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Dalhousie Undergraduate History Society
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What we do and who we are

The Dalhousie Undergraduate History Society (UGHS) is a student society that meets weekly during the fall and winter semesters. The society serves as a venue where history students and history buffs alikeĢżmeet and discuss interests they have in common.ĢżNew members are always welcome at any point in the academic year.

The Dalhousie Undergraduate History Society also leads events for the student community including, but not limited to, trivia nights, historical trips in and around Halifax, and our annual road trip. The Dalhousie Undergraduate History Society also produces Pangaea, our annual undergraduate journal that publishes student-authored work.

To contact the UGHS, please email: ughs@dal.ca

To join the UGHS, please fill the digital

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President: Harry Pressman

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Hi there, I’m Harry, your president for the UGHS! I’m pursuing a major in history with a dual minor in classics and anthropology. My areas of interest are ancient (particularly Bronze Age) Greece, and more thematically play and fantasy. This is my third year on the exec and my first as president and I look forward to meeting new faces and sharing all the amazing programming we have to offer this year!

Vice President: Callie Jurmain

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Hey!! My name is Callie and I’m so excited to be the UGHS vice president this year! I’m currently in my fourth year of a combined honours in Contemporary Studies and History. In history, I’m typically drawn to the contemporary period. I especially enjoy examining the history of punishment and moral panics which have caused correlated spikes in carceral ā€œtough on crimeā€ approaches.

Treasurer: Emmett Stevenson

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Hello! My name’s Emmett, your treasurer for the UGHS! I’m in my third year of studies at pilipiliĀž»­ double majoring in International Development Studies and Classics, with a minor in History. I’m especially interested in classical period architecture, trade, infrastructure, and culture, as well as theology. In my free time I love to run and hike, camp, generally learn about any topic I find fascinating, run arctic events, and I also love coffee! Feel free to reach out to me at (em412822@dal.ca) if you have any questions, and I look forward to seeing you at our events this year!

Secretary: Isabella Gualtieri

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Hi, I’m Bella (she/her)! I’m double majoring in History and Political Science, and I’m thrilled to be your secretary! I’m particularly interested in Russian history at the turn of the 20th century, though I’ll fall down a Google rabbit hole for pretty much anything history-related. Outside of academics, I’m an avid reader, music lover, triathlete, and you can usually find me wandering downtown Halifax in search of new coffee shops. Should you have any questions (or just wanna say hi), feel free to reach out to me at igualtieri@dal.ca or instagram @izxgualtieri.

Social Media and Outreach Coordinator: Rebecca Merner

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Hi! My name is Rebecca and I’m the social media and outreach coordinator for the UGHS. I am in my fourth year at Dal pursuing an Honours degree in History with a minor in Classics. I’m writing my honours thesis on art history, more specifically on indigenous artists contributing to the Cusco School of Art in early modern colonial Peru. In my free time you can find me in the back corner of a coffee shop, drinking a latte and reading a fantasy novel. The UGHS Instagram is my domain this year! It’s our main contact point with the student body: follow us at @dalhistorysociety for info about the society and upcoming events!

Senior Year Representative: Teymour Sarwar

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Hello everyone! I’m Teymour, a fourth-year representative for Dal’s very own Undergraduate History Society. True to the title, I am in my fourth year, double-majoring in History and International Development Studies. My majors have led me to a particular interest in colonial history, politics and their intersections with the development field. My passions are travel, cooking, and I love having conversations about history, current events, or anything else! UGHS has lots of events to offer. I hope to see you around!

Third Year Representative: Katie Sievenpiper

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Hi! I’m Katie and I’m in my third year of a major in History with a certificate in Indigenous Studies. I love studying Medieval and Early Modern history, with a lens on women and law. This fall I’ll be pursuing that interest at Oxford on an exchange, but I’ll be back in Halifax for the winter! During the school year I can usually be found locking-in at a coffee shop, but in my spare time I love reading, crocheting and coaching ski racing! Feel free to email me anytime at ksievenpiper@dal.ca. I’m so excited for another great year with the UGHS!!

Second Year Representative: Jonathan Corkum

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My name is Jonathan, I’m from Nova Scotia and I’m the second year representative for the history society. Right now I’m majoring in Classics and not really doing much else. I’m always up to talk history and get philosophical! In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking, and rowing. I’m super excited to work with you all this year!

First Year Representative: Logan Gluskin

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Hi, my name is Logan! I’m so excited to be the first year representative for the history society! My favourite parts of history to study are the scientific revolution and the cold war era. I’m from Toronto and in my free time I love to read, watch movies and tv, play volleyball and spend time with friends! Feel free to reach out to me at ky912729@dal.ca

King's Representative: Bella Bisci

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Hello! I’m Bella and I’m your King’s rep. I’m a third year History and EMSP student focusing on Art History. I am also interested in material culture more broadly specifically the history of costume and dress. I look forward to all the fun events that the society has planned and can’t wait to see you there!

DASSS representative: Taya Cunliffe

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Hi everyone, my names Taya!! I’m a 3rd year DAL student who majors in history and minors in classics. I have a fascination with medieval European history as well as classical antiquity. When I'm not drowning in assignments I fill my days interacting with niche online content (ex. An introspective YouTube video on a book I’ve never and will never read.) I look forward to a great year with y'all!!