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Department of History and Philosophy
College of Liberal Arts


 

The Department of History and Philosophy welcomes you to its home page. Here we introduce our talented and student-friendly faculty, our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and our organizations, clubs, events, activities, and projects.

History Club

 

Our Mission

The History Club seeks to promote historical awareness, intellectual growth, and social welfare of the Jackson State University Community, and to promote appreciation for the aim and objectives of Jackson State University.

 

Objectives

  • To promote awareness of historical events.
  • To help promote goodwill between the community and student body of Jackson State University.
  • To give critical analysis of historical events.

 

Requirements for Membership

  • Students must be a History Major or Minor in History or show interest in History.
  • Only those students who major in History may hold office.

 

Meeting Dates and Dues

  • The History Club meets on Tuesdays at 10 am usually in the Department of History.
  • The dues are $5.00 monthly.

 

Non-Discriminatory Policy

The History Club does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, nationality, or religious preference.

 

Contact

For more information, contact club advisor Ms. Detrice Roberts.

RESOURCES

 

Undergraduate

Graduate

Useful links

PERSONNEL

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2191.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

Location

Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
3rd Floor Suite
P.O. Box 17700
Jackson MS 39217

Contact

(601) 979-2191

Department Chair/Staff

Dr. Daphne R. Chamberlain
Chair and Associate Professor
Email: daphne.r.chamberlain@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2498
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., 3rd Floor

Eugenia Renee Cook 
Administrative Assistant
Email: eugenia.r.cook@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2179
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., 3rd Floor

Faculty

Dr. Mario Azevedo
Professor
Email: mario.j.azevedo@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2493
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 338

Dr. Kofi Barima
Associate Professor
Email: kofi.r.barima@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2502
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 349

Dr. Janice Brockley 
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Email: janice.a.brockley@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2504
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 340

Dr. Rico D. Chapman
Professor & Dean – College of Liberal Arts
Email: rico.d.chapman@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.7036
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Mr. Joshua Cotton
Instructor
Email: joshua.j.cotton@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2368
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 345

Dr. Robert Luckett
Professor and Director, Margaret Walker Center
Email: robert.luckett@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.3935
Location: Ayer Hall , Office 416

Dr. Denae Powell
Assistant Professor
Email: denae.powell@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 344

Ms. Detrice L. Roberts
Instructor
Email: detrice.l.roberts@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-5840
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 341

Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine
Professor
Email: lomarsh.roopnarine@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2494
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 339