In recent times, alarm over the future of history departments and programs in higher education has been widespread. In that same era, Patty Limerick has had innumerable opportunities to provide historical perspective to audiences far beyond the borders of the academic world. In this talk, Limerick will tell several stories of adventures in the adrenaline-saturated world of the Applied Historian, testifying to the unexpected value of humor (often conveyed in original limericks!) in earning the trust of audiences across a spectrum of opinions and points of view. Current concerns over the support for the profession of history could launch a new era of innovation, impact, and influence.
