Marcus E. Smith
Education
2013 to 2019
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Ph.D. in History
2014
Middlebury Language Institute, Oakland, CA
Arabic summer program
2011 to 2013
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
M.A. in History
2007 to 2010
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
B.A. in History. Graduated with honors.
Dean’s list, Alpha Chi honors, Phi Theta Alpha history honors
2008
Jerusalem University College, Israel
Semester study abroad including studies in Palestinian society and visits to the Palestinian Legislative Council and political think tanks in Ramalla
2004
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course
2001 to 2003
Ohio State University-Agricultural Technology Institute, Wooster, Ohio
Landscape Design
2000 to 2001
U.S. Army Basic Training and Engineer Training
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Ph.D. in History
2014
Middlebury Language Institute, Oakland, CA
Arabic summer program
2011 to 2013
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
M.A. in History
2007 to 2010
Anderson University, Anderson, IN
B.A. in History. Graduated with honors.
Dean’s list, Alpha Chi honors, Phi Theta Alpha history honors
2008
Jerusalem University College, Israel
Semester study abroad including studies in Palestinian society and visits to the Palestinian Legislative Council and political think tanks in Ramalla
2004
U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course
2001 to 2003
Ohio State University-Agricultural Technology Institute, Wooster, Ohio
Landscape Design
2000 to 2001
U.S. Army Basic Training and Engineer Training
Teaching Experience
2019 to present
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH
Adjunct Faculty
2018 to 2019
The Ohio State University - Newark, OH
Affiliated Faculty
2013 to 2018
Dept. of History, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Graduate Teaching Assistant for undergraduate history classes. Assisted students and professors, lectured on select topics, developed and delivered seminar on historical writing.
2011 to 2013
Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Teaching Assistant for undergraduate history classes. Assisted professor and students, led discussion sections, and lectured on select topics.
2011 to 2012
USTogether, Columbus, OH
Educator for Citizenship Program. Launched new program providing citizenship education for refugees and immigrants at USTogether Refugee resettlement agency, developed curriculum, planned outreach events, and taught citizenship classes.
2001 to 2005
U.S. Army, Baghdad, Iraq
Team Leader. Taught classes to military trainees in vehicle safety, high explosives, mine clearance equipment and mine disarmament, and operation of the “Buffalo” Mine Protected Route Clearance Vehicle.
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH
Adjunct Faculty
- European History from 1648
- American History from 1877
2018 to 2019
The Ohio State University - Newark, OH
Affiliated Faculty
- Modern Middle East History
2013 to 2018
Dept. of History, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Graduate Teaching Assistant for undergraduate history classes. Assisted students and professors, lectured on select topics, developed and delivered seminar on historical writing.
- Eve of Destruction: Global Crisis and World Organization in the Twentieth Century
- Modern Latin America
- East Asian History
- Global History
2011 to 2013
Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Teaching Assistant for undergraduate history classes. Assisted professor and students, led discussion sections, and lectured on select topics.
- History of the Middle East and North Africa
- World History
2011 to 2012
USTogether, Columbus, OH
Educator for Citizenship Program. Launched new program providing citizenship education for refugees and immigrants at USTogether Refugee resettlement agency, developed curriculum, planned outreach events, and taught citizenship classes.
2001 to 2005
U.S. Army, Baghdad, Iraq
Team Leader. Taught classes to military trainees in vehicle safety, high explosives, mine clearance equipment and mine disarmament, and operation of the “Buffalo” Mine Protected Route Clearance Vehicle.
Research Experience
2013 to 2019
Dept. of History, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Doctoral dissertation research: Those Who Remained: The Jews of Iraq 1951 to Present. Advisor: Dr. Stacy Holden
Other topics researched: The social and cultural basis of ISIS’ success, Iraqi Jewish history, Ba’ath terror in Iraq
2011 to 2013
Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, OH
Master’s thesis research: Muslim Columbus: Unity and Diversity in an American Religious Community. Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Frierson
Other topics researched: Muslim American history, Persian Oil, Arab and Jewish history in Haifa, citizenship and refugees in the U.S., Republican motherhood in the U.S.
