Guys alright. He makes lectures interesting, especially for 8am but I will say that my approval of him has been declining as the semester goes on. Tests are essays but the way he lectures doesn't make it too hard. He is kind of a picky grader on papers though but not terrible. For a gen ed this class isn't bad just show up and pay attention.

2 exams: a midterm and final - all essay and some identification. 3 papers: 1 pg, 3 pg, 4 pg - not bad can be tricky on grading but not hard to get a B+/A on them. Class isn't mandatory but unless you have some insane knowledge of US History, not sure how you pass the exams. Class kind of feels like story time - take him, overall worth it.

Evan isn't too bad. He's a cool guy and for someone who despises history classes, made it bearable. He can be funny at points. Overall, not bad for a gened. I'd recommend him.

Best professor of mine. He's friendly, cares for his students &makes history interesting. It makes 8am not bad at all! Although he assigns lots of readings,it really isn't necessary. Take class notes to study for the midterm &final and put effort into the 3 essays. Attendance not mandatory. Not hard to get a good grade. Wish I could take him again!

I love Mr. Friss. He assigns a lot of reading but as long as you go to class you dont need to do it. He is really funny and nice and I actually really enjoyed his lectures. Take this class!

Mr. Friss is an amazing history teacher. He doesn't focus on the specifics so if you are bad at memorizing this is the class to take. He is also a really nice guy and takes time to learn everyone's name. Only three easy essays and a midterm and final.

I would definitely take him if you need to take GHIST 225. He makes the lectures interesting and really helpful and friendly!

I wasn't looking forward to taking GHIST225 but Friss was great! His lectures were interesting - doesn't focus on specifics so you dont have to memorizes dates or anything like that. 3 relatively easy papers (longest is 4pages), and all-esaay Midterm and Final (non-cumulative). As good as a gened can get, I highly recommend taking this class

Professor Friss was awesome! This was a really cool class and I learned a lot. No tests, just a few pop quizzes, a paper, 2 projects, final research paper. He takes a genuine interest in getting to know you and makes the classroom environment very comfortable. He is pretty funny, even goofy, but you'll come to love him.

Love him!! I hate history but he made the class interesting. He knows history is not everyone's favorite and he makes it interesting!! TAKE HIM!!

LOVE PROF FRISS! HE IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST PROFESSOR TO TAKE, LITTLE HOMEWORK, NICE & VERY UNDERSTANDING! HOT TOO!!

One of my hardest classes. Not an easy A by any means. He is not a bad teacher but one paper, and the all essays midterm and final basically make up your grade. Not a bad class for the subject but very hard. Don't really have to go to class just the discussion.

He is really chill and smart. Knows everyone in a 80 person lectures name. I was about to drop the class because i hate history and wanted something else, but I stuck through it and it is actually not even bad. Discussion is not mandatory, but him & the TA get together at the end of semester and see how much you talked & thats participation grade.

This guy is really chill and easy to listen to. If you go to lecture and discussion you will learn a lot. He makes the class easy, the midterm and final are easy, and the papers are short and not hard at all.

His class is interesting, and is not difficult, but to get A is very hard, Most of people was a B grade (any way you have to study hard to get a B), anyway he tries his best to make class interesting and he know a lot of funny stories, he doesn't ask you to learn exact dates and all the names of people involved. And never miss a discussion secion

Favorite professor that I've had at JMU so far. Makes the lectures interesting, and he has a good sense of humor so I never dreaded going to the lectures. Discussion sections were kind of annoying but not bad. Two papers that you get out of the way in the beginning of the semester, and a midterm and final that you need to study for. Take him!!!

Professor Friss has been my favorite professor so far. I found him very easy to listen to and interesting in his lectures. He's kind of dorky but it makes him cute. Come to class and do your reading (there are reading quizzes). Take him you won't regret it!!

Dr. Friss is amazing and has a great sense of humor. I was not sure how well I was going to like this class but I ended up loving it. Pop quizzes, presentations, and creating your own webpage were the only assignments. Definitely take a 400 level with Friss if you can.

Loved having Friss! He can be nerdy and funny which makes lectures more interesting. There are a few reading quizzes (mostly readings online), one presentation, a mid term, and the final, so you do have to work hard to get a B. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Friss! You won't regret it.

One of the best professors I have ever had. I hate history but loved going to this class. He is hilarious and is very very good at teaching the material. Take his class!

