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History Students' Association

The History Students' Association (HSA) is an active group of students at Laurier who organize and host social and academic activities on and off campus, for the enjoyment of history students, staff, and the university community. The HSA is a great way to meet others in your program with similar interests. There are many opportunities to get involved with helping to plan and host our events.

Students can join the association throughout the year, and we encourage you to get involved! The HSA can be found on Instagram @wluhsa, or you can reach us at wluhistory@gmail.com. 

HSA Events

Academic events brought to you by the HSA include:

• "Meet the Profs" night;
• Academic series (advising students in areas such as essay writing, how to research for a history paper, etc.);
• Trips to museums; and
• The annual Tri-University Undergraduate History Conference.

Social events have included:

• Live Diplomacy games;
• Jeopardy;
• Movie nights; and
• BBQs.

2023/24 HSA Executive

• Co-Presidents: Kirstyn Hipkiss and Tim Shantz
• Vice-president, academic: Aibhlin Janicki-Zeballos
• Vice-president, administration: Emerson Stokes
• Vice-president, finance: Noah Vaive
• Vice-president, outreach and social media: Taylor Harding

Residence Learning Community

The Department of History is part of the Great Battles Residence Learning Community (RLC). By focusing on famous battles, this RLC will give students the opportunity to enrich their understanding not just of military history but also of past societies and cultures. All residents enrol in the same history course, which culminates in a ten- to fourteen-day trip to France and Belgium to explore battlefields such as Alesia, Agincourt, Waterloo and Vimy Ridge.