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University of Waterloo History Society You are already a member by being a History student! Feel free to come out to as many as you can, and bring friends!

The Undergraduate History Society is dedicated to those passionate about history, run for, and by undergraduate history students at the University of Waterloo. We organize a variety of events throughout the year and publish the Waterloo Historical Review, an undergraduate academic journal. We will be hosting a number of events throughout the fall and winter terms! Also feel free to come out to our

offices hours, find out more information about the Society and how to get involved. Our office is HH122 (Hagey Hall 122).

04/07/2026

And the results are in…🗳️✨

Huge congrats to our 2026-2027 Hist Soc execs!! From ancient drama to modern day chaos, we already know these folks will make the upcoming year one for the textbooks!📚

04/06/2026

Three ridings. 66 candidates. One night of political drama!

Join the History Society × PSSA for our By‑Election Watch Party as Scarborough Southwest, University–Rosedale, and Terrebonne head back to the polls to decide if Mark Carney wins a majority or Parliament gets another shakeup!

Whether you’re a PSCI or History major, an election ju**ie or a casual observer, come hang out, grab snacks, and watch the results roll in!

🗓️ April 13 ⏰ 7:00 PM EST 📍 Hagey Hall 117

**Results expected to come in around 8:30pm**

03/27/2026

Now presenting… ✨
Your 2026-2027 HistSoc candidates!!
We encourage you all to vote using the QR Code above, or you can visit the link in our bio.

⏳Voting is open until March 31st 🗳️

03/18/2026

MacKinnon Dinner 2026 Recap!
Thank you to everyone who braved the weather & came out on Friday, we hope you had a lovely time✨🧡

03/17/2026

🏛️The next chapter of the History Society is about to be written… and it could include you! 📚

Nominations for executive positions are now open! Submit your name to be on the ballot before March 25th!

📌Scan the QR code above or visit the link in bio for more information!

02/26/2026

We’re getting excited for the MacKinnon Dinner! The menu is going to be delicious this year, so don’t miss out on a fun night of good food, and good conversation!
✨Tickets on sale until TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd✨

02/24/2026

Step into the tavern with us for a night of medieval mischief, food & games ⚔️✨ Free entry, good company, and costumes highly encouraged. See you at Grad House on Feb 26th at 5PM!

11/04/2025

We want to extend the invite to all to attend a presentation by Jon Allen on the topic of The Challenge of Lasting Peace in the Middle East, co-sponsored by the History Department!
The presentation will be at Forest Hill United Church in Kitchener on November 13th, with a free shuttle bus leaving from Hagey Hall, as well as a FREE take-away supper for all students in attendance.

11/02/2025

🗽✨ Don’t miss it! ✨🗽

🥊 Madani vs Cuomo vs Sliwa 🥊

Join us Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM EST in HH 117 for a fun collab between the History Society & PSSA as we watch democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa square off in the NYC Mayoral Election 🎙️🏛️ with re runs of the 3 debates!

Bring your snacks, your takes, and your curiosity; we’ll bring the live feed, the commentary, and the popcorn.

See you there for history in the making and a chill, spirited night of politics! 🥳🗳️

10/29/2025

With great sorrow the History Society honours the passing of historian Tim Cook whose scholarship illuminated Canada’s military past and inspired a generation of students and historians alike.

Your legacy endures in every page we turn, every question we ask, and every story we research and remember.

10/24/2025

🔮🎃Gather ‘round the fire for a night of ghost stories, snacks and spooky history! Join us at Laurel Creek Firepit for our Halloween Campfire on Wednesday October 29th and 6:00pm!💀🕯️

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University Of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON

Website

http://histsoc.uwaterloo.ca/

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