History Graduate Association (HGA)

This year, the History Graduate Association is running a number of new programs for the graduate community, as well as history undergraduates and faculty and staff of the History Department. The HGA has instituted a series of panel colloquia on methodology and historical focus, with an aim of offering students a forum to discuss current trends in the field with interested faculty. These 'Making History' panels cover topics such as global history, oral history, urban history, and ethics in history. A dissertation colloquia series is planned for the spring, in which advanced graduate students will present their original research, writing strategies, funding resources, and other topics related to the dissertation stage.

The HGA is also hosting a number of social events throughout the year to create a greater sense of community among the department's graduate students. We've had great success so far with our first events, including great turnouts at the HGA Welcome Reception and the First Year Barbeque. The spring semester promises to hold more events, including the much anticipated return of the Historians' Classic Basketball Game between students and faculty.

The members of this year's HGA are Jon Cole, Emily Hamilton, Sam Redman, Jeff Wolf, and Phil Wolgin. Many events are open to alumni. Please feel free to contact any of the members for more information.