Rollins Profiles
A sense of community is one of the many characteristics that makes
Rollins College special. Let us introduce you to a few of the
people who make up our community. Meet some of "R-People!"
Julian C. Chambliss, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History
Where were you born or what city do you consider your hometown?
Sylacauga, Alabama, is my place of birth, but I
consider Jacksonville, Florida, my hometown since I
moved there when was I was nine.
What attracted you to Rollins?
I wanted to stay in this region and I was happy to
get the chance to work at a school so committed to
students and the community.
What is your personal educational philosophy?
I try to maintain an open exchange of ideas,
emphasize that historical study offers insights into
contemporary issues and strive to include minority
voices in traditional historical narrative.
What are your current research interests?
I am working on middle-class activism associated with
the comprehensive city planning movement between 1900
and 1930 in Atlanta and Chicago.
What are some of your favorite movies?
It is hard to pick just one, but I do love Star
Wars.
What would be your dream vacation?
A train ride through Europe.
What are some of your favorite books?
A short list would include Making the Second
Ghetto, by Arnold Hirsch; New Men, New Cities,
New South, by Don H. Doyle; Planning the
Twentieth Century City by Stephen Ward; Dune
by Frank Herbert; and Seeing with their Hearts by
Maureen A. Flanagan. How do you spend your free time or weekends?
I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading and doing
some research.
What is something most people might be surprised to
learn about you?
I study martial arts.
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