Such an intelligent and kind professor. Very knowledgeable of the information taught. I'm not good at history, but his class was very helpful and interesting! Definitely: TAKE HIM! :)

Professor Friss is AMAZING. He's incredibly intelligent & very funny! I always enjoyed going to his class & am sad to leave it at the end of the semester! If you get the opportunity to take him, don't pass it up! The class is fun & there really isn't much homework other than reading & 2 papers. I'd take this class all over again if I could!

Absolutely love Friss! He's a great guy who really just wants you to learn more about history. I recommend him to every person who tells me that they are taking this class. Such a sweet guy, still says "Hi" to me when I see him around campus. GO TO THE DISCUSSION, really helps your grade! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN! (even if it's an 8am)

He is a great guy who is funny. You have to do all the readings and go to class if you want the notes, there are a lot. But he actually cares about history and wants you to understand why you should. He is fun and I would definitely take him!

he is an amazing professor I never thought that i would be interested in my US hist class but i love it.

Professor Friss is seriously the greatest. I have him for an 8 am and he's always cracking jokes and throwing in little fun facts. 2 papers (1 is out of the way like the 2nd week of school), no tests, midterm and final, and 3 pop quizzes during your discussion session. I recommend him!!!

I love Mr. Friss! This was my first lecture class and I was so lucky to have him. It was an 8 am, but he made it tolerable. Only 2 papers and neither of them were difficult. Make sure you go to class and take good notes because that is all you have to study off of. Midterm and final are the same format. Discussion is annoying but make sure you go.

If you need this Gen-ed, take Professor Friss! I used to hate History but I loved this class. He is a great lecturer and teaches it in a way that makes it relevant and really interesting! Sometimes I forgot I was even in class and felt like I was just listening to someone tell a story. He's also pretty funny!

This guy is seriously the best professor ever. Tremendous respect for this guy. Take him!

AMAZING PROFESSOR!! I'm not a history person at all but his lectures were so amazing that he made the history come to life in my head. He gives fun facts about the presidents and other random things that keep the lecture entertaining. Go to class and take notes because the tests are basically what you learn there. WOULD RECOMMEND!!!

FRISS IS THE BOMB. I hate history but he makes it bearable. No tests, just the midterm and final. Two papers, an oral presentation, a project, and 3 pop quizzes in discussion section. Make sure you go to class though because there's no power points to his lectures and the midterm and final come straight from lecture. Highly recommend!

Im not a history person, but Friss made it bearable. He is a cute, young, funny guy. YOU DONT NEED THE TEXTBOOKS. I spent $100+, and maybe opened a book once, and spark noted the other. Be sure to participate in discussion though, if you don't like speaking in class then don't take. No homework/tests other than midterm+final. Overall would recommen

Evan Friss is the best history professor I've taken at JMU. His lectures are interesting and he's very funny at times. Only a midterm and a final for lecture and a few pop quizzes during discussion. There are some additional (non difficult) papers but I highly recommend. If you attend class and participate you will end up with a good grade!

One of my favorite professors at JMU. I had him for an 8am but he managed to keep me awake and engaged the entire time. Tests were extremely straight forward and fair, the final paper was a little bit harder. Take him I promise!!

BEST CLASS EVER! Friss is an amazing professor and always keeps the class engaged. He tells history like a story and has the best sense of humor. Tests are fair and the readings aren't bad for discussion. He really takes the time to get to know you and made me love history so much more than I did! Papers aren't bad either. TAKE HIM!

Good lecturer, 2 papers, pop quizzes in discussion section, midterm and the final. You have to keep up with it but it's not bad.

Friss is a great professor, he is really funny and actually makes history interesting. He has long lectures, but if you come to class you will be fine for the midterm and final. Just don't miss a discussion class, I missed one and missed a pop-quiz, got a 0/100 and my grade dropped really low but I was able to get it back up to a B+.

Prof Friss is a babe and a half. He's really cool, funny, and knowledgable. Unlike most history teachers he doesn't go off of a powerpoint and test you on random facts. He teaches history like a story and makes it so easy to pay attention. Take him!

Dr. Friss is the best. He's hilarious and always made me want to attend class. The class is 2 tests and 2 short papers. He makes sure to learn everyone's name, and its super easy to get an A I highly recommend

Like him as a person but his teaching style wasn't great for me. You have to attend class and listen, because there are no power points at all. There are also pop quizzes on readings you are supposed to do outside of class. He knows his stuff though and is really lenient with grading. I didn't deserve a B- and was surprised to see that as my final.