2010
Ohio Humanities Oral History Institute, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
2007 to 2010
Dept. of History, Anderson University, IN
History thesis research: Islam and Militancy: A Complex and Limited Relationship. Advisor: Dr. David Murphy
Other topics researched: The Iranian Revolution, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq war, conflict in Afghanistan, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas leader Khaled Mishal, and the role of Islamic religion in modern militancy.
Dept. of History, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Doctoral dissertation research: Those Who Remained: The Jews of Iraq 1951 to Present. Advisor: Dr. Stacy Holden
Other topics researched: The social and cultural basis of ISIS’ success, Iraqi Jewish history, Ba’ath terror in Iraq
2011 to 2013
Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, OH
Master’s thesis research: Muslim Columbus: Unity and Diversity in an American Religious Community. Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Frierson
Other topics researched: Muslim American history, Persian Oil, Arab and Jewish history in Haifa, citizenship and refugees in the U.S., Republican motherhood in the U.S.
2010
Ohio Humanities Oral History Institute, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
2007 to 2010
Dept. of History, Anderson University, IN
History thesis research: Islam and Militancy: A Complex and Limited Relationship. Advisor: Dr. David Murphy
Other topics researched: The Iranian Revolution, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq war, conflict in Afghanistan, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas leader Khaled Mishal, and the role of Islamic religion in modern militancy.
University and Community Service
2018 to 2019
Arab Student Club, Ohio State University—Newark
Advised undergraduate students founding student cultural organization, holding weekly lunches and bi-monthly evening programs, planning travels to Dearborn Michigan, and inviting speakers to campus for cultural events
2016 to 2017
Jewish Studies Workshop organizer
Designed, planned, and secured funding for a regional Jewish Studies Workshop for graduate students of Purdue University and Indiana University
2015 to 2018
Muslim Neighbors organizer
Designed, planned, and secured funding for a local interfaith initiative including panel presentations, a photonarrative exhibit, and community dialogue events.
2013 to 2018
Arabic Tutor and Discussion Partner, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Assist Students with Arabic coursework and provide conversation practice during regularly scheduled office hours and at Arabic club events
2012 to 2013
Graduate Student Government, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Vice President at University of Cincinnati History Department. Organized graduate history conference, acted as liaison between students and faculty, and facilitated graduate student involvement with hiring decisions.
2010
Alpha Chi, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Conference administrator.
2009 to 2010
Kissinger Learning Center, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Study group leader for undergraduate courses. Mentored students’ academic assistance in reaching academic goals
2008 to 2010
Model United Nations, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Delegate.
Phi Alpha Theta, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Alpha Iota Iota Anderson University Chapter President
Philosophy Club, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Founding member.
2007 to 2010
Student Peace Initiative, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Member and discussion leader. Organized educational meetings, awareness campaigns, and outreach to the student body and administration seeking justice through peaceful means on campus as well as locally and globally while educating members about current conflicts in the world and pacifist initiatives to address world crises
International Student Association, Anderson University, Anderson, IN.
Member and International dinner co-coordinator. Organized campus events to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue
2007
Summer Institute of Linguistics, Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea
Construction volunteer.
Arab Student Club, Ohio State University—Newark
Advised undergraduate students founding student cultural organization, holding weekly lunches and bi-monthly evening programs, planning travels to Dearborn Michigan, and inviting speakers to campus for cultural events
2016 to 2017
Jewish Studies Workshop organizer
Designed, planned, and secured funding for a regional Jewish Studies Workshop for graduate students of Purdue University and Indiana University
2015 to 2018
Muslim Neighbors organizer
Designed, planned, and secured funding for a local interfaith initiative including panel presentations, a photonarrative exhibit, and community dialogue events.
