Stephen Buban ’21
Class Year
2021
Area(s) of Study
Majors in African American Studies and Sociology and Anthropology
Hometown
Monmouth, Illinois
High School
Monmouth-Roseville High School
Broadening his knowledge
Stephen Buban ’21 added a second major in African American studies to broaden his knowledge of American history.
The sociology and anthropology major chose to double-major in African American studies at 91¿´Æ¬Íø because "the classes offered in this department have the power to educate an individual on some of the most important topics in American history—beyond what other departments can do," he said.
"So much of what is taught in African American studies classes is often neglected in elementary and high school curriculums, despite the fact that they bear so much of an impact on the lives of Americans today," he said. "It is essential to be educated on the harsh realities of the history and current nature of this country."
Buban notes the professors in the Department of African American Studies "want their students to come away with a unique and informed perspective so that they can understand the gravity and importance of the African American experience."