Advisors
Department of History Advising Information
Advising in the Department of History is available to all students interested in a major, minor, a teaching credential, or a special major combining History with another discipline. Students are strongly encouraged to see an Undergraduate Advisor at an early stage in the major and throughout the development of their programs.
During the summer, the CLA Advising Center (ATLAS) is available to support students when Department Advisors are unavailable. Please review hours and instructions to connect with an advisor.
Dr. David Shafer
Location: FO2-102
Contact: david.shafer@csulb.edu
Incoming Transfer Students:
- During the first week of June, you will receive an email from the chair of the Department of History, Dr. Shafer, regarding mandatory HIST major advising. All transfer students must attend an advising session with Dr. Shafer prior to registering for classes.
- All incoming transfer students must attend one of the advising sessions during the last two weeks of June/first week of July.
- For any advising questions, please email Dr. Shafer at david.shafer@csulb.edu
General Advising for All History majors:
- Until Monday, 22 June, Dr. Shafer will be available to answer any advising questions, and if necessary, to schedule a zoom meeting with you.
- From Monday, 22 June until 14 August, Dr. Shafer can be reached via email and will be available to meet over zoom as requested.
- Dr. Shafer will also hold in-person office hours on Wednesdays, beginning on 24 June and continuing to 12 August from 11am-1pm. Dr. Shafer's office is FO2, room 102.
- Regular advising for all HIST majors resumes with the start of the Fall semester on 17 August 2026.
During the summer, the CLA Advising Center (ATLAS) is available to support students when Department Advisors are unavailable. Please review hours and instructions to connect with an advisor.
Dr. Isacar Bolaños
- Monday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: FO2-111
Email: Isacar.Bolanos@csulb.edu
Dr. Andrew Fogleman
Drop-In Hours:
- Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Wednesday 11:00am - 1:00pm ()
Location: FO2-109
Contact: Andrew.fogleman@csulb.edu
Dr. Rajbir Singh Judge
Drop-In Hours:
- Monday & Wednesday 11:15am - 12:45pm
- Monday 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: FO2-113
Contact: Rajbir.judge@csulb.edu
Dr. Margaret Kuo
Drop-In Hours:
- Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: FO2-205
Contact: Margaret.kuo@csulb.edu
Dr. Eileen Luhr: Eileen.Luhr@csulb.edu
Zoom Appointments Available via on the following days:
- Tuesday June 16
- Thursday June 25
- Monday July 13
- Monday July 27
- Tuesday August 11
- Tuesday August 18
Drop-In Hours via on the following days:
- Thursday June 4 from 1-3pm
- Tuesday June 16 from 4-5pm
- Thursday June 25 from 3-4pm
- Tuesday August 11 from 3-4pm
Location: Office: FO2-122
Contact: Eileen.Luhr@csulb.edu
History / Social Science Subject Area Coordinator & Advising
Dr. Kate Flach
- Please check back for fall advising hours
Contact: Kate.Flach@csulb.edu
Location: FO2-105A
Student Teaching Placements and History / Social Science Credential Advising
Robert Thomas
- Please check back for fall advising hours
Contact: Robert.Thomas@csulb.edu
Location: FO2-122
General History / Social Science Credential Advising
Dr. Nimisha Barton
- Please check back for fall advising hours
Contact: Nimisha.Barton@csulb.edu
Location: FO2-221
