Do you love Downton Abbey and Britain in the 20th century? Join the HSA and British history Professor Brian Lewis in looking at what the hit show gets right and wrong in its pilot episode! Professor Lewis will pint out some of Downton Abbey’s historical inaccuracies before we all watch it ~*together*~. The event will … More Nov 17, 2013

Next Monday the 25th, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, Professor Piroska Nagy of l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) will give a lecture on Medieval Emotions and Historical Change: Some Unexpected Uses of Spiritual Texts. The lecture will take place in Leacock 808. For more information, please contact jon.soske@mcgill.ca.

The Anthropology Students’ Association, History Students’ Association, and Sociology Students’ Association are proud to present our collaborative Semi-Formal Cocktail Party!!! Come enjoy a night of jazzy fun at the beautiful Thompson House Ballroom where we will be serenaded by Jazz tunes while enjoying lovely cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and cupcakes courtesy of the Cupcake Club. Best … More Nov 17, 2013

This discussion will take place on Thursday the 14th at 6PM in Thomson House Room 405 and it will feature History Grad Students and will give undergrads the opportunity to learn more about:  – The application process – how to get teacher recommendations, the dreaded letter of intent, writing samples, etc.  – Is Grad school … More Nov 12, 2013

Just in time for term papers, the HSA will be hosting a writing workshop taught by Professor James Krapfl. This workshop is intended to help students improve their essay-writing skills, identify common mistakes made in papers, and answer any burning questions you may have about writing in history. The event will take place on Wednesday … More Nov 12, 2013