Welcome Back! My name is Sonia, and I will be your new VP Communications for the HSA this year! I am really trying to keep the emails short this year to avoid them being sent directly to “Trash” (rude!). But seriously, let me know how I can improve them because I am after all new … More Listerv: Sept 9, 2017
Preamble Hi everybody – in lieu of a meme or a funny story, we would like to begin this listserve with a statement about the tragedy that happened in Quebec City on Sunday. The HSA condemns this act of violent terrorism and stands in solidarity with our fellow Muslim Canadians and their families. We love … More Listserv: Jan 31, 2017
Preamble The first snowfall is always the best. The weather is not too cold, everything is covered in a thin coat of white yet unblemished by that icky brown thing we call slush. For a few moments everything is peaceful. With the semester almost done, take a few moments to take a walk outside, don’t … More Listserv: Nov 22, 2016
Preamble As due dates loom, let’s put the timeline of the next few weeks into perspective. Classes end on December 5, 2016. That’s 19 days from today! If you’re one of the unlucky ones who has an exam on December 20, your term ends a mere 34 days away. Don’t worry, however – time … More Listserv: Nov 15, 2016
Preamble BOOM. Just like that, Halloween is done, and November has arrived. Since classes end this semester on Monday, December 5, that means that you have (as of today) (are you ready) LESS THAN 5 WEEKS OF CLASS LEFT. Let that sink in for a moment. If you’re in the same boat as … More Listserv: Nov 1, 2016
Preamble Howdy, friends! I hope you’re still enjoying reading these emails from your friendly neighbourhood departmental executive team! Studies have shown that it takes anywhere from 21 to 66 days to build a good habit – we hope your habit of reading your weekly history news bulletin has started to become a part of … More Listserv: Oct 4, 2016
HSA Listserve Preamble: Check your facts! Howdy, fellow historians! We have no doubt some of you folks tuned into the thrilling drama of the first presidential debate last night (and of course, like good history students, checked the truth behind some of the things said by the candidates!). Remember – every moment we live … More Listerv: Sept 27, 2016
“The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.” – Pierre Elliot Trudeau Contents Welcome Back Message This Week in History Message for First Years Meet your new departmental executive! President V.P. Finance V.P. Communication and Publicity V.P. Events V.P. … More Listserv: Sept 12, 2016
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Tweet of the Week (HSA_McGill) The Preamble Hello everyone! Here are the main events to look forward to this week. You are all invited to our annual end of the semester HSA Wine … More Listserv: Apr 5, 2016
“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” — Fulton J. Sheen Tweet of the Week! (HSA_McGill) The Preamble Here are the main events to look forward to this week. You are all invited to our annual end of the semester HSA Wine & Cheese and launch of … More Listserv: Mar 28, 2016
