The Forum: Journal Of History
The Forum: A Journal of History is a peer-reviewed journal written, designed and produced by students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, in coordination with the Alpha Nu Gamma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. The Forum epitomizes Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” mantra as it is produced by students. It has been recognized for excellence multiple times by the national Phi Alpha Theta organization’s Gerald D. Nash History Journal Award given by the national Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society organization, which represents 860 chapters nationwide: first prize in the electronic journal category (2010), third prize in the print journal category (2010), second in the print journal category (2011), and second prize in the electronic journal category (2021).
Through publication of The Forum, the members of the Alpha Nu Gamma chapter of Phi Alpha Theta aim to highlight the contributions of the Cal Poly History Department to the university environment, foster intellectual exchange, and showcase the significance and diversity of the field of history.
Submissions:
The Forum Editorial team will begin to solicit papers in the Fall, with peer reviews extending through Winter with a publication goal of Spring. The process is blind peer review with a team of student editors.
The Forum Archives
All prior editions of The Forum are available at the Digital Commons @ Cal Poly website: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/forum/