Meeting held at the Bernath Seminar Room, UGL, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, Maria Wendeln, Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins
Report of the President
1. November minutes approved.
2. Hyde Lecture report: went very well. 30/40 people attended. DOS very happy with HGSA so far.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Professional Development Workshop: Maria and Beth talked with Kruman to set a date for the event. He suggested March 4, 2011. They will put of a "save the date" card for the event with an RSVP on it. Last time the event was held, the Department provided refreshments.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Facebook group restart? Was not able to find existing facebook account. Elizabeth will double-check with Marcia Farah and add HGSA officers to admins.
2. Collegiate Link: also need to activate our DOSO student org site.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Richard III update: David was having a hard time getting an actual person to talk to at the Hillberry. Elizabeth suggested contacting Dean's Office of FCPA. David will get back with Jan. and Feb. dates with group rates.
2. Early Winter Term Get Together: Decided to have an HGSA event Circa on Thursday, January 27th at 8:00PM.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Bake Sale: was rescheduled from Fall to Winter. Need to pick dates. Possibly around Valentine's Day? Pete needs to schedule.
2. Other fundraising ideas: need to come up with a way to sell the remainder of the HGSA bags.
Old Business
1. Mentoring Report: Some students have been assigned a mentor. Elizabeth is organizing a pizza party for late January. $50 approved budget for pizza and refreshments.
2. Classroom Management Brown Bag: Organize a brown bag on the topic? Ideas?
New Business
1. Grad Fair: Held in March. The Director of Graduate Studies would like History students to present posters. Elizabeth will forward the information as it becomes available.
2. Department Job Searches: Winter Term. Need to organize grad students to attend. HGSA to take an active role.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:00 p.m. in Bernath Seminar Room, UGL
Monday, December 20, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
15 November 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held at the Bonner Room, Faculty Administration Building, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, Pete McGrath, Maria Wendeln, Beth Fowler, Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins
Report of the President
1. Review and approve September's minutes.
2. Tim will supply minutes from October's meeting.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Professional Development Workshop: Check with Brunsman/Kruman regarding dates, Gidlow for grant writing? Richard and Louis are both on board, maybe Joe Turini; ask Brunsman to help out with CV Writing. Discussion on reaching out to other disciplines? Maybe Womens' Studies, Political Science? Need to get RSVPs--possibly advertise on FB.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Old website: Website still up with outdated information. Difficulty pinning down a fix. Tim will go see Gayle to have it taken care of.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Any kind of holiday gathering? Decided informal gathering on Tuesday, December 7, 8:30PM at Third Street Saloon. Email, flyers, invite professors.
2. Richard III playing at Hillberry Theater, we will set date in January for HGSA outing. David will check on group sales.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Cash on hand? $286.00 with petty cash.
2. Did we break even on bag sales? Yes.
3. Bake Sale: had to reschedule bake sale for Winter Term. Pete will set up a new date and organize volunteers once everyone knows their schedule.
Old Business
1. Mentoring: Elizabeth started pairing up mentors and mentees based on email feedback from students. Needs to pair up remaining mentors and email. Will organize pizza party for mentors and mentees for January.
2. Idea for workshop: Classroom Management--maybe talk to Brunsman and look at his syllabus.
New Business
1. Cosponsor Dr. Hyde lecture on December 7 with Department Colloquium Committee: HGSA is going to reserve the Bernath and get funding from DOSO. HGSA will cosponsor event.
2. Publishing workshop? Maria will check, maybe we can add a panel on publishing to Professional Development Workshop?
3. Possible conference with Womens' Studies--Joelle and Errin have been in talks with Anne Duggan about organizing a conference for next year, will cover historical gender issues. Joelle and Errin designated the subcommittee on gender conference.
4. Rochelle Riley Book--donated by David Hopkins. Ideas for raffling away, or silent auction at Dept. Holiday Party.
5. Dr. Faue has offered to meet informally with graduate students for "morning coffees." She is free on Mondays this term.