2013 to 2018
Arabic Tutor and Discussion Partner, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Assist Students with Arabic coursework and provide conversation practice during regularly scheduled office hours and at Arabic club events
2012 to 2013
Graduate Student Government, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Vice President at University of Cincinnati History Department. Organized graduate history conference, acted as liaison between students and faculty, and facilitated graduate student involvement with hiring decisions.
2010
Alpha Chi, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Conference administrator.
2009 to 2010
Kissinger Learning Center, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Study group leader for undergraduate courses. Mentored students’ academic assistance in reaching academic goals
2008 to 2010
Model United Nations, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Delegate.
Phi Alpha Theta, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Alpha Iota Iota Anderson University Chapter President
Philosophy Club, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Founding member.
2007 to 2010
Student Peace Initiative, Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Member and discussion leader. Organized educational meetings, awareness campaigns, and outreach to the student body and administration seeking justice through peaceful means on campus as well as locally and globally while educating members about current conflicts in the world and pacifist initiatives to address world crises
International Student Association, Anderson University, Anderson, IN.
Member and International dinner co-coordinator. Organized campus events to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue
2007
Summer Institute of Linguistics, Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea
Construction volunteer.
Presentations and Lectures
2019
The Rivalry that is Destroying the Middle East, Invited Lecture, Granville Historical Society
Those Who Remained: The Jewish Community in Iraq Since 1951, Invited Lecture, Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University
2018
Iraqi Jews and the Ba’th Remaking of Iraqi Political Culture, Middle East Studies Association
The Jews of Baghdad in Qassim’s Iraq, 1958-1963, Midwest Association for Middle East and Islamic Studies
2017
Iraq and the Holocaust: The Baghdad Pogrom of 1941, Invited Lecture, Anderson University, IN
Refugee Resettlement: An Overview, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette, IN
2016
Muslim Columbus: Diversity and Unity in a Midwest American Religious Community, Midwest World History Association Conference, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Presented on the panel, "Muslim Migrants in the 20th Century American Midwest"
2015
The Jews of Iraq 1951 to Present, Noon Lecture Series, Purdue University Jewish Studies Program Presented on the history of the Jewish community of Iraq and the reasons for its demise in the twentieth century
Between Nationalisms: Transformations of the Jewish Community in Modern Iraq, Jewish Studies Workshop, Center for Jewish History, New York, NY Presented on social history of Iraq’s Jewish minority from the late monarchic period through the period of Ba’th Party rule
2014
Death to the Spies! Antisemitism, Spectacle, and the Jews of Iraq after the Six Day War, Indiana Association of Social Sciences
Presented research on the Jewish community in Iraq and the effects of nationalism, popular persecution, and state terror on minority communities
2013
The UN and the Twentieth Century Human Rights Campaign, Guest Lecturer, Purdue University Upper level undergraduate class: “Eve of Destruction: Global Crisis and World Organization in the Twentieth Century”
2012
From Empire to Modern State: The Ottoman Empire’s Tanzimat Reforms, Guest Lecturer, University of Cincinnati, OH
Lectured on the Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire and on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
2010
Israeli-Palestinian History, Guest lecturer, Anderson University
Undergraduate Middle East class; taught history of the conflict and included anecdotes about modern Israeli and Palestinian society from my experiences in the region
The Forgotten War: The Iran-Iraq War in Historical Context, Alpha Chi Conference
Presented papers on the Iran- Iraq War and the relationship between Political Islam and militancy.
2009
Middle East Forum, Anderson University, IN
Presented experiences in Iraq, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories and engaged in public discussion with attendees and other presenters
Islam and Militancy: A Complex and Limited Relationship, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Presented paper at Ball State University’s Student History Conference.