Good lecturer and kept me awake and interested during class (8am). Make sure to attend class because you'll be so lost on the midterm/final if you don't. Make sure you attend discussion as well, I skipped one and missed the pop-quiz and got a 0/100 and my grade suffered. Overall solid professor and class. Would recommend

Friss gives interesting lectures and tries to relate it to his students and is funny. Make sure you do all of the readings for discussion because there are 3-4 pop quizzes and he drops the lowest grade. Make sure attend lecture and take notes so you have them for the midterm and final. The midterm and final are all short answer/essay

This guy is a solid option for Gen Eds. his lectures are well done. I had him in an 8am section and never fell asleep like i usually do with 8ams. He has an awesome sense of humor. two papers near the beginning of the year, but what's nice is that you get them over with. just a midterm and a final after that. great class

I loved Dr. Friss! BORING lectures with no powerpoints but overall an easy class. Only 2 tests, 2 papers, quizzes in discussion, and participation in discussion. He reminds me of Ross from friends. Would take him again in a heart beat.

I love Friss. I have him for an 8am and he actually makes it bearable. He is pretty funny and cracks dad jokes and he is very easy on the eyes. TAKE HIM

Prof Friss is awesome. Ive never liked History before until I took one of his classes. He was a 8am but it is so enjoyable going to class. Hes nice and really funny. His lectures are awesome and he teaches History like a story. He looks like Adam Sandler lol. Take him if you can. 2 test and they are fair. 1 pair and he grades it fair.

Love him and his class. He makes history really interesting and his sense of humor had the entire class laughing all the time. 1 paper, a midterm and a final, and a couple pop quizzes on the readings in the discussion that were super easy. Definitely take this class!

Professor Friss is the type of professor who at first seems shy but once he gets into the lecture he becomes incredibly passionate for his subject. He is very fond of Dad jokes and as long as you participate in the discussion groups and read the articles you will do fine.

Make sure you read before discussion bc he may or may not give a quiz. one quiz was "compare 2 articles" ( I only read one so I got a D). Another one was 5 short answer q's about 1 article. BTW for our class, he gave the first pop quiz early! like the 2nd or 3rd discussion!! I guess he was trying to catch us off guard.

If you can, take his class!! He is hilarious and really makes what could be a boring lecture, interesting and funny. The only thing that makes this class a little difficult is that he doesn't provide any lecture notes, so if you don't attend class, you will NOT pass the midterm or final.

this class was fine, you can def get an A or B. not a lot of work throughout the year (just reading articles) up until the midterm and final then you gotta study your ass off. he does essay-style exams and there isn't a lot of grades in this class so your grade on the exams will either make you or break you (it broke me).

This class has taught me so much. The topics he covers are interesting and he teaches about themes and real importance of US history, not memorizing dates/useless facts. He is an inspirational lecturer and hes hilarious too! such a great guy. go to office hours if you need help, he actually does care and will help you if you just talk to him!

His lectures are entertaining and easy to follow but it can get annoying having to take notes off of purely listening to the lecture with no outlines/powerpoint. You're graded off your discussion content (like pop quizzes) and 2 tests/1 essay from lecture. I thought this class was easy and he's also such a hottie so that motivated me to go to class

literally best professor I'v had at JMU. He was pretty funny and super nice especially for an 8am lecture. he does assign a lot of readings but if you do them and go to his class and take good notes its an easy A. His tests are straight forward, but he does give pop quizzes every now and then on readings which aren't too bad and there's one paper.

I took this over the summer and he was very easy to deal with.

Very funny and laid back. NO TEXTBOOK! Occasional reading quizzes from the weekly discussions, you have to lead one discussion, one big essay, and 2 exams. The exams aren't too bad but be sure to go to class and take detailed notes because he's lecture heavy.

Friss is straight forward. He explains history in a way you understand. I loved this class. Easy class. Do your reading and listen to his lectures (which arent that boring). Youll be fine

He is so straight forward, gives you an optional textbook readings. He has few grades but he grades super easy, during discussion does give pop quizzes. Wants students to succeed and makes 8 ams entertaining. Doesn't have power points and only puts up images, so yes attendance isn't mandatory but you wont do well if you don't go to class.

I loved this class. I took this as a gen ed and thoroughly enjoyed it. His lectures were funny and the tests were extremely straightforward! Highly recommend!