6. Annual Report: Each officer needs to write up a short paragraph outlining the successful accomplishments HGSA has done this year, get to Tim.
Next Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 3:00 p.m. in Bernath Seminar Room, UGL
In attendance: Tim Moran, Pete McGrath, Maria Wendeln, Beth Fowler, Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins
Report of the President
1. Review and approve September's minutes.
2. Tim will supply minutes from October's meeting.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Professional Development Workshop: Check with Brunsman/Kruman regarding dates, Gidlow for grant writing? Richard and Louis are both on board, maybe Joe Turini; ask Brunsman to help out with CV Writing. Discussion on reaching out to other disciplines? Maybe Womens' Studies, Political Science? Need to get RSVPs--possibly advertise on FB.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Old website: Website still up with outdated information. Difficulty pinning down a fix. Tim will go see Gayle to have it taken care of.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Any kind of holiday gathering? Decided informal gathering on Tuesday, December 7, 8:30PM at Third Street Saloon. Email, flyers, invite professors.
2. Richard III playing at Hillberry Theater, we will set date in January for HGSA outing. David will check on group sales.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Cash on hand? $286.00 with petty cash.
2. Did we break even on bag sales? Yes.
3. Bake Sale: had to reschedule bake sale for Winter Term. Pete will set up a new date and organize volunteers once everyone knows their schedule.
Old Business
1. Mentoring: Elizabeth started pairing up mentors and mentees based on email feedback from students. Needs to pair up remaining mentors and email. Will organize pizza party for mentors and mentees for January.
2. Idea for workshop: Classroom Management--maybe talk to Brunsman and look at his syllabus.
New Business
1. Cosponsor Dr. Hyde lecture on December 7 with Department Colloquium Committee: HGSA is going to reserve the Bernath and get funding from DOSO. HGSA will cosponsor event.
2. Publishing workshop? Maria will check, maybe we can add a panel on publishing to Professional Development Workshop?
3. Possible conference with Womens' Studies--Joelle and Errin have been in talks with Anne Duggan about organizing a conference for next year, will cover historical gender issues. Joelle and Errin designated the subcommittee on gender conference.
4. Rochelle Riley Book--donated by David Hopkins. Ideas for raffling away, or silent auction at Dept. Holiday Party.
5. Dr. Faue has offered to meet informally with graduate students for "morning coffees." She is free on Mondays this term.
6. Annual Report: Each officer needs to write up a short paragraph outlining the successful accomplishments HGSA has done this year, get to Tim.
Next Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2010, 3:00 p.m. in Bernath Seminar Room, UGL
Sunday, October 17, 2010
13 OCTOBER 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held at the Bonner Room, Faculty Administration Building, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, Pete McGrath, Maria Wendeln, Errin Stegich
Report of the President
1. Discussed Rochelle Riley event publicity. Flyer locations assigned to various HGSA members.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Pete discussed the planned Nov. 2 bake sale, noted HGSA could probably add either Nov. 1 or Nov. 3
Report of the VP Administration
1. Errin discussed “tons of last-minute emails” posted on Blogspot.
2. Website update has not happened yet due to need to coordinate with department staff.
3. Suggested setting up a Dropbox online document holding site for HGSA that would allow publications and documents to be accessed (such as Comps Workshop material).
4. Reminded that email is hgsa.wsu@gmail.com and that the Blogspot address is hgsa-wayne.blogspot.com.
5. Noted that the website now includes a Reading List site.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Maria discussed painting “the rock” in HGSA colors (rock is between State Hall and the UGL)
Next Meeting
15 November 2010 at 3:00PM
In attendance: Tim Moran, Pete McGrath, Maria Wendeln, Errin Stegich
Report of the President
1. Discussed Rochelle Riley event publicity. Flyer locations assigned to various HGSA members.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Pete discussed the planned Nov. 2 bake sale, noted HGSA could probably add either Nov. 1 or Nov. 3
Report of the VP Administration
1. Errin discussed “tons of last-minute emails” posted on Blogspot.
2. Website update has not happened yet due to need to coordinate with department staff.
3. Suggested setting up a Dropbox online document holding site for HGSA that would allow publications and documents to be accessed (such as Comps Workshop material).
