Honoring Julia Obertreis at WCEH2024
On August 21, 2024, the Fourth World Congress of Environmental History in Oulu, Finland, will host a special memorial event celebrating the life and work of Julia Obertreis, who passed away in 2023. Obertreis was the head of the Chair of Modern and Eastern European History at FAU and a revered figure in environmental history. This gathering offers an opportunity for conference attendees to reflect on Julia’s contributions to environmental history and share personal memories.