2008 to 2010
Guest Speaker, First Presbyterian Church, Norwalk, OH
Topics including Palestinian society and Near Eastern history and archaeology
The Rivalry that is Destroying the Middle East, Invited Lecture, Granville Historical Society
Those Who Remained: The Jewish Community in Iraq Since 1951, Invited Lecture, Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University
2018
Iraqi Jews and the Ba’th Remaking of Iraqi Political Culture, Middle East Studies Association
The Jews of Baghdad in Qassim’s Iraq, 1958-1963, Midwest Association for Middle East and Islamic Studies
2017
Iraq and the Holocaust: The Baghdad Pogrom of 1941, Invited Lecture, Anderson University, IN
Refugee Resettlement: An Overview, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette, IN
2016
Muslim Columbus: Diversity and Unity in a Midwest American Religious Community, Midwest World History Association Conference, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
Presented on the panel, "Muslim Migrants in the 20th Century American Midwest"
2015
The Jews of Iraq 1951 to Present, Noon Lecture Series, Purdue University Jewish Studies Program Presented on the history of the Jewish community of Iraq and the reasons for its demise in the twentieth century
Between Nationalisms: Transformations of the Jewish Community in Modern Iraq, Jewish Studies Workshop, Center for Jewish History, New York, NY Presented on social history of Iraq’s Jewish minority from the late monarchic period through the period of Ba’th Party rule
2014
Death to the Spies! Antisemitism, Spectacle, and the Jews of Iraq after the Six Day War, Indiana Association of Social Sciences
Presented research on the Jewish community in Iraq and the effects of nationalism, popular persecution, and state terror on minority communities
2013
The UN and the Twentieth Century Human Rights Campaign, Guest Lecturer, Purdue University Upper level undergraduate class: “Eve of Destruction: Global Crisis and World Organization in the Twentieth Century”
2012
From Empire to Modern State: The Ottoman Empire’s Tanzimat Reforms, Guest Lecturer, University of Cincinnati, OH
Lectured on the Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire and on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
2010
Israeli-Palestinian History, Guest lecturer, Anderson University
Undergraduate Middle East class; taught history of the conflict and included anecdotes about modern Israeli and Palestinian society from my experiences in the region
The Forgotten War: The Iran-Iraq War in Historical Context, Alpha Chi Conference
Presented papers on the Iran- Iraq War and the relationship between Political Islam and militancy.
2009
Middle East Forum, Anderson University, IN
Presented experiences in Iraq, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories and engaged in public discussion with attendees and other presenters
Islam and Militancy: A Complex and Limited Relationship, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Presented paper at Ball State University’s Student History Conference.
2008 to 2010
Guest Speaker, First Presbyterian Church, Norwalk, OH
Topics including Palestinian society and Near Eastern history and archaeology
Awards and Grants
Academic
2018
Middle East Studies Association Grant for conference travel to San Antonio
Promise Grant for research travels in Washington DC, Purdue University
Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship awarded to fund one year of research, Purdue University
2017
Research Grant, Ford Library Foundation
Kathryn Davis Fellowship for Peace, Middlebury Language Institute
Woodman Research Grant, Purdue University
2016
American Academy for Jewish Research Special Initiatives Grant awarded to fund a bi-annual regional Jewish Studies workshop
Community Engagement Grant awarded to fund the Muslim Neighbors initiative, Purdue University
2015
Global Synergy Research Grant, merit based, funding for research travels, Purdue University
Dept. of History Graduate Scholarship, merit based, funding for research travels, Purdue University.
Critical Language Scholarship, merit based, summer language study sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Declined.
2014
Liebowitz Centennial Fellow, merit based fellowship to attend Summer Arabic Program, Middlebury Language Institute.
Woodman Research Grant for research travels, Purdue University.
2012
Taft Graduate Enrichment Fellowship, merit based fellowship for master’s research, University of Cincinnati.
2011
University of Cincinnati Graduate Scholarship for tuition, merit based, two-year, University of Cincinnati.
