History Undergrads Represent at Inquiry@Queen’s
Two undergraduate students in the Department of History presented their research at the 19th annual Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference, held on 6-7 March 2025.
Scholar-in-Residence: Dr. Kris Manjapra
Next week Dr. Kris Manjapra will be joining the Department of History as Scholar-in-Residence from Northeastern University.
Congratulations to our Fall 2024 History Graduates
The Department of History hosted a convocation reception on November 12th for our students who graduated earlier that morning. With over 30 students, family members, friends, and faculty in attendance, guests enjoyed cake and refreshments to celebrate this exciting academic milestone.
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Undergraduate Award Winners
The faculty and staff in the Department of History extend warm congratulations to all of our 2024 convocation and returning student award winners!
Convocation Awards
Medal in History: Jocelyn Carr
History and Global Development Student Damai Siallagan Awarded the 2024-2025 Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Queen’s students have once again been recognized for their leadership potential, community engagement, and innovative thinking, as one earns a Pathy Foundation Fellowship for 2024-2025.
Students Experience Fulford Place as Part of HIST 402: How Pandemics Shaped the History of the World
Students in HIST 402: How Pandemics Shaped the History of the World had a wonderful trip to Fulford Place Museum in Brockville last week!
Museum of Health Care Hosts Workshop for History Students in HIST 402: How Pandemics Shaped the History of the World
Students in the summer 2024 offering of HIST 402: How Pandemics Shaped the History of the World participated in a hands-on workshop hosted by the Museum of Health Care in early May.
Undergraduate History Journal Publishes Third Edition of Living Histories: A Past Studies Journal
Living Histories: A Past Studies Journal has now published its third edition featuring 6 articles written by undergraduate students across Canada.
History Students Patricia Roussel and Marissa Little Present at the Wolfe Island Historical Society's 2024 Speaker Series
As the first speakers of the Wolfe Island Historical Society's 2024 Speaker Series, History BAH students Patricia Roussel and Marissa Little presented "Tracing Wolfe Island Social History Through Archived Dia
History Students Shine at the Inquiry @ Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference
This year, fourteen History students presented their research at the 2024 Inquiry @ Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference.
Black Histories and Futures Month Student Work Showcase: "From Battlefields to Courtrooms: The Transformative Role of World War II in U.S. Race Relations" by Camden Tait
Our fifth student work feature for Black Histories and Futures Month is "From Battlefields to Courtrooms: The Transformative Role of World War II in U.S.
Black Histories and Futures Month Student Work Showcase: "Prison of Slavery" by Alysia Reid and Kaitlyn Berlettano
The fourth student work feature for Black Histories and Futures Month is a short documentary film titled "Prison of Slavery" that was created by Alysia Reid and Kaitlyn Berlettano in HIST 402: Thinking While Black: Black Inte
Black Histories and Futures Month Student Work Showcase: "The First World War and the New Negro" by Andrea Douglas
Our third student work feature for Black Histories and Futures Month is "The First World War and the New Negro," written by Andrea Douglas in HIST 275: The African American Experience, taught by
Black Histories and Futures Month Student Work Showcase: Ida B. Wells on Pinterest by Kaitlyn Berlettano
Our second student work feature for Black Histories and Futures Month is a project by Kaitlyn Berlettano created in her course HIST 402-005: Thinking While Black: Black Intellectual History taught by
Black Histories and Futures Month Student Work Showcase: "Picturing the Pre-Confederation Past"
First-year undergraduate students were asked to reflect on the use of graphic history as a critical approach to Canadian History in HIST 104: Pre-Confederation Canada: A History of the Present, taught by
Department Publishes 2023 Edition of its Annual Newsletter
The Department of History is excited to announce that this year's edition of Chronicles, the History Department's annual newsletter, is now available to be read online.
Undergraduate Student Jocelyn Carr receives "Junior Nobel Prize" in History
Undergraduate student Jocelyn Carr has been named the Regional Winner (US & Canada) of the award in History as part of the 2023 Global Undergraduate Awards for her work entitled "My poems are indelicate.
Students Bust Medieval Myths in HIST 402: Sex and Death in the Middle Ages
As part of HIST 402: Sex and Death in the Middle Ages, students created original vlogs which explored a medieval myth they would like to bust.
Congratulations to our Undergraduate Award Winners!
The faculty and staff in the Department of History extend warm congratulations to all of our 2023 end-of-year and convocation undergraduate award winners!
Medal in History: Alexandra Paul
History students present their research at the Inquiry @ Queen's Conference
Seven history students presented their research at the annual Inquiry @ Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference that took place in Stauffer Library on March 9th and 10th 2023.
The Department of History to feature undergraduate student work in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research from Tuesday, January 24th through Friday January 27th.
Call for Undergraduate Research Projects in Celebration of Black History Month
In honour of Black History Month, the Department is inviting undergraduate students to share their research into Black histories and cultures in Canada and beyond.
History invites undergraduate research projects in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, students are invited to share their research into Jewish history and reflections on the Holocaust and its legacies.
Queen's University Library Launches the 'Ol Medical Colouring Book with Design by HIST 212 Student, Carolyn Kane
The WD Jordan Rare Books Library and the Bracken Health Sciences Library have announced the launch of the 'Ol Medical Colouring Book. Using images from their collections as colouring book content, this initiative is intended to provide a stress relief activity to support students' m
The History Department Launches History Summer Plus at Bader College
The History Department is excited to launch History Summer Plus at Bader College starting in the summer 2023 term! History Summer Plus offers upper-year History students the opportunity to study as
BHM Student Work Feature: "The Legacy of Slavery: The Law's Role in Entrenching Anti-Black Racism in Canada" by James Goodyear
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "Engendering the Harlem Renaissance" by Grace Armstrong
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "Of Segregation, Surveillance and Suppression: The Power of the Press in 18th Century Canada" by Madeleine Ronan
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "Women's Experiences in the Civil Rights Movement," by Tess Shields-Mclean
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "Reflections on African American Experiences" by Ilina Nikolovska
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "Cold Case: The Forgotten Story of how Black People Lost Their Identity to the Judicial System" by Jennifer MacAdam
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "The Reclamation of Dignity: The History of Dance for Black Women in the United States" by Amy Abraham
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
BHM Student Work Feature: "The Role of Law in Shaping the Lives of Black People in Eighteenth-Century Canada," by Wennie Chen
In honour of Black History Month, the Department of History is featuring undergraduate student research that addresses Black histories, Black cultures, and Black experiences.
The Department of History invites undergraduate research projects in honour of Black History Month
In honour of Black History Month, the Department is inviting undergraduate students to share their research into Black histories and cultures in Canada and beyond.
Deadline Extended! Call for Papers: Poverty and Scarcity in Global History Conference 2022
Poverty and Scarcity in Global History
Queen's Global History Initiative and the Poverty Research Network at University of Glasgow are proud to partner for an upcoming conference: "Poverty and Scarcity in Global History," Feb.
History seminar students learn outside the classroom in tour of Kingston Penitentiary
Students enrolled in History 400-006 ‘Bordering on Criminal’ enjoyed a special opportunity for experiential learning on October 6, as they toured the imposing structure of Kingston Peniten
HIST 212 students create virtual exhibition: "A Primer for the Use of the Mohawk Children"
This week, the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections Library launched a virtual exhibit that was researched and written by Queen's History students, Camille Prevost and Sam Russell, as a part of their projects for HIST 212: Experiential Learning in Historical Practice.
Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom: History professors share their reflections
Reflection on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom, by Scott Berthelette and Steven Maynard.
