honored at both the regional and national level for his research and written work. Schweikart was the national Runner up for the Allan Nevins Prize for the Economic History Association (1983). He also received first-place honors for the Phi Alpha Theta Southwest Regional “Best Paper” Prize (1979, 1982).
“Dr. Schweikart brings years of historical research and study to his tenure and will offer great insight to the audience,” said Dr. Erik Root, Chair of Economic Philosophy at WLU.
Schweikart’s topic is “Seven Events That Made America.” The event is open to the public, and the cost of the luncheon will be $10, payable at the door. Reservations are not required. For additional information please call (304) 336-8365 or gprc@westliberty.edu.