Military
2005
Purple Heart
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Combat Action Badge
2004
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal
2018
Middle East Studies Association Grant for conference travel to San Antonio
Promise Grant for research travels in Washington DC, Purdue University
Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship awarded to fund one year of research, Purdue University
2017
Research Grant, Ford Library Foundation
Kathryn Davis Fellowship for Peace, Middlebury Language Institute
Woodman Research Grant, Purdue University
2016
American Academy for Jewish Research Special Initiatives Grant awarded to fund a bi-annual regional Jewish Studies workshop
Community Engagement Grant awarded to fund the Muslim Neighbors initiative, Purdue University
2015
Global Synergy Research Grant, merit based, funding for research travels, Purdue University
Dept. of History Graduate Scholarship, merit based, funding for research travels, Purdue University.
Critical Language Scholarship, merit based, summer language study sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Declined.
2014
Liebowitz Centennial Fellow, merit based fellowship to attend Summer Arabic Program, Middlebury Language Institute.
Woodman Research Grant for research travels, Purdue University.
2012
Taft Graduate Enrichment Fellowship, merit based fellowship for master’s research, University of Cincinnati.
2011
University of Cincinnati Graduate Scholarship for tuition, merit based, two-year, University of Cincinnati.
Military
2005
Purple Heart
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Combat Action Badge
2004
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal
Other Professional Experience
2008 to 2010
Anderson University Art Department Anderson, IN, Woodshop Advisor: communicating with art students to design and build supporting materials for installations, sculptures, and other art pieces
2003 to 2006
First Presbyterian Church Norwalk, OH, Youth Ministries Coordinator: working with pastors, church elders and committees to organize volunteers and students in youth ministry activities
2000 to 2006
Ohio Army National Guard, “C” Company, 612th Engineer Brigade Trained in the use of military equipment and high explosives, led a team of soldiers on training missions, teaching classes on mine disarmament, tactical demolition with high explosives, and other subjects
2005
United States Army Deployed to Iraq under the 3rd Infantry Division as a sergeant leading a team of soldiers on platoon missions in Baghdad to clear urban routes of improvised explosive devises, trained soldiers in operation of the “Buffalo” Mine Protected Route Clearance Vehicle for combat missions
2002 to 2003
The Ohio State University Resident Assistant
Anderson University Art Department Anderson, IN, Woodshop Advisor: communicating with art students to design and build supporting materials for installations, sculptures, and other art pieces
2003 to 2006
First Presbyterian Church Norwalk, OH, Youth Ministries Coordinator: working with pastors, church elders and committees to organize volunteers and students in youth ministry activities
2000 to 2006
Ohio Army National Guard, “C” Company, 612th Engineer Brigade Trained in the use of military equipment and high explosives, led a team of soldiers on training missions, teaching classes on mine disarmament, tactical demolition with high explosives, and other subjects
2005
United States Army Deployed to Iraq under the 3rd Infantry Division as a sergeant leading a team of soldiers on platoon missions in Baghdad to clear urban routes of improvised explosive devises, trained soldiers in operation of the “Buffalo” Mine Protected Route Clearance Vehicle for combat missions
2002 to 2003
The Ohio State University Resident Assistant
Publications
2013
Smith, Marcus. “Iraq” entry in Islamic World Encyclopedia (ME Sharpe Reference, pending)
2012
Smith, Marcus. Muslim Columbus: Unity and Diversity in an American Religious Community. Master’s Thesis.
2008
Smith, Marcus. After the War. Anderson University Literary Arts Magazine
Smith, Marcus. “Iraq” entry in Islamic World Encyclopedia (ME Sharpe Reference, pending)
2012
Smith, Marcus. Muslim Columbus: Unity and Diversity in an American Religious Community. Master’s Thesis.
2008
Smith, Marcus. After the War. Anderson University Literary Arts Magazine
Languages Spoken
English and Arabic
References
Dr. Stacy Holden, Associate Professor of History, Purdue University
Dr. Rebekah Klein-Pejsova, Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies, Purdue University
Dr. David Atkinson, Assistant Professor of History, Purdue University
Dr. Rebekah Klein-Pejsova, Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies, Purdue University
Dr. David Atkinson, Assistant Professor of History, Purdue University