Eugene Berger

Dr. Eugene Berger's primary research interests lie in 17th century South America and include Franciscan missions, indigenous slavery and Dutch piracy. His book, "This Incurable Evil: Mapuche Resistance to Spanish Enslavement, 1598-1687," was published by the University of Alabama Press in 2023.

Berger is very active in GGC’s internationalization efforts and is the co-coordinator of the Latin American studies certificate.

Berger has been happily married for more than twenty years to a fellow educator, and they have a son in college.

• Doctorate – Latin American history – Vanderbilt University
• Master’s – Latin American history – Vanderbilt University
• Bachelor’s – Latin American history – Willamette University