Dep Rep Reports

American Studies American Studies Department Report The American Studies Association of Western is in the final stages of ratification and planning for one of the newest student clubs at Western. We are having our first ever AGM next week where we are electing a club executive. It is very exciting because we have multiple people running for positions, showing a strong interest in our new club. The Centre for American Studies presents a special speaker series from former chair of the Political Science Department and current director of the Centre for American Studies, Professor Don Abelson. This talk is entitled, “First Impressions, Second Thoughts: Reflections on the Complex World of American Think Tanks”. The talk will take place on Tuesday February 7 th at 4:30 in SSC We had a very successful Wave social where people from other departments attended as well as multiple professors. We look forward to having more events in the future as the American Studies Association fully takes off! Daniel Bain and Brendan Clements

Anthro Nothing to report ANTHRO

Econ ESA is supporting an awesome conference - here is the info: The National Business and Technology Conference 2012 is selling out ridiculously fast - don't miss your chance to grab a ticket or compete in the Consulting Case or Entrepreneurship competitions - register now at The National Business and Technology Conference You're invited to compete in NBTC 12's Entrepreneurship Competition. Please check for more information on application and logistics details. The prizes confirmed so far for this year are the following: $30,000 worth of advisory services from MaRS Sabeta IP Patent Award, $6,000 in patent services from Sabeta IP for one team chosen by Sabeta IP $5,000 cash prize, sponsored by KPMG Half-day of advisory/consulting on SR&ED and other tax incentives by KPMG Exclusive coverage in the Globe & Mail for the winning team ALSO: There is a financial literacy session tomorrow at the Mustang Lounge, but that will happen before the SSSC meeting.

Geography

History My Report Book Auction Announcement History Fact n' Film Thurs. Feb 16 - Location: TBA History Trivia Bowl March 15th 6pm MORE HISTORY THAN YOU CAN HANDLE!!!

MOS mos updates! - our mossa coffeehouse prof-student social was a success, we had really talented guitar players especially. - jan 30, 5-7 resume critique workshop, location tbd Sent from my iPhone

Poli Sci SUP?! Wine and Cheese Thursday Feb 2 5:30 at the Wave. Now all ages! YAY! Thats about it.

Psychology February 1 st Psychology Department Report SSSC WPA Website – upcoming events, volunteer and research opportunities etc.: Western Psychology Association (WPA) on Facebook: Korey: Vanessa: Vanessa posted Psych and Social Sci contact information outside WPA office In review: Dinner with a Professor: Jan 16 at the Wave, with Dr. Grahn – nice turn out, informative. Research Brown Bag Event: Jan 23 – 3 Graduate Students shared Masters/Doctorate research plans and results Psychology Thesis Infosession: Jan 27 details on preparing for thesis Upcoming: Dinner with A Professor: Wed Feb 8 with Dr. Shugar at the Wave – Counselling Psychology Clinical Psychology Graduate Program Information: Mon Feb 13 with Dr. Hoaken Valentine’s/Relationships Seminar with Dr. Campbell: Date TBA – tentative Graduate Studies Information Session: Sarah Dawson Social Science Career Counsellor- Date TBA Intent to Register Session with 1 st Year WPA Reps: Date TBA WPA Charity Night: Hope’s Garden – stay tuned for date/location

SOC Aloha! SSA will be having another "How to Write a Soc Paper" event on Monday. Feb. 5:30 Prof. Schaffer will be running the event for anyone that is interested The Sociology Journal will be coming out soon too! We are currently working on a Sock and Bra drive for Mission Services homeless shelters so look out for that!! ALSO, SSA is selling Sociology/Criminology merch. Sweaters that say Western Sociology OR Criminology for $56 HOLLLAAA :)

WS WS says: The Coterie is hosting its annual Charity Coffeehouse Event on February 2, 2012, starting at 7:00 pm, at The Spoke. There will be a host of performances (musical, spoken word, hip hop, acoustic covers) and free coffee and tea, of course! Admission to the event is one non-perishable food item, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the London Food Bank Keeping our Sisters Safe Western’s Caucus on Women's Issues invites you to a forum to share our ideas and to develop a plan to prevent sexual violence against women and to foster healthy sexual relations on our campus. When: February 4, 2012, 10am-4pm Location: Room 1139, Faculty of Education (1137 Western Road) Facilitator: Joan Riggs, Catalyst Research and Communications RSVP: Anna-Lee Straatman Sponsored by Western’s Caucus on Women’s Issues and the Centre for Research on Violence against Women and Children