“NO ONE CAN POSSIBLY KNOW WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN: IT IS HAPPENING, EACH TIME, FOR THE FIRST TIME, FOR THE ONLY TIME.” -JAMES ARTHUR BALDWIN Dep Rep Report!

What is a Dep Rep Report? Organized + Cohesive Compilation If you want the slideshow – me for a copy

Anthropology Guest Speakers:  Dr Laura Jane Smith: Cultural heritage and the mediation of the identity/memory/historical narratives  Anthro Society AGM: - Oct 3  Following is a Atlatal Throwing competition

American Studies David Frum (as in literally today), renowned journalist, author and former special assistant to President George W. Bush who gave a speech entitled "The Unhappy Giant: Canada Relations in the Great Recession" and had an interesting mix of political theory, politics and anecdotes about George W First American Studies Student Association Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 27th at 3 p.m  Located in the American Studies office Room 1003 on the lower level of the Social Science Building. We will be discussing official members, trips, etc. all are welcome to join! Cool new courses offered:  AME 2231G Crimes of the Century: The American Courtroom as a Place, Space, & Public Spectacle. and the other being 2230F-The Superhero in the American Imagination.

Economics Economics Students' Association ---> JOIN NOW! Tell your frosh, tell your friends if they are in Social Science and Economics.  This club looks good for your AEO and Ivey application. Also for students that are wishing to get further involved  There is an application (once they sign up with the club) to become an economics analyst. This would allow them to put their two cents into what's happening in the economy and get their article published in the Economic Outlook at the same time.

First Nations N/A

Geography 1) Clubs week:GSA doesn't have a booth.  If you (as a geo student) want to join, let Shirley/Laurissa know. 2) GSA exec first meeting: Sometime next week  Will start planning events for the year, such as Pizza & Prof, Pub Crawl, Career nights, and Speakers. Stay tuned. 3) For anyone who is thinking about grad school in Geo, an was sent out about graduate scholarships.  There are multiple deadlines so be sure to look at them. 4) Geography undergraduate academic council (UAC) first meeting  Discussed issues about geography program: i.e. enrollment/courses etc.  Had an increase of ~700 students into the geo program! (Woo!) Would like feedback from anyone who has taken any geography courses and what you think the geography program has to offer. Good/bad criticism is beneficial. The council wants students' input.

History HISTORY SOCIETY EVENTS: Wed. Sept 28: First General Meeting and Book Auction - 5:30pm in UCC (room # pending) Fri. Oct 14 Prof/Student Trip - going to Dresden, visiting 19thc oil rig and museum - paid for by dept and SSSC

MOS Mossa AGM Wednesday Sept 28  6pm ssc 2036 A kickoff to our year and talking about positions available !

Political Science PSA AGM:  September 29, 2011, 6-8pm. Location TBA. Executive Committee applications are out  check out our website, uwopsa.org for application forms. PSA is planning on going to the Canadian Political Science Students Association Conference in Manitoba in January  (We know, its gonna be cold...) but keep your eyes peeled for that!

Psychology Clubs Week Fantastic involvement

Sociology N/A

Women’s Studies Welcome Reception was a success First WSSC Meeting Date is TBA