Two History Students are Highly Commended Entrants by the Global Undergraduate Awards
Current History MA student Michaela Cardo has been Highly Commended by the Global Undergraduate Awards for her two undergraduate submissions:
Queen's Refuge: Refugees and the University Exhibition Opens Next Week
This exhibition examines stories of forced migration in the history of Queen’s University and within the Queen’s community. It reflects the diverse trajectories of those who sought refuge: some found sanctuary at Queen’s, and Kingston became their new home.
The History Department Student Council is Now Hiring
The History DSC is now hiring for 2021-2022 positions! Joining the History Department Student Council is a great way to connect with other students during your History degree.
Department seeks applications for its first Undergraduate Journal
Get hands-on practice in editing and production, hone your critical reading and thinking skills and take a big step into the world of published research scholarship. It is expected that the journal will publish one issue per year at the end of winter term.
Congratulations History Graduates!
Congratulations! In a normal year, we would attend convocation and invite you and your families to join us in a reception after the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments.
Congratulations to our Graduating Student Award Winners
It is our pleasure to announce our 2021 graduating student award winners! These awards honour students for their dedication and outstanding performance in their History courses over the course of their degree.
Undergraduate Student Marshalls Historical Research to Address Contemporary Issues of Child Marriage
Building on her HIST 515 Independent Research Paper, Prishni Seyone has officially launched the social media awareness campaign of her organization, Starts With Youth.
Philippe Haddad Wins Queen's CFRC Radio Station Interview for Presentation at I@Q Conference
Undergraduate History student, Philippe Haddad, is among the winners of the Queen's CFRC radio station interview for his paper presentation at the I@Q Undergraduate Research Conference on March 11th, 2021.
History Student Prishni Seyone Awarded the 2021-2022 Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Prishni Seyone has been selected as a Pathy Fellow for the 2021-2022 cohort for the Toronto-based Starts With Youth initiative, of which she is the founder. Starts With Youth aims to raise awareness and build educational resources related to ch
HIST 515 Student Panel at Inquiry @ Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference
On March 11th and 12th, 2021 the 15th Annual Inquiry @ Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference will be taking place.
The Canadian Museums Association's Young Canada Works Program is Open for Registration
As a History student, there are lots of opportunities for you to engage with Canada’s rich history.
Rivard-Prendergast Studentship Recipient, Prishni Seyone, to Study Child Marriage in India
The Undergraduate Committee awarded this year’s Rivard-Prendergast Studentship to Prishni Seyone on the merits of her HIST515-thesis proposal, “The Indian Girl-Wife: Not Even a Woman, But Already a Wife.” Prishni tells us that she’s researching “the way this institution of early marriage stripped young, innocent girls of their education.”
History Internship Fall 2020
Our HIST 212 interns have been hard at work this term on a number of in-person and remote placements. We have received overwhelming praise from our community and industry partners who have commented repeatedly about the resiliency of these students during this turbulent year.
Food History HIST 214 Launches Student Website Project
New website showcasing the collaborative food history projects of students in Dr. Aditi Sen’s HIST 214, The Global History of Food.
New exhibit researched and curated by students in Steven Maynard’s HIST 312: Canadian Social History
Over 100 people turned out to help launch "The Taste of the Library," an exhibit of historical Canadian cookbooks curated by the students of HIST 312: Canadian Social History.
New History Course in the News
Hist 240-001 Fall - Issues in History: Islamophobia from the Crusaders to Donald Trump
Instructors: Dr. Adnan Husain/Dr. Ariel Salzmann
Steven Maynard wins Principal’s Teaching Award
Congratulations to Steven Maynard, who has been chosen as the recipient of the 2016 “Promoting Student Inquiry Teaching Award,” one in a series of teaching and learning prizes presented annual
Hist 210 Class Queen's History
The students of Hist 210 "History of Sexuality in Canada" took an in-depth look at Queen's history in tackling sexual violence on campus. Steven Maynard and his students were interviewed for a news story in the Queen's Gazette.
