Future students

The Tri-University History conference organizers are pleased to announce that Dr. Lukasz Krzyzanowski will provide the keynote address during the March 12 virtual conference.

Dr. Krzyzanowski’s presentation is entitled, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Power Relations in Polish Villages during the German Occupation and the Holocaust.”  

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Shattering Expectations: The Evolving Career of a Miss World

In 1970, Jennifer Hosten made history by becoming the first woman of colour to win the title of Miss World. A person of many talents, her careers encompass broadcasting, diplomacy, international development, entrepreneurship, and counselling.

"An outstanding doctoral candidate in History, Rebecca MacAlpine is a dedicated, disciplined, and thoughtful student, and she brings those same characteristics to her roles as TA, instructor, and most recently departmental TA Mentor and Coordinator."

Saturday, May 15, 2021 9:00 am - 9:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

31st Annual Canadian Military History Colloquium

The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies hosts the 31st Canadian Military History Colloquium which will be held virtually from 9 am to 5 pm ET on 14-15 May, 2021.

This year’s conference is free, but registration through the website is still required.

The Tri-University History Program congratulates this year's Essay Prize winners announced during the annual conference on March 5-6 that was held virtually this year.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Greedy, Ambitious, and Proud

The "Unnatural" Rise and "Justified" Fall of Elizabeth Stewart, Countess of Arran

Elizabeth Stewart's unapologetic ambition made her the most hated woman at the court of James VI. Join us online as we uncover her story.

On December 7, 2020, Mary Anne Gonzales, successfully defended her thesis, "Charitable Communities: Beguines and Charity in Later Medieval Douai, 1218-1360."

Yelena Abdullayeva successfully defended her thesis, "Crafting the Modern Woman in Azerbaijan: Muslim Women, the State, and Modernity, 1900–1939," on August 18, 2020.