David M. McDonald Writing Prize in Russian History and Sports History

The David M. McDonald Writing Prize in Russian History and Sports History awards $500 to the best undergraduate paper written on Russian History or Sports History, assessed by its merits and quality of research and writing, with particular attention to the accessibility of writing. There are no strictures on geographic or temporal breadth, though papers that focus on the histories of Imperial Russia will receive preference. History and non-History majors are eligible to receive this prize.

The prize is the namesake of Professor Emeritus David McDonald, a distinguished and influential member of our department whose years as an educator impacted the lives of many. Professor McDonald co-taught the popular capstone course on baseball and society since WWII with Commissioner Emeritus of Major League Baseball, Bud Selig, for many years. A renowned scholar of Russia whose influence extends well beyond the confines of the Department and the discipline of History, this prize hopes to embody the spirit of Professor McDonald’s legacy—the reasons why we study the stories of the past.

How to Apply
Students will be considered for the David M. McDonald Writing Prize by completing the Department of History Undergraduate Writing Prize Application in WiSH.

For questions about this award, please contact: undergraduateprogram@history.wisc.edu.