He was amazing! Clever, interesting, and made the class a real joy to be in. Seemed unsure about some things, but he made up for it with absolutely brilliant insights.

Amazing Professor! Go to class, all the lectures are whats on the midterm and final. Readings are all online and easy to understand. Very understanding Professor and wants his students to succeed

Love friss!! He is super funny!! He has a different style of teaching, he likes class discussions. stay on top of your work and actually read the papers and watch the movies!! No textbook required. a few major assignments. DO THE READINGS TO PASS THE CLASS

Friss was amazing!! We transitioned from in-person to online class in the fall and he was super helpful through it all. He makes students feel comfortable and welcomed in the classroom. No tests, just a film paper and an end of the semester project. If I had to take this class again, I wouldn't be mad about it.

Great Professor! I enjoyed his class so much! I was signing up for classes and I am so excited that he is teaching 225. Very caring professor and made class enjoyable. Highly recommend taking him if you get the chance. You won't regret it!

Really nice guy. Keeps lectures interesting by making some jokes. Gives good feedback. Workload is very manageable. There are few tests/assignments that you are graded on, but as long as you give decent effort you'll be straight.

If you are ok with only 5 grades being the entirety of the class, choose Prof. Friss. The tests are free-response, which is really nice. There is only one paper, and it is super flexible and allows you to explore your interests. Super relaxed professor, absolutely recommend taking his class, you will actually care about history a bit more.

Super funny and nice professor. I never read the textbook once but you do have to go to class and take notes. The exams are based off of the lectures, so if you go to class you'll do fine. He keeps the material interesting and hes also a cutie. Moderately easy class, great professor

He's a great professor! He makes lectures very interesting. He makes learning about history fun. One of the best history professors I had at JMU. He cares about his students and is super understanding. His TA's for this semester were also really cool, helpful and nice. Really cool guy and would definetly recommend taking one his classes. 10/10

Dr. Friss is great. So funny and so chill. Does not take attendance and class is purely lecture. There is a lot of reading for the discussion sections but you can skim and be fine. Tests are long and require you to know about all of the documents but I got A's on all by skimming them. Go to lectures/discussion and take notes and you'll be chillin'.

Friss is pretty good. The only complaint I really have is that his format for testing is 10 images which you have to just word vomit a paragraph for and then thats the test. He is a pretty chill professor and I would take him again. Got a good grade and his class boosted up my GPA since its 4 credits. + There is a seminar section.

Dr. Friss is amazing. I really like the fact that he lightens up the class by telling jokes all the time. Def take!

He is so funny, i have him as an 8am so its hard to go to but going to class is very important. Discussions are helpful, testing format is not the best but its whatever. One easy hist-op paper. Very do-able, great prof

Dr. Friss is a great guy and is passionate about history. This class was very lecture heavy and you have to give it your full attention. There are also lots of readings for reading quizzes during the discussion which over the semester he has made them easier. He genuinely cares about students and lightens up the class throughout.

Professor Friss is probably the best teach at JMU for history he's very funny and made my class enjoyable even while it was an 8am. attendance isnt technically mandatory unless you want to fail the test. Every test is based off of pictures and topics that he brings up in class so if you don't go you won't be able to answer the questions on the test

Prof. Friss is one of the best professors I've ever had. He makes US history so interesting and often makes a few jokes here and there. While it's an 8am, he makes the class fun. He gives 3 tests and weekly reading quizzes, but the readings are interesting so I'd definitely recommend reading them! Also gives an Op-ed essay that's not too bad!

Friss is the best professor I've had at JMU. He is willing to talk outside of class and is interested to what is happening with his students. His lectures are interesting and you have weekly quizzes based off the readings he assigns. He provides the readings for you online. The readings are long but interesting and help with good grade on quiz

I took professor Friss over the summer during the online session, which was acronymous. He makes canvas very clear, easy to understand, and accessible. He gives quizzes almost day, which were to be completed at your own pace. Great professor, especially for an easy summer course!

I took HIST343 (History of Today) but it didn't have that as an option. Amazing professor, interesting topics discussed each class, very funny, and you actually learn more than you may think with him.

Really chill professor who gets you through the course at a good pace. No complaints other than some clarity on canvas assignments.

Dr. Friss is amazing! He is super chill and really cares about you and your opinion in discussion seminars. Make sure you participate and you'll do well