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Vincent V. Patarino is an Associate Professor in the Department of History within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Colorado Mesa University. He holds a PhD in early modern European and English history from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he also completed his undergraduate and graduate studies. His academic roles include teaching a broad curriculum in British, European, and Latin American history, as well as courses on film and historical methods.
- PhD in Early Modern European and English History – University of Colorado, Boulder
- MA in Early Modern European and English History – University of Colorado, Boulder
- BA in History – University of Colorado, Boulder
- BS in Journalism – University of Colorado, Boulder
Patarino's research focuses on the religious and cultural lives of early modern English sailors (c. 1500–1688) and the intersection of history with popular media, especially film, television, and comic books. He investigates how stereotypes and racism are embedded in historical representations in popular culture. His teaching philosophy emphasizes diversity, active learning, group collaboration, and critical writing, aiming to foster a strong classroom community and intellectual engagement.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on maritime religious culture, archival research, and historical pedagogy. His scholarly work bridges social memory, religious practice at sea, and the curation of historical collections. He has also contributed significantly to library science through the development of archival finding aids and special collections related to British, Iberian, and women’s history.
Notable academic and professional roles include:
- Director, CMU Holocaust Awareness Series
- Western Slope Regional Coordinator, National History Day in Colorado
- Founding and current member, SBS Barry Michrina Memorial Lecture Committee
- Executive Committee Member, Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association
- Former member, Faculty Senate Assessment Committee
- Former member, SBS Scholarship Committee
Patarino has conducted extensive archival research at major institutions in the UK, including the British Museum, National Archives at Kew, Lambeth Palace Archives, Bodleian Library, Canterbury Cathedral Archives, and others. He has also utilized the Center for British and Irish Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His advising record is not publicly listed, and no major grants are mentioned in the provided text. He has previously taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Metropolitan State University.
He is actively involved in academic programming and service, contributing to curriculum development, student engagement, and public history initiatives. His work underscores a commitment to inclusive education, interdisciplinary inquiry, and the preservation and accessibility of historical knowledge.
