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Welcome to HistoryThe 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. Why study History at Laurier? History Office Location and Hours: Dr. Alvin Woods Building (DAWB) 4th floor, Rm. 135, Phone: 884-0710 ext. 3389.
Our Mailing Address: Department of History
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ContactsDepartmental Chair: Dr. Joyce Lorimer. Office: Woods 4-135a. Phone 884-0710 ext. 3331. Email: jlorimer@wlu.ca Undergraduate Officer: Dr. Chris Nighman. Office: Woods 4-141. Office Hours Winter 2010: Tuesdays 9am-noon or by appointment. Phone 884-0710 ext. 3134. Email: cnighman@wlu.ca Graduate Officer: Dr. Susan Neylan. Office: Woods 4-150. Office Hours: Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm or by appointment. Phone: 884-0710 ext. 3595. Email: sneylan@wlu.ca Senior Administrative Assistant: Lynne Doyle. Office: Woods 4-135 (Main History Office). Phone: 884-0710 ext. 3389. Email: ldoyle@wlu.ca Department Fax: (519) 746-3655 People at Laurier
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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. 