4. Reminded that email is hgsa.wsu@gmail.com and that the Blogspot address is hgsa-wayne.blogspot.com.
5. Noted that the website now includes a Reading List site.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Maria discussed painting “the rock” in HGSA colors (rock is between State Hall and the UGL)
Next Meeting
15 November 2010 at 3:00PM
Monday, September 20, 2010
15 September 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held at the Bonner Room, Faculty Administration building, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, Barry Johnson, Elizabeth Ryan, Maria Wendeln, David Hopkins, Errin Stegich
Report of President
1. Tim is working on the report of online learning/teaching for Dr. Kruman.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Comps Workshop: Ash, Van Burkleo, Lublin, and Retish are confirmed for Friday, October 8th. Fowler will moderate workshop and Gayle McCreedy will attend. Questions on what students will actually be attending. Tim will go to 7830 to talk to them. Posting will go on Blackboard and email.
2. Library Tour: Cindy K. can book a Tuesday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. Refresher for graduate students in history.
3. Other Events: February 2011: Faue, Day, and Brunsman will teach a professional development workshop.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Posting of minutes on Blogspot--page established.
2. Interface with Gayle re: Blackboard postings?
3, Tech Page: please send any hints/info to Errin.
4. Pictures: We need more! Please send digital or hard copies to Errin for posting.
5. Bios on Blogspot: Pete, Maria, Joelle, and Beth still needed.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Cluster Events: Barnes & Noble, 6 Mile and Haggerty, Livonia, on Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Errin and Maria); Rodger's Roost in Sterling Heights, on Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. scheduled--David will make a flyer (David and Elizabeth); Pete, Tim, and Beth will arrange for a near-eastside event.
2. Discussion of planning a trivia night at Lefty's. Errin suggested November 3rd, perhaps Guy Fawkes?
3. Campus Event: Any suggestions? December possible for idea of get-together. Plan for after Thanksgiving.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Waiting to hear from Working at Stadiums for Spring Training--Ford Field wants 20 people minimum for all events--probably no.
2. Bake Sale: Pete will schedule bake sale days for late Oct./early Nov. Maria and Pete will coordinate Costco bakesale purchases.
3. Cash on hand: $200.00
Old Business
1. Rochelle Riley Event: discussed potential panelists of faculty. Tim will contact Kruman and ask for suggestions. Elizabeth will email Lessenberry. Ideas: Cuello, Shor, Corvino, and Duggan.
New Business
1. If we are looking to apply for a grant of $10,000 for winter, the deadline is November 1st.
2. GEMS Meetings--Symposium in April: Email Errin if interested. CFP coming by end of term.
3. Idea for Winter: A workshop on classroom management, dealing with difficult students--maybe contact Brunsman, see if we can do something with HIS 9900 (Teaching History) class.
4. Conference for Citizenship in Winter: potentially organizing a graduate panel. Theme is: "Bodies." Contact Ann Marie or Tim.
5. NAHLC-HGSA: student panel scheduled for Thursday, October 21st. Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins, and Dana Greene scheduled. Anyone else interested? Contact Maria.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, Barry Johnson, Elizabeth Ryan, Maria Wendeln, David Hopkins, Errin Stegich
Report of President
1. Tim is working on the report of online learning/teaching for Dr. Kruman.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. Comps Workshop: Ash, Van Burkleo, Lublin, and Retish are confirmed for Friday, October 8th. Fowler will moderate workshop and Gayle McCreedy will attend. Questions on what students will actually be attