History Students' Association

The History Students’ Association (HSA) aims to bring together undergraduate students and professors with a common interest in history by hosting a number of social and intellectual events throughout the year. Every student who takes at least one-half course in the Department of History is a member of the student association.

The association contributes to the Department of History's intellectual community by:

  • Publishing a journal of undergraduate student work, The Future of History
  • Holding an annual conference
  • Running a mentorship program that pairs first- and second-year history students with upper-year students with similar interests
  • Sending out regular newsletters about their activities and other opportunities for students

The HSA gives undergraduate students a voice in curriculum and policy-making by representing them at meetings of the Department of History and our Undergraduate Program Committee. 

Get Involved

Journal: The Future of History

The History Students’ Association bi-annually publishes a journal of undergraduate essays entitled The Future of History, featuring high-quality papers from students written throughout the year for their courses. We also accept submissions from a variety of other disciplines.

Submission Guidelines

  • You can submit a maximum of two essays for consideration.
  • Please include in your submission email your permanent contact information (email, phone number) so the committee can contact you should your essay/critique be chosen.
  • For complete submission guidelines, please visit the HSA Facebook page.

All essays must be emailed with the subject "Essay Submission [year]."

HSA Executive, 2019-2020

Co-Presidents: Grace Kovacs & Alexis Hassanpourtehrani

Vice-President, Academic: Aqeel Assan-Lebbe

Vice President, Mentorship: Matthew J.M. Barker

Journal Director: Stephen Wong & Sarah Colbourn

Conference Director: Muhanna Al Lawati

Logistics Director: Erin Socholotiuk

Communications Director: TBD

Social Media Director: TBD

Secretary: TBD 

Treasurer: TBD