Thompson-Werk

Hello, my name is Robert Thompson and history is my passion. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Wesleyan College and a Master of Arts in History from Wilfrid Laurier University. As of August 2009,  I began the journey of earning my PhD at the University of Southern Mississippi. While attending WLU I wrote my Major Research Paper on the role of the US Coast Artillery Corps on the Western Front during the First World War. Initially drawn towards history by the physical display of power by nations, I intend to explore the cultural and social aspects of 20th-Century American warfare.

Much of my free time is spent reading, listening to music, watching tv, and playing the Wii (I seem to be addicted to Call of Duty: World at War). Of course I adore spending time with my wife, family, and friends. My favorite book is The Stranger, by Albert Camus. In terms of history, I’ve read too many good books to start naming favorites. The two bands I am constantly listening to are Depeche Mode and The Cure. However, my music collection is dominated by all things 80’s. This list would be incomplete if I neglected to mention that I am a huge Washington Capitals fan, and a fan of all things hockey.

Curriculum Vitae | Robert J. Thompson, M.A.

Education	PhD. (in progress), The University of Southern Mississippi
	M.A., Wilfrid Laurier University, 2007 Balsillie Fellow
	B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College, 2006 History Major, German Minor Honors & Scholars Program Student Presidential Scholar Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Experience	Adjunct Instructor of History at Virginia Wesleyan College, August 2007 – May 2009 History 113: History of the United States until 1877 History 111: World History to A.D. 1600
Memberships	Society for Military History Phi Alpha Theta Omicron Delta Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Society for Collegiate Journalists
Awards & Honors	Balsillie Fellowship Thomas R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Virginia Wesleyan College’s History Department award for the most distinguished graduating student
Research	M.A. Major Research Paper “’We Need You!’ The Coast Artillery Corps on the Western Front, 1917-1918.”
Interests	American Military Canadian Military Modern European Military
Conferences	19th Military History Colloquium, Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, 2008 Tri-University History Conference, University of Guelph, 2006 Phi Alpha Theta Conference, Virginia Military Institute, 2006