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February 3, 2012
 
 
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Welcome to History

The underlying purpose of studying history is to help prepare students for life and to promote a life-long love of learning. The basic aim of history is to teach students how to think for themselves, to analyse fairly the works of others and to improve their oral and written powers of expression. History provides a methodology for research and critical thinking which is widely applicable in most professions and walks of life. History is also an ideal discipline to acquaint students with important concepts, events and people. It forms the basis of a sound education. When systematically studied, history promotes a depth of understanding of ourselves and others -- it heightens literacy, deepens global understanding, develops numeracy, and enhances our aesthetic and moral awareness. 

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Career Night

Careers for students of history are numerous, and not limited to the traditional options that many assume history leads to. The unique set of skills that you have upon graduating from our history faculty will be an asset in many fields! On February 15, 2012, from 6-8 PM, the History Students' Association and the Laurier Career Centre will present an evening of exploring the options after graduation. Three Laurier history alumni will be joining us as guest speakers and each of them have taken a non-traditional route after their degree. All students are welcome to attend. Please sign up for the event at www.wlu.ca/career, and check out the Facebook event for more details. 

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The 45th Annual History Teachers' Conference

http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=177&p=2823

Tri-University History Conference 2012

http://www.triuhistory.ca/conference/

Integrating the Non-Traditional Assignment in the History Classroom
https://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=35&nws_id=8533

Contacts

Departmental Chair: Dr. John Laband. Office: Woods 4-135a. Phone 519-884-0710 ext. 3331. Email:  jlaband@wlu.ca

Undergraduate Officer: Dr. Chris Nighman.  Office:  Woods 4-141.  Office Hours Summer 2011: by appointment. Phone 519-884-0710 ext. 3134.  Email: cnighman@wlu.ca

Graduate Officer: Dr. Suzanne Zeller. Office: Woods 2-128. Office Hours: TBA. Phone: 519-884-0710 ext. 3813. Email: szeller@wlu.ca

Senior Administrative Assistant: Cindi Wieg Office: Woods 4-135 (Main History Office). Phone: 519-884-0710 ext. 3389. Email: cwieg@wlu.ca


Administrative Assistant: Melanie Lafrance  Office:  Woods 4-135 (Main History Office).  Phone: 519-884-0710 ext. 3081  Email:  mlafrance@wlu.ca 

Department Fax:  (519) 746-3655 

People at Laurier

Lianne Leddy, Department of History Lianne Leddy, who has degrees from Laurier (Hon BA, English & History) and Western (MA, History), is currently is a Ph.D. student in the History Department. Lianne is member of the Ojibwa Serpent River First Nation, near Elliot Lake in northern Ontario and her doctoral research examines the environmental impact of the Elliot Lake uranium industry on First Nations people and communities throughout the region. Drawing on both written and oral historical sources, her research is supported by a SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship. This case study, she anticipates, will provide important insight into larger questions concerning Aboriginal land rights, resource development, and environmental threats.

Lianne Leddy
Ph.D. Student,
Department of History