Aug 31, 2015 - The history department sponsored its annual welcome reception for history majors and minors at Dr. Stephen Carls’s home on August 31, 2015. Twenty-eight people participated in the event, where faculty and students enjoyed a variety of foods and mingled with each other in a relaxed setting on a beautiful evening.
The refreshments consisted of chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruits, lemon bars, apple strudel tartelettes, baked brie cheese and crackers, chocolate brownies, marinated olives, tomato bruschetta, bacon-wrapped brown sugar smokies, and a ginger-flavored lemon-lime punch. Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls prepared the treats for the party.
An elaborately prepared food table awaits guests at the History Welcome Reception at Dr. Stephen Carls's home on August 31, 2015.
Participants at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015, gather around the food table. They are (left to right) Laura Beth Russell, Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, Amanda Couch, Chelsey Sauls (not visible), and Kathryn Mitchell (wearing blue T-shirt).
Union students (left to right) Brandon Harper, Ben Pinkley, and Thomas Gray go through the serving line at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015.
Drs. Keith Bates (left) and David Thomas enjoy a conversation together at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015.
Union students Seth Reid and Abbey Peecher pick out treats at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. History major Nick Hancock is behind them.
Dr. Terry Lindley (standing) talks to Dr. Henry Allen at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. History major Ashton Hostetler is in the lower right hand corner of the photo.
Nancy Thomas (left) talks with Jordan Sellers at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015.
Dr. David Thomas (left) and history major Nic Linn talk together at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015.
Dr. Keith Bates talks to Nancy Thomas at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. Photo by Kristi Woody
Dr. Keith Bates and history major Emily Littleton enjoy a light moment at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015.
Attendees enjoy the nice weather and fellowship at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. They are (left to right) Laura Beth Russell, Ben Pinkley, Chelsey Sauls, and Amanda Couch. Photo by Kristi Woody
Nicholas Hancock (second from right) smiles for the camera at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. Others in the photo are (left to right) Seth Reid, Abbey Peecher, and Brianna Hammond.
Attendees at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015, pause for a photo. They are (left to right) Kathryn Mitchell, Lauren Geary, Livvy Winters, and Hannah Conway.
Dr. Stephen Carls (right) talks to students Allen Bradley and Abby Thigpen at the History Welcome Reception on August 31, 2015. Photo by Kristi Woody