UGuelph History Department
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
The first History department on Bluesky!
Stay tuned for Department news and events, and check our homepage too: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history/
Corrections & suggestions to ben.bradley @ uoguelph.ca
Stay tuned for Department news and events, and check our homepage too: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history/
Corrections & suggestions to ben.bradley @ uoguelph.ca
PhD candidate Bharathan Chandrasekaran has a new publication that brings sports history into conversation with media history. "The Invisible Michael Jordan: Why Sports Films Eschew Sports" appears in the online film magazine Animus.
Use this link: animus-magazine.ghost.io/the-invisibl...
Use this link: animus-magazine.ghost.io/the-invisibl...
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
PhD candidate Bharathan Chandrasekaran has a new publication that brings sports history into conversation with media history. "The Invisible Michael Jordan: Why Sports Films Eschew Sports" appears in the online film magazine Animus.
Use this link: animus-magazine.ghost.io/the-invisibl...
Use this link: animus-magazine.ghost.io/the-invisibl...
Join Rural History Roundtable on Weds Nov 19 from 330-5pm EST for a double-billing of new research. Bram Fookes and Lydia Kinasewich examine military and public health projects in 20th-century Canada.
For info on how to attend in person and via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#cdnhist #aghist
For info on how to attend in person and via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#cdnhist #aghist
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Join Rural History Roundtable on Weds Nov 19 from 330-5pm EST for a double-billing of new research. Bram Fookes and Lydia Kinasewich examine military and public health projects in 20th-century Canada.
For info on how to attend in person and via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#cdnhist #aghist
For info on how to attend in person and via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#cdnhist #aghist
On Tuesday Nov 11, History graduate program coordinator Alan McDougall hosts an information session from 530-630pm for current and incoming graduate students, about how to apply for external funding from sources such as OGS and SSHRC.
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On Tuesday Nov 11, History graduate program coordinator Alan McDougall hosts an information session from 530-630pm for current and incoming graduate students, about how to apply for external funding from sources such as OGS and SSHRC.
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
Jacqueline Murray has a new web article at Religion News Service about the history of defiant and disobedient nuns:
religionnews.com/2025/10/23/n...
religionnews.com/2025/10/23/n...
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jacqueline Murray has a new web article at Religion News Service about the history of defiant and disobedient nuns:
religionnews.com/2025/10/23/n...
religionnews.com/2025/10/23/n...
They also went on a tour led by Dorothy Wright-Wallace (Black Mecca Museum). At the church where John Brown unveiled the Provisional Constitution in 1858, they viewed the original beams through windows constructed in the basement ceiling.
(Post-tour: the Satellite diner, home of Hawaiian pizza.)
(Post-tour: the Satellite diner, home of Hawaiian pizza.)
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
They also went on a tour led by Dorothy Wright-Wallace (Black Mecca Museum). At the church where John Brown unveiled the Provisional Constitution in 1858, they viewed the original beams through windows constructed in the basement ceiling.
(Post-tour: the Satellite diner, home of Hawaiian pizza.)
(Post-tour: the Satellite diner, home of Hawaiian pizza.)
Last week, History students Katie and Oz conducted research for HIST3560 and Dr. McCorkindale’s project on Chatham's Black community -- specifically Nelson Hackett and his redcoat defenders. To learn how 1840s Black militia soldiers dressed, they studied records at Chatham Public Library. #cdnhist
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last week, History students Katie and Oz conducted research for HIST3560 and Dr. McCorkindale’s project on Chatham's Black community -- specifically Nelson Hackett and his redcoat defenders. To learn how 1840s Black militia soldiers dressed, they studied records at Chatham Public Library. #cdnhist
The 2025 Cassidy-Reid Lecture will be held on Fri Nov 14. Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (History, McGill) will give a talk titled "The African World and North America: Sisyphean Struggles and Pyrrhic Pleasures."
The talk is free and all are welcome. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cassidy-re...
The talk is free and all are welcome. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cassidy-re...
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The 2025 Cassidy-Reid Lecture will be held on Fri Nov 14. Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (History, McGill) will give a talk titled "The African World and North America: Sisyphean Struggles and Pyrrhic Pleasures."
The talk is free and all are welcome. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cassidy-re...
The talk is free and all are welcome. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cassidy-re...
Join us on Weds Oct 29 from 330-5pm for the second Rural History Roundtable presentation of Fall 2025. Marcel Martel and Alex Gagné will give a talk titled "Drinking Ontario Wine: A Dream?"
