Jamie A. Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2006
324 Swanson Academic Center
(989) 463-7972
Office Hours: MF: 9:30-10:30; TTh 8:30-10
Education
- Ph.D., History, University of Toronto (2007)
- M.A., History, University of Toronto (2000)
- B.A., History, Colby College (1999)
Research Interests
Medieval & Early Modern Europe; Law, Family, Italy
Recent Courses Taught
- The Renaissance. HST 480.
- Medieval Mediterranean. HST 380.
- Methods in Renaissance History. HST 280.
- Enlightenment. HST 380.
Recent Presentations
- "Albergo and the Family in Trecento Genoa." International Congress on Medieval Studies. Kalamazoo, MI. May 7—10, 2009.
- "From Public to Private: Women as Procurators and Tutors." Renaissance Society of America. Chicago. April 3-5, 2008.
- "Contractually Obliged: Dowry Restituion against Insolvent and/or Absent Husbands." Renaissance Society of America. Miami. March 22-24, 2007.
- "To Avoid Great Fraud and Illegal Acts: The Role of General Curators." Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies. February 10, 2006.
- "Defending Private Interests for the Public Good: the Role of Procurators in the Genoese Civil Court." Renaissance Society of America. San Francisco. March 23-25, 2006.
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Legal History
- Toronto Renaissance and Reformation Colloquium
- Sixteenth-Century Studies
- Renaissance Society of America
- American Historical Association
Service to the College
- Diversity Advisory Council
- Co-Curricular Committee
- Advisor-Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society)
