University of Pittsburgh

Faculty

Tony Novosel, Ph.D.

University of Pittsburgh (2005)
Lecturer

University of Pittsburgh
Department of History
3711 Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

412-648-7464
Email: pugachev@pitt.edu
Skype: novoawl

Curriculum Vitae

Field(s)

History of Russia and the Soviet Union
Modern European History
Northern Ireland
Origins of  mass violence in the 20th Century
Origins and impact of the Great War in European and World History
Problems Facing Societies Making the Transition to a Post-Conflict Society.


Teaching

History of the Soviet Union: Pre-Revolutionary Russia to the Present

Western Civilization II (University Honors College)

Ireland:  The “Troubles:” 1969-1994

History of the Russian Revolution 1917-1932

Western Civilization 1 (Ancient World-1700)

World War I in Comparative Perspectives

 

Honors/Awards

Who’s Who Among American Educators , 2004, 2005, 2006
Faculty Honor Roll, 2000, 2007, 2008;
CGS Professor of the Year Award 2008;
Pan-Hellenic Council Professor of the Year Award 2009
Faculty Honor Roll, 2000

 

Project(s)

Developed online syllabi for University Honors College and College of General Studies.

Involved in developing Web based courses using synchronous and asynchronous learning for the College of General Studies. Currently working with a Peace and Reconciliation Project in Northern Ireland known as the Business Education Initiative. Spent two months in Northern Ireland, as part of a larger project, interviewing members and former members of the Ulster Volunteer Force, the Red Hand Commando and Loyalist Politicians regarding their political development and political analysis between 1972-1982, for ending the conflict in Northern Ireland. Provided orientations to Amizade, Coe College, Duke University, and other organizations who came to Northern Ireland to study the conflict. Working on collaborative projects with Belfast Model School for Girls and University of Pittsburgh Students dealing with the Middle East and the Messines Common History Project that links University of Pittsburgh students with organizations in Northern Ireland around the key historical events in Irish History.