In the period between the American Civil War and the Russian Revolution of 1905, American and Russian travel writers wrote home about their encounters abroad. At first the observations were mostly positive. But as time went on the writings became increasingly hostile. Margarita Marinova (CNU), in her new book, says these negative characterizations became the basis for a mutual rhetoric of hate common during the Cold War. Read More

For the first time in the history of the society, they have presented The Hook Award, which "is meant to recognize a faculty member's intelligence, passion for teaching and contribution to the intellectual development of students of CNU." Read More