All are welcome, both in-person and via Zoom.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#aghist #cdnhist
All are welcome, both in-person and via Zoom.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#aghist #cdnhist
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Join us on Weds Oct 29 from 330-5pm for the second Rural History Roundtable presentation of Fall 2025. Marcel Martel and Alex Gagné will give a talk titled "Drinking Ontario Wine: A Dream?"
All are welcome, both in-person and via Zoom.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#aghist #cdnhist
All are welcome, both in-person and via Zoom.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
#aghist #cdnhist
Next Wednesday (Oct 22), @uofgpolisci.bsky.social is hosting a discussion about the first six months of the new Mark Carney-led federal government, and History department chair @mhayday.bsky.social is one of the panelists.
All are welcome to attend. For more info: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
All are welcome to attend. For more info: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Next Wednesday (Oct 22), @uofgpolisci.bsky.social is hosting a discussion about the first six months of the new Mark Carney-led federal government, and History department chair @mhayday.bsky.social is one of the panelists.
All are welcome to attend. For more info: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
All are welcome to attend. For more info: csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2025/...
Susan Armstrong-Reid's new book comes out in October, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social.
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Susan Armstrong-Reid's new book comes out in October, published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social.
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...
Behead and Cure: Humanitarian Work in the Vietnam War explores the contested ethics of humanitarianism through stories of medical teams from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
www.mqup.ca/behead-and-c...
Interested to learn more about graduate studies in History at @uofguelph.bsky.social? The History department will hold a grad school information night on Tuesday 7 October, from 5:30-7 pm in MCKN 103. Please see the attached poster for more details.
September 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Interested to learn more about graduate studies in History at @uofguelph.bsky.social? The History department will hold a grad school information night on Tuesday 7 October, from 5:30-7 pm in MCKN 103. Please see the attached poster for more details.
The 2025-26 Rural History Roundtable begins on Tues Sept 23rd, when @alanmaceachern.bsky.social presents "Becoming Green Gables: The Making of a Famous Farmhouse."
His talk is from 330-5pm at @uofglibrary.bsky.social, room 246B. For info on how to attend via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
His talk is from 330-5pm at @uofglibrary.bsky.social, room 246B. For info on how to attend via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
September 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The 2025-26 Rural History Roundtable begins on Tues Sept 23rd, when @alanmaceachern.bsky.social presents "Becoming Green Gables: The Making of a Famous Farmhouse."
His talk is from 330-5pm at @uofglibrary.bsky.social, room 246B. For info on how to attend via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
His talk is from 330-5pm at @uofglibrary.bsky.social, room 246B. For info on how to attend via Zoom: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/rural/r...
The Scottish Research Circle invites you to its October research talk, featuring Dr. Chris Nighman (History, WLU). From 4-6pm on Oct 3 in the Keg Lounge at Brass Taps (UC).
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
September 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Scottish Research Circle invites you to its October research talk, featuring Dr. Chris Nighman (History, WLU). From 4-6pm on Oct 3 in the Keg Lounge at Brass Taps (UC).
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.
For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
Last week, CBC Ideas broadcast a panel discussion from July called "Inventing Peace," which was on the topic of the 1993 and 1995 Oslo Accords. One of the panelists was Prof. Renêe Worringer. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen to it online here:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
September 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last week, CBC Ideas broadcast a panel discussion from July called "Inventing Peace," which was on the topic of the 1993 and 1995 Oslo Accords. One of the panelists was Prof. Renêe Worringer. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen to it online here:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Professor Kim Martin @antimony27.bsky.social won the College of Arts Faculty Teaching Award this year. 🏆
She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.
Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!
She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.
Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!
September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Professor Kim Martin @antimony27.bsky.social won the College of Arts Faculty Teaching Award this year. 🏆
She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.
Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!
She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.
Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!
On Weds Sept 10, in a Toronto football (aka soccer) event unlikely to be surpassed for many years to come, the North American book launch for Alan McDougall's "Dreams and Songs to Sing: A People's History of Liverpool FC," from 5-7pm at Ben McNally Books. ⚽📚
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
September 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
On Weds Sept 10, in a Toronto football (aka soccer) event unlikely to be surpassed for many years to come, the North American book launch for Alan McDougall's "Dreams and Songs to Sing: A People's History of Liverpool FC," from 5-7pm at Ben McNally Books. ⚽📚
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
In July, MA student Lydia Kinasewich participated in the Secwépemc History Field School in Kamloops, BC. Organized by Dr. Sarah Nickel (UAlberta) in partnership with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, it trained students in hands-on community service learning that focuses on Indigenous historical scholarship.
