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1 3fd42584-73f1-2e64-4d5a-6e2b85fd7c131228012025-11-03 00:00:01.000Elizabeth B FeldmanPart-time Faculty November Spotlight: Devon Broecking-KnowltonBy Liz Feldman on Behalf of the Part-Time Faculty Institute "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."-Winston Churchill Part-time faculty member Devon Broecking-Knowlton is passionate about history. "I consider myself a global historian, and I can say there is no subject in history that does not interest me," Broecking-Knowlton said. He fell in love with history as a child; however, he also loves to write. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emerson College in Boston where he majored in writing, literature, and publishing. He earned his Master of Arts in History from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was a decorated student. As an undergraduate, he graduated Magna Cum Laude, and in his master's program he was Summa Cum Laude. During his time in graduate school, Broecking-Knowlton said his concentration was on military history and the connections between war and society. He is currently interested in how history and mythology intertwine. The New York native joined the College in the spring of 2024. He teaches several history classes in the Humanities Department. Some of the courses include World History in the Twentieth Century, World History from Antiquity to 1500, and World History from 1500 to present. He has taught on all three campuses. He became interested in teaching when he was in graduate school. "I was a graduate teaching assistant for one of the History and International Affairs faculty members. I ran discussion sections after the twice-weekly lectures. I came to realize that I love teaching, and when the opening at the College was brought to my attention, I leapt at the chance," Broecking-Knowlton explained. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and hopes he can instill in his students the passion he has for history. He said understanding history is critical for any society. "History is of crucial importance to the future of humanity. If we forget where we have been, if we do not pay attention to our past, then we will be doomed to commit the same mistakes again and again. History provides perspective. It informs the present and charts the course of the future. Understanding our collective human story is important for everyone," Broecking-Knowlton said. He said it is not enough for students to just read about history. They must be taught its significance. "Education is the great equalizer. By helping to provide students with a quality education, I can hopefully contribute to making the future a better place,' Broecking-Knowlton explained. He also views history as another way of storytelling. After all, people are bound together through their collective history. "History and fiction are two sides of the same coin. Both have characters and events. The difference is one happened and the other did not. I am, at heart, a storyteller, and being able to share the stories of our history, and the lessons they teach, is something I deeply enjoy," Broecking-Knowlton said. He said his biggest challenge in the classroom is deciding what to teach. That is because it is difficult to cover 500 years of history let alone 13,000 years during a single semester and go into detail about every event worth discussing. "Figuring out the most salient points of the periods covered is difficult especially when many historical events are interwoven with others," Broecking-Knowlton said. He hopes after a semester his students will be more enlightened about history and be better writers than when they walked into his classroom. "Becoming an effective writer is crucial for almost any job simply because it reinforces effective communication which we all need. As for the knowledge itself, we as a society need to remember where we have been. We need to remember our struggles, our triumphs, our wars, and our failures. That includes remembering where we have been so we can know where we need to go, as well as appreciate the present," Broecking-Knowlton explained. When the 28-year old is not teaching or learning more about history, he enjoys writing science fiction and fantasy books. He has written one novel so far, and he said he has more books in the works. He also enjoys gaming across multiple genres and forms. Broecking-Knowlton also said he enjoys drawing maps to accompany his writing. He said a perfect evening for him would be to simply write, read, or play games.1DevonBroecking-Knowlton.gifattach/3fd42584-73f1-2e64-4d5a-6e2b85fd7c13/DevonBroecking-Knowlton.giftn_0.gifattach/3fd42584-73f1-2e64-4d5a-6e2b85fd7c13/tn_0.gifdi_0.gifattach/3fd42584-73f1-2e64-4d5a-6e2b85fd7c13/di_0.gifEmployee Newselizabeth.feldman@montgomerycollege.edu301-646-8551 122801

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3 7f280c94-23e9-a024-8dad-1c7e64888a3a1278662026-08-12 00:00:01.000Humanities Days CommitteeThe 14th Annual Humanities Days Call for ProposalsOn behalf of the Global Humanities Institute (GHI) and the Paul Peck Humanities Institute (PPHI), we welcome all members of the MC community to mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Humanities Days! This weeklong event is scheduled for October 26-30. This year's theme, Humanities In Action: Collaboration, Solidarity, and Hope, explores how the humanities serve as a catalyst across different spaces. By fostering collaboration among people with diverse perspectives, the humanities can bring about social change, promote solidarity in the face of injustice, and inspire hope for a more peaceful and just world. We invite students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members to share their research, teaching, service, creativity, or hands-on activities that contribute to this theme. Submit your proposals here: <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Cx5ATVJlCE69OKjRXKDd2a_DeUAPYT1HnULF_WN6sPRUNVo0R0k4T05KWk5HMDIxRDQ4Sjk2QkZFQy4u&route=shorturl">https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Fjunv484tA</a> Questions? Please feel free to email us at: humanitiesdays@montgomerycollege.edu or contact a member of the <a href="https://montgomerycollege0-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Ffboaten2%5Fmontgomerycollege%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FDesktop%2F2026%20Humanities%20Days%20Committee%2D1%20%281%29%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ffboaten2%5Fmontgomerycollege%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FDesktop" title="https://montgomerycollege0-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Ffboaten2%5Fmontgomerycollege%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FDesktop%2F2026%20Humanities%20Days%20Committee%2D1%20%281%29%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ffboaten2%5Fmontgomerycollege%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FDesk" data-auth="NotApplicable">2026 Humanities Days Steering Committee.</a>2HumanitiesDays2026.jpgattach/7f280c94-23e9-a024-8dad-1c7e64888a3a/HumanitiesDays2026.jpgtn_0.jpgattach/7f280c94-23e9-a024-8dad-1c7e64888a3a/tn_0.jpgHumanitiesDays2026.pdfattach/7f280c94-23e9-a024-8dad-1c7e64888a3a/HumanitiesDays2026.pdfdi_0.jpgattach/7f280c94-23e9-a024-8dad-1c7e64888a3a/di_0.jpgCollege News01 80050

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9e936784-83e2-8774-891e-b7b888ac986e1278682026-08-12 00:00:01.000Daphne AlfelorRegistration Now Open: 2026 Data Summit2026 Data Summit: From Insight to Impact Registration is now open for the 2026 Data Summit, From Insight to Impact Join colleagues from across the College as we use institutional data to align priorities, review FY26 progress, and identify FY27 actions that drive measurable outcomes through the Strategic Plan in support of Montgomery College's Transformational Aspirations. Wednesday, August 26 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. BE 151/152, Bioscience Education Center Germantown Campus The summit will feature presentations and interactive discussions focused on: <ul> <li>Access</li> <li>Completion</li> <li>Post-Completion Success</li> </ul> Breakfast and a boxed lunch will be provided. Registration <ul> <li>Registration is required.</li> <li>Seating is limited</li> <li>Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.</li> <li>Registration closes August 21, or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first.</li> </ul> Register Here: <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3LZfgsgmiJ" target="_blank" title="2026 Data Summit Registration Form">Data Summit Registration Form</a> For disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu.12026 Data Summit Flyer.pdfattach/9e936784-83e2-8774-891e-b7b888ac986e/2026 Data Summit Flyer.pdf2026 Data Summit Flyer Employee News01 79050

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