MA Colloquium February 27, 2015

Join us for this year's MA Colloquium on Friday February 27th at the Diefenbaker Centre from 11:30-3pm.  We will be heading to Alexander's following the colloquium!

HGSC Festive Eve December 5th

Greetings, history people!

The HGSC is holding its "we survived the term" celebration this Friday, 5 December, at 8:30pm at 811 8th Ave N. We'll be providing a few finger foods and non-alcoholic refreshments. There will be a limited supply of alcoholic drinks, so BYOB and if you plan to drink please make sure you have a safe way home. (Actually, make sure you've got a safe way home, either way.)

We hope you'll brave the cold and come enjoy a fun evening with friends and colleagues. Family and partners are, of course, welcome!

All the best,
Michelle & Scott
HGSC Social Directors

Lecture: "The Day the Wind Carried the Smallpox Sickness Among Them"

"The Day the Wind Carried the Smallpox Sickness Among Them"
Dr. Keith Carlson
Seven Days That Changed the World Lecture Series
Sponsered by the Department of History
Date: Tuesday November 18th 
Time: 6pm 
Location: Hose and Hydrant Brewing Company

Event: Grant Writing Festival

Are you struggling with your SSHRC application?  Postdoc and fellowship deadlines getting you
down?  Join us on Friday October 24th for a grant writing festival!  Bring your questions, proposals, and programs of study for some feedback from your fellow graduate students.  If you are ahead of the game we would you love you to come and help others!

Pizza will be provided.  Please RSVP on our facebook group here or in the comment section below.

Date: Friday Oct 24th
Time: 5:30-8
Where: Grad Commons

Lecture: The Day Malthus Invented a Population Problem

"The Day Malthus Invented a Population Problem" 

Dr. Jim Handy

Seven Days That Changed the World Lecture Series
Sponsered by the Department of History
Date: Tuesday October 28
Time: 6pm
Location: Hose and Hydrant Brewing Company

New and Improved Welcome BBQ

Hello, History Graduate Students!

The HGSC Welcome Barbeque, much like the phoenix of myth, has risen from the ashes. It has resurrected to provide you the opportunity to celebrate the start of term and meet up with friends and colleagues, both old and new.

When: Friday, 26 September, 5:30PM

Where: 811 8th Ave N

What: Barbeque and Potluck. The HGSC will provide meat and veggie burgers, as well as some non-alcoholic beverages. We are asking everyone to please pitch in and bring a salad, a side, a dessert, or some extra beverages. BYOB

**Every year we try to guess the amount of veg burgers to buy and every year we get it wrong, so if you're a vegetarian/prefer veg and are thinking of attending, please email michelle[dot]desveaux [at]gmail.com so we can try to get the number right for once.**

How to get there: Route 4 Mayfair (provided it is running) stops a block away on 7th Ave N. It is also a relatively short walk from downtown. Please plan ahead to get home safe; if you will be drinking arrange for a sober ride home.

Partners and families are, of course, welcome, and we hope to see you all there!

~Michelle Desveaux

GSA Workshop: From Grad Studies to Employment

Date: September 12, 2014
Where: Grad Commons
When: 10-11:30
Register here: https://careerlink.usask.ca/home.htm

Are you wondering what to do once you have completed graduate studies? Unsure about career options?

Meet with Student Employment and Career Centre (SECC) staff to learn more about SECC programs and services that are available to you, find out about career possibilities for graduate students, and learn how to effectively market your skills and expertise to potential employers.  This panel session will include answers to some common questions that graduate students ask, followed by the opportunity to network with SECC staff and ask your specific questions either in a group setting or one-on-one.

Be sure to register early as spots will fill quickly!

We look forward to meeting you!

2014 Welcome Prairie Lilly Riverboat Cruise

Due to lack of interest and scheduling difficulties our Welcome BBQ for this year has been postponed.

Those interested are still welcome to join us for the Prairie Lilly Riverboat Cruise which boards at 3:30pm (please book your own ticket here)

Date: September 1, 2014
Where: Prairie Lilly Dock
When: 3:30-5:30

Book Pub Announcement

The HGSC Book Pub is this Friday!  See you there!

HGSC Book Pub

When: Friday, March 28^th, 4-7pm

Where: GSA Commons

-Books, Gift Certificates, and Other Items for Auction

-Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Provided

-Alcohol for Purchase

-Funds Raised Secure the Future Activities of the HGSC

Book Donations for the Auction Can Be Placed in the Donation Box in the Mailroom

Other donations, items and services, still sought.

Contact Jessica DeWitt or Michelle Desveaux