September 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In July, MA student Lydia Kinasewich participated in the Secwépemc History Field School in Kamloops, BC. Organized by Dr. Sarah Nickel (UAlberta) in partnership with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, it trained students in hands-on community service learning that focuses on Indigenous historical scholarship.
We're pleased to share the news that Dr. @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social is one of the University of Guelph researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada this year!
Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
Congratulations, Jacqueline!
Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
Congratulations, Jacqueline!
September 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We're pleased to share the news that Dr. @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social is one of the University of Guelph researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada this year!
Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
Congratulations, Jacqueline!
Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
Congratulations, Jacqueline!
It's time to look into what's happening with the Rural History Roundtable at @uofguelph.bsky.social.
Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!
More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.
#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist
Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!
More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.
#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist
September 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It's time to look into what's happening with the Rural History Roundtable at @uofguelph.bsky.social.
Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!
More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.
#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist
Fall '25 has three hybrid sessions, including a November double billing. All are welcome to attend!
More info on @alanmaceachern.bsky.social's Sept 23 talk coming soon.
#aghist #cdnhist #ruralhist
Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon.
In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.
#cdnhist #aghist
In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.
#cdnhist #aghist
August 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon.
In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.
#cdnhist #aghist
In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.
#cdnhist #aghist
From 3-5pm on Sept 10, @uguelphscottish.bsky.social will host the Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership lecture: "Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections," delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar (University of Edinburgh).
To attend via Zoom:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
To attend via Zoom:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
August 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
From 3-5pm on Sept 10, @uguelphscottish.bsky.social will host the Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership lecture: "Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections," delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar (University of Edinburgh).
To attend via Zoom:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
To attend via Zoom:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...
In July, History MA student Kelly Hughes presented her research on "domestic marginalia," heritage values, and the case for studying and preserving ordinary buildings at the Social History Society conference, held at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK.
socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s...
socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s...
August 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
In July, History MA student Kelly Hughes presented her research on "domestic marginalia," heritage values, and the case for studying and preserving ordinary buildings at the Social History Society conference, held at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK.
socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s...
socialhistory.org.uk/conference/s...
GOAAAALLLLL!!! (Or is it "touchdown"?)
Last week Dr. Alan McDougall launched his book about the history of Liverpool FC in, of all places, Liverpool, UK, with a presentation and book signing. The next day he spotted copies "in the wild" at a local Waterstones book store.
#sporthistory #liverpoolfc
Last week Dr. Alan McDougall launched his book about the history of Liverpool FC in, of all places, Liverpool, UK, with a presentation and book signing. The next day he spotted copies "in the wild" at a local Waterstones book store.
#sporthistory #liverpoolfc
August 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
GOAAAALLLLL!!! (Or is it "touchdown"?)
Last week Dr. Alan McDougall launched his book about the history of Liverpool FC in, of all places, Liverpool, UK, with a presentation and book signing. The next day he spotted copies "in the wild" at a local Waterstones book store.
#sporthistory #liverpoolfc
Last week Dr. Alan McDougall launched his book about the history of Liverpool FC in, of all places, Liverpool, UK, with a presentation and book signing. The next day he spotted copies "in the wild" at a local Waterstones book store.
#sporthistory #liverpoolfc
Alan McDougall's new history of Liverpool FC (from @universitypress.cambridge.org) will be available to purchase in North America on 28 August.
On Sept 10 there will be a launch and Q&A at Ben McNally Books in downtown Toronto, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP here:
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
On Sept 10 there will be a launch and Q&A at Ben McNally Books in downtown Toronto, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP here:
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
July 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Alan McDougall's new history of Liverpool FC (from @universitypress.cambridge.org) will be available to purchase in North America on 28 August.
On Sept 10 there will be a launch and Q&A at Ben McNally Books in downtown Toronto, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP here:
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
On Sept 10 there will be a launch and Q&A at Ben McNally Books in downtown Toronto, from 5-7pm. Please RSVP here:
shop.benmcnallybooks.com/events/32837...
Cold War food culture is the topic of a new exhibit at @uofglibrary.bsky.social by @rebeccabeau.bsky.social (History) and Ashley McBrayne (ASC). On Wednesday, mayor @camguthrie.bsky.social stopped by to check it out, having loaned a blender and mixmaster from his own collection.
#foodhist #cdnhist
#foodhist #cdnhist
July 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Cold War food culture is the topic of a new exhibit at @uofglibrary.bsky.social by @rebeccabeau.bsky.social (History) and Ashley McBrayne (ASC). On Wednesday, mayor @camguthrie.bsky.social stopped by to check it out, having loaned a blender and mixmaster from his own collection.
#foodhist #cdnhist
#foodhist #cdnhist