2012 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Announced
The Centre for American Studies is pleased to announce this year's American Studies Fulbright Visiting Scholar will be Dr. Colleen O’Brien. Dr. O'Brien is an Assistant Professor of Early American Literature at the University of South Carolina-Upstate. Her research interests include hemispheric American studies and the history, literature, and culture of the nineteenth century. She earned her Ph.D. in English and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and has published various journal articles on transnational race relations, gender and sexuality. Her first book manuscript, Romance and Rebellion in the Nineteenth Century Americas, is in review at the University of Virginia Press. During her time at Western Dr. O'Brien will be working on her second major project, Metaphors of Heart’s Blood and Home: Black Revolutionaries and Agrarian Freedom in the Americas. She will also be teaching a fourth-year/graduate seminar American Studies/History course titled "Revolutionary Americas" in the fall. Posted May 15, 2012.
Titanic: 100 years on
History Professor Aldona Sendzikas will be giving a presentation on the Titanic tragedy and its lasting impact at the London Central Library, Stevenson and Hunt Room A on Tuesday, April 10, 7-9 pm.
Graduate Student Participates in International Convention
MA Student Tom Cooke presented his paper “Social Media Governmentality: Biopolitics, Private Interest, Foreign Policy” as part of the session “Dynamics and Social Forces of Global Change” at the Annual International Studies Association Convention in San Diego, CA, April 1, 2012.
CAAS Conference Proceedings Published
A special issue of the Canadian Review of American Studies journal features a selection of papers from the 2009 Canadian Association for American Studies annual conference “States of Emergency: Crisis, Panic, and the Nation” which was hosted by the Centre for American Studies. The introduction to this issue was contributed by Conference Coordinator and CAS Associate Director, Bryce Traister. The special issue can be viewed here. Posted March 28, 2012.
Critical Issues Volume 9
Volume 9 of the CAS publication series Critical Issues of Our Time is now available. The featured article "Still Exceptional? America's Role in the World" was contributed by Stephen Brooks, Professor of Political Science, University of Windsor. The article as well as all previous issues can be viewed here. Posted March 26, 2012.
Students Interviewed by Local Radio Station
CAS students Drew Carney, Jacob Skinner, Brendan Clements and Eric De Roos took part in a live radio broadcast on the U.S. Presidential Election for the show "Let's Talk London” for 106.9 The X at Fanshawe College. The broadcast took place on March 18, 2012.
Special Guest Anita Hill - March 13
The Centre for American Studies Speakers' Series is delighted to welcome our very special guest, Anita Hill to Western in March. She is Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies at Brandeis University, and is the author of numerous books and articles on race, gender equality, and civil rights. Dr. Hill's presentation, "The Value of Belonging: Reimagining Equality in the 21st Century" will be followed by a book sale and signing. The event is co-sponsored by the Canada-U.S. Institute with generous support from the Department of Women's Studies and Feminist Research and the Social Science Student Donation Fund. Tuesday, March 13, 5:00pm, UC 224 (Conron Hall). The event is free and open to the public. Posted February 21, 2012.
CAS Mourns Dr. William McKercher
We are very saddened to report the passing of Dr. William McKercher who passed away suddenly on February 13th. A Political Science Professor at King’s University College, Dr. McKercher was a founding member of the Centre for American Studies in the 1980s, and was always an active and enthusiastic supporter of the CAS. He will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he enriched. Details of the funeral arrangements for Dr. McKercher can be found on the King’s website. Posted February 16, 2012.
Graduate Conference Presentation
MA Student John Livingstone presented his paper “Relieve Vicksburg or Seek a “Battle of Annihilation”? An Analysis of Robert Edward Lee’s Grand Strategic Vision in the Summer of 1863” as part of the “Strategy Through the Ages" panel at the 14th Annual Graduate Strategic Studies Conference, University of Calgary on February 10, 2012.
Intent to Register Feb 1- Mar 31
Students who are returning in September, 2012 must complete an ITR form online through Student Services. Visit the ITR website for more information. You must complete your ITR to be able to register for courses next year. Posted February 8, 2012.
Speakers' Series Presents Don Abelson
The CAS Speakers' Series is pleased to announce that our next guest speaker will be Centre for American Studies and Canada-U.S. Institute Director, Professor Don Abelson. Professor Abelson's talk, First Impressions, Second Thoughts: Reflections on the Complex World of American Think Tanks, will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 4:30pm in SSC 5220. All are welcome to attend the lecture. Posted January 26, 2012.
Speakers' Series Presents Stephen Brooks
The CAS Speakers' Series is delighted to welcome Dr. Stephen Brooks, Department of Political Science, University of Windsor. Professor Brooks' lecture, American Exceptionalism: Fact, Fiction, and Future, will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 3:30pm in SSC 5220. Everyone welcome. Posted January 16, 2012.
Faculty & Student Meet & Greet Event
The American Studies Student Club will be hosting a Faculty and Student "Meet and Greet" event at The Wave on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 1:00-3:30pm. For more information about the event please contact Roslyn Barranca. Posted January 13, 2012.
Faculty Promotions!
Many congratulations to CAS Associate Directors and Department of History Professors, Monda Halpern and Rob MacDougall on their recent faculty promotions. Both have now been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Posted Jan 9, 2012.
January Add/Drop Period
The January paper add/drop period takes place Jan 16 & 17, 2012. Some spaces are still available in the winter term courses American Studies 2231G and American Studies 3330G. Course descriptions can be found on the undergraduate program page.
Holiday Office Hours
Office hours Dec 8-21 are 9:00am-4:00pm. The office will be closed for the holiday season Dec 22 - Jan 2, and will reopen on Jan 3, 2012. From everyone at the CAS, we wish you all the joys of the Holiday season, and a Happy New Year!
Critical Issues Vol. 8 Published
Volume 8 of the CAS publication series Critical Issues of Our Time is now available. The featured article "First Impressions, Second Thoughts: Reflections on the Changing Role of Think Tanks in U.S. Foreign Policy" was contributed by Centre for American Studies and Canada-U.S. Institute Director, Don Abelson. The article as well as all previous issues can be viewed here. Posted December 15, 2011.
