Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr Todd Todd Laugen

Personal Biography Statement

I specialize in American History after 1865, including Politics, Labor, Women, and the West. As a former high school history and government teacher, I remain interested in history education and the preparation of effective teachers.
Recent publications include: THE GOSPEL OF PROGRESSIVISM: MORAL REFORM AND LABOR WAR IN COLORADO, 1900 - 1930. Chronicling the negotiations of Progressive groups and the obstacles that constrained them, the book details the fight against corporate and political corruption in Colorado during the early twentieth century. While the various groups differed in their specific agendas, Protestant reformers, labor organizers, activist women, and mediation experts struggled to defend the public against special-interest groups and their stranglehold on Colorado politics.

Courses Taught

HIS-1220,HIS-3540,HIS-390A,HIS-4010,HIS-4020,HIS-4110,HIS-498K,HON-3850

Office Hours

Monday - [11:00 to 02:00]
Tuesday - [09:30 to 11:00]
[12:30 to 02:30]
Thursday - [09:30 to 11:00]
[12:30 to 02:00]