Notes from the HGA


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Notes from the HGA 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.	Mailing Address: Department of History 3229 Dwinelle Hall Berkeley, CA 94720-2550 Tel: (510) 642-1971 \| Fax: (510) 643-5323 E-mail: historynews@berkeley.edu Home \| History Home \| UC Berkeley

	History Homecoming: An Annual gathering for alumni and friends of the History Department. February 11th, 7-9 pm, Alumni House Barack Obama and the Making of American History A panel discussion of History Department faculty, including Mark Brilliant, Robin Einhorn, and Waldo Martin, will place the remarkable election victory of Barack Obama in its historical context. The discussion will include questions from the audience, and will be followed by a lavish reception and the opportunity for more conversation over food and drink.