“NO ONE CAN POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN: IT IS HAPPENING, EACH TIME, FOR

THE FIRST TIME, FOR THE ONLY TIME.”-JAMES ARTHUR BALDWIN

Dep Rep Report!

What is a Dep Rep Report?

Organized + Cohesive CompilationIf you want the slideshow – email me for a

copy

Anthropology

Guest Speakers: Dr Laura Jane Smith: Cultural heritage and the

mediation of the identity/memory/historical narratives Anthro Society AGM: - Oct 3

Following is a Atlatal Throwing competition

American Studies

David Frum (as in literally today), renowned journalist, author and former special assistant to President George W. Bush who gave a speech entitled "The Unhappy Giant: Canada Relations in the Great Recession" and had an interesting mix of political theory, politics and anecdotes about George W

First American Studies Student Association Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 27th at 3 p.m Located in the American Studies office Room

1003 on the lower level of the Social Science Building. We will be discussing official members, trips, etc. all are welcome to join!

Cool new courses offered: AME 2231G  Crimes of the Century: The

American Courtroom as a Place, Space, & Public Spectacle. and the other being 2230F-The Superhero in the American Imagination.

Economics

Economics Students' Association ---> JOIN NOW! Tell your frosh, tell your

friends if they are in Social Science and Economics.  This club looks good for your AEO and Ivey

application. Also for students that are wishing to

get further involved There is an application (once they  sign up

with the club) to become an economics analyst.

This would allow them to put their two cents into what's happening in the economy and get their article published in the Economic Outlook at the same time.  

First Nations

N/A

Geography

1) Clubs week:GSA doesn't have a booth. If you (as a geo student) want to join, let

Shirley/Laurissa know. 2) GSA exec first meeting: Sometime next week

Will start planning events for the year, such as Pizza & Prof, Pub Crawl, Career nights, and Speakers. Stay tuned.

3) For anyone who is thinking about grad school in Geo, an e-mail was sent out about graduate scholarships. There are multiple deadlines so be sure to look at them.

4) Geography undergraduate academic council (UAC) first meeting Discussed issues about geography program: i.e.

enrollment/courses etc. Had an increase of ~700 students into the geo program!

(Woo!) Would like feedback from anyone who has taken

any geography courses and what you think the geography program has to offer.

Good/bad criticism is beneficial. The council wants students' input.

History

HISTORY SOCIETY EVENTS:Wed. Sept 28:First General Meeting and

Book Auction - 5:30pm in UCC (room # pending)

Fri. Oct 14Prof/Student Trip - going to

Dresden, visiting 19thc oil rig and museum - paid for by dept and SSSC

MOS

Mossa AGMWednesday Sept 28

6pm ssc 2036

A kickoff to our year and talking about positions available !

Political Science

PSA AGM: September 29, 2011, 6-8pm.

Location TBA.Executive Committee applications

are out check out our website, uwopsa.org for

application forms.PSA is planning on going to the

Canadian Political Science Students Association Conference in Manitoba in January (We know, its gonna be cold...) but keep

your eyes peeled for that!

Psychology

Clubs WeekFantastic involvement

Sociology

N/A

Women’s Studies

Welcome Reception was a successFirst WSSC Meeting Date is TBA