Department of History
Prof. Ellen Whitaker
Associate Professor of History
Faculty profile
About Prof. Ellen Whitaker
Ellen Whitaker teaches American Labor History and courses on the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Her research centers on organized labor, strike actions, and working-class community organizing. She guides students through archival collections to uncover local workplace histories.
Prof. Ellen Whitaker is a member of the Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- American labor history
- Civil War and Reconstruction
- Working-class history
- Archival research methods
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 214
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 214 - Wednesday, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | United States History to 1877 | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| HIST 204 | American Labor History | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| HIST 220 | The American Civil War and Reconstruction | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| HIST 390 | Special Topics in History | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.