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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.
We are always welcoming new members, so we encourage you to come check us out! You can find the HSA online via Facebook and Twitter, or reach us via email 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.
2019/20 HSA Executive
- President: Stephanie Plante
- Vice-president, academic: Jihad Baayoun
- Vice-president, administration: Nicholas Morrison
- Vice-president, social: Grace Jansen and Noah Watkins
- Vice-president, finance: Tristan Penrose-Woodruff
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.