The History Department invites you to the 2015 Undergraduate History Conference, which takes place Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. On Friday, keynote speaker Prof. Gary Leupp, professor of Japanese History at Tufts University, will present “The Study of History and the Positive Power of Disillusionment,” a personal journey from youth to maturity through the study of history. The keynote address will be held at 4 p.m. in Founders Hall 232.

Prof. Leupp is an expert in the history of Tokugawa Japan and the author several books and articles. He is best known for his work on society, economy and sexuality in pre-modern Japan, including his books Servants, Shophands and Laborers in the Cities of Tokugawa Japan and Male Colors: The Construction of Homosexuality in Tokugawa Japan. His most recent book is titled Interracial Intimacy in Japan: Western Men and Japanese Women, 1543-1900.

On Saturday, students will present their research projects from 9 a.m-4 p.m. in Founders Hall. Conference programs noting specific locations and presentation titles will be available in the History Department office soon. Contact the History Department at 707-826-3641 or histdept@humboldt.edu.