NANCY L.

TURNER
Curriculum Vitae

Department of Social Sciences/History Office phone: (608) 342-1789

152 Warner Hall Email: turnern@uwplatt.edu
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI 53818

EDUCATION:

1996 Ph.D. in History, University of Iowa

Exams Fields: Medieval Intellectual History; Medieval Social/Economic History with an emphasis
on Women’s History; The Social Impact of the Protestant Reformation
1988 M.A. in History, University of Iowa
1985 B.A. in History (with honors) and German, University of Missouri-Columbia, magna cum
laude; Junior Year Abroad Student at University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany as part of
Study Abroad Program through the University of Missouri-Columbia

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

2008 Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville

2003 Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville

1996 Assistant Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville

PUBLICATIONS:

Latin-to-English translation of The Hieroglyphic Monad: Theorems 1-17, by John Dee, on-line
publication in The Journal of the Western History Tradition, March, 2008

Latin-to-English translation of The Little Book of the Black Venus, by pseudo-John Dee, on-line publication
in The Journal of the Western History Tradition, March, 2007.

“Jewish Witness, Forced Conversion, and Island Living: John Duns Scotus on Jews and Judaism,” in
Christian Attitudes toward the Jews in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries: A Casebook, ed. Michael
Frassetto, Routledge Publishing (2006).

“Jews and Judaism in Peter Aureol’s Sentences Commentary,” in Friars and Jews in the Middle Ages and
Renaissance, ed. Steven McMichael, E.J. Brill Publishers (July, 2004).

“Robert Holcot on the Jews,” in Chaucer and the Jews, ed. Sheila Delany, Routledge Publishing (2002).

DISSERTATION:

“‘An Attack on the Acknowledged Truth’: French, English, and German Theologians on the Jews in the
Fourteenth Century.” Advisor: Prof. Katherine Tachau
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FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS:

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Re-Invitation Grant, University of Dortmund,

Germany (April-June, 2006)
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Research at The Vatican Film Library, Saint Louis University
(July 10-31, 2001)
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Dissertation Fellowship, University of Heidelberg,
Germany (1994-95)
Seashore Dissertation Fellowship from University of Iowa Graduate College (1993-94)
Teaching-Research Fellowship, University of Iowa (1985-90)
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Missouri-Columbia (1985)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: (Selections only--not a complete list)

“Found in Translation: Heliocentrism and Gravity in John Dee's Hieroglyphic Monad,” paper delivered at
the International Medieval Conference, Leeds, England, July 12-15, 2010.

“Middle Eastern Women: Activism, Immigration, and Empowerment,” paper delivered at the 33rd Annual
Wisconsin Women's Studies and 4th Annual LGBTQ joint Conference April 3-4, 2009 in Madison,
Wisconsin.

“Confronting the Specter of Unbelief: Christian Theologians’ Teachings on Jews and Judaism, 1250-1550”
presentation delivered at the Liberal Arts and Education Faculty Forum, November 1, 2007
at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

“The Impact of the Crusades on Medieval Christians’ Attitudes toward Muslims and some Parallels
with the Impact of 9/11 upon Americans,” paper delivered at the UW-La Crosse Conference on
Multiculturalism, Pluralism, and Globalization, October 4-5, 2007 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

“Jewish Astronomy, Christian Thinkers, and the University of Paris in the 14th Century: The Case of
Themo Judei,” paper delivered at The 40th International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 5-8, 2005 in
Kalamazoo Michigan.

“Wolfram von Eschenbach’s Jews and Muslims in an Historical Context,” paper delivered at the
International Courtly Literature Society Conference, July 29-August 4, 2004 in Madison, Wisconsin.

“Peter Auriol, the Jews, and Sins Against the Holy Spirit,” paper delivered at the 38th International
Congress on Medieval Studies, May 8-11, 2003 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

“‘They are God’s Handiwork’: The Impact of the Crusades on Christians’ Perceptions of Muslims,” paper
delivered at The 45th Missouri Valley History Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, March 7-9, 2003.

“Women and Power in the Middle Ages: Student Responses to Christine de Pizan,” paper delivered at The
27th Annual University of Wisconsin-System Women Studies Conference, November 1-2 2002 in
Madison, Wisconsin.

“Discussions of Women’s Nature and Power in Late Medieval Sentences Commentaries,” paper
delivered at the 2002 Berkshire Conference on the History of Women, June 6-9, 2002 in Storrs,
Connecticut.
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“ ‘Concerning Children of Murdered Jews’: The Social Context of Christian Theological Teachings on
Jews,” paper delivered at the 36th International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 3-6, 2001 at
Kalamazoo, Michigan.

“ ‘Against the Will of the Parents’: Late Medieval Christian Theologians on the Forcible Baptism of Jewish
Children,” paper delivered at the International Medieval Congress, July 12-15, 2000 in Leeds, England.

“Late Medieval Theologians, First-Century Jews, and the Crucifixion of Christ,” paper delivered at the
Illinois Medieval Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, February 19, 2000.

“Jews and Judaism in Peter Aureol’s Sentences Commentary,” paper delivered October 27, 1997 at The
Friars and the Jews in the Middles Ages and Renaissance Conference, October 26-28, 1997 at Saint
Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.

“Theology and Its Social Context: Fourteenth-Century French, English, and German Christian Theologians
on the Jews,” delivered at the International Congress on Medieval Studies, Kalamazoo, Michigan on
May 5, 1994.

“‘In That Limb in Which Appears the Greatest Rebellion’: Christian Theologians on the Jewish Rite of
Circumcision,” delivered at the Center for Medieval and Early Renaissance Studies Conference,
Binghamton, New York on October 15, 1993.

“The Personal and Financial Status of Medieval Jewish Women in the Context of Marriage,” delivered at
Women’s History Month Conference, University of Iowa on March 3, 1991.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:

Presented a lecture titled “A Brief History of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict” at the St. Augustine Catholic
Church in Platteville, WI on February 4, 2010.

Presented a lecture titled “The War in Afghanistan: A Historical Context for the Present Conflict” at the
invitation of the organization Dodgeville Grassroots Citizens for Peace in Dodgeville, WI on November
15, 2009.

Presented a lecture titled “Civil War, Taliban, Occupation, What Next?” at a forum organized by the UWP
Students for Peace and Justice titled “Afghanistan: Past and Prospects” on November 4, 2009.

Participated in a Roundtable on the film “Persepolis” on April 7, 2009 as part of the Humanities
Department’s French Film Festival.

Presented a lecture titled “The Scientific Revolution” as a guest speaker for the UWP History Club’s series
‘My Favorite Lecture’ on April 8, 2009.

Presented a 2-hour guest-lecture in the Engineering/Women’s Studies Course “Women in Science and
Engineering” led by instructor Tammy Salmon-Stephens, September 16, 2008 and January 29, 2009.

Organized and acquired funding for a presentation on the UWP campus by the political action group
“Wheels of Justice,” September 17, 2008. This presentation was open to the public and was attended by
many people from the surrounding community.

Presented an afternoon public lecture in Dodgeville, Wisconsin entitled “A Brief History of the Palestinian-
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Israeli Conflict” at the invitation of the group Grassroots Citizens for Peace on, September 14, 2008.

Presented an afternoon public lecture in Dodgeville, Wisconsin entitled “The War in Iraq: An Historical
Background to the Present Conflict” March 2, 2008 at the invitation of the group Grassroots Citizens for
Peace.

Organized and acquired funding for a presentation on the UWP campus by “Jerusalem Women
Speak,” April 17, 2007. This presentation was open to the public and was attended by many people from
the surrounding community.

Organized and presented the historical background to a public presentation on the UWP campus by Anna
Baltzer entitled: “Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos”, November 8, 2006.

Presented public lecture at UWP entitled “The War in Iraq: a Brief Historical Background” October 25,
2006.

Co-organizer of one-day “UWP Irish Culture and History Fest,” April 3, 2004. This festival was open to
the public and was attended by many people from the surrounding community.

“’Irish and Britons and Celts, Oh my!:’ A Quick History of Ancient and Medieval Ireland”—presentation
at UWP Irish Culture and History Fest, April 3, 2004

Guest Instructor, UW-Richland Adult Education Program, course title: “Islam, the Middle East, and Issues
Surrounding the Arab-Israeli Conflict,” March 5 & 6, 2002.

Panelist on UWP Ccampus Forum “Axis of Evil?” Title of my talk: “A Brief History of Iraq,” December 4,
2002.

Panelist on Follow-up Forum on UWP campus concerning depictions of Palestinians in works by

independent film makers Jacquie Soohen and Rick Rowley, November 26, 2002.

Keynote Speaker for UWP Women’s History Month—title of lecture: “Women and Power in the Middle
Ages,” March 20, 2002.

Panelist on Forum “Teaching Forum Surrounding Issues of September 11: Geography, History and
Politics”—title of talk: “An Overview of the Middle East’s Antagonism towards the U.S.,” October 17,
2001.

Co-organizer of The Second Southwest Wisconsin Medieval and Renaissance Conference held September
21-23, 2001 on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus.

Co-founder and Co-organizer of The Southwest Wisconsin Medieval and Renaissance Conference held
September 21-23, 1999 on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE TEACHING:

World Civilization I
Medieval Europe
Women in European Civilization
Modern Middle East
Renaissance and Reformation Europe
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History of Western Science

Introduction to Women’s Studies
World Civilization II

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

Member of UWP Women’s Studies Program Executive Council (fall 2000 to present)
Member of UWP Faculty Senate (2006 to 2009)
Member of UWP Academic Standards Committee (2006 to 2009)
Member of UWP University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2003 to 2006)
Advisor for UWP Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society (2003 to 2005)
Director of the UWP Honors Program (2002 to 2009)
Guest lecturer for “Intro to Women's Studies” February 19 & 22, 1999
Executive Director of UWP's Alt.Arts program (1998 to 2003)
Affirmative Action Committee (spring ‘98 to fall ‘99)
Improvement of Learning Committee (fall ‘97 to fall ‘98)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE DEPARTMENT SERVICE:

I wrote the History Program’s 2009 Self-Study (November, 2009)

Head of UWP History Program and Program Contact (1999 to present)
Advisor to UWP History majors (fall 1997 to present)
Member of Search Committee for Environmental Geographer position (fall 2009-spring 2010)
Member of Search Committee for Latin America position (fall 2007-spring 2008)
Member of Search Committee for Modern Europe position (fall 2004-spring 2005)
Advisor to UWP History Club (Dec. 1996 to May 2003)
Member of Search Committee for Human Geography position (fall 2002)
Member of UWP Foundation Scholarship Program selection committee (spring 2001)
Member of Search Committee for Asian History position (spring 1999)
Member of Search Committee for Modern European History position (spring 1998)
Social Sciences Department Liaison with University Library (Sept.1996 to Sept. 1999)

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (AUTONOMOUS GRADUATE) TEACHING:

Medieval Civilization--1 semester (summer 1996)

The Italian Renaissance--1 semester (summer 1996)
Western Civilization to 1789--2 semesters
Issues: Foundations of Science--1 semester
Issues: European Conquest and Colonization--3 semesters
Issues: Medieval Communities and Society--2 semesters
Elementary German I & II--4 semesters

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Historical Association

Medieval Academy of America
History of Science Society
The Association of University of Wisconsin Professionals (TAUWP)

LANGUAGES:
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German: speaking, reading, and writing

Latin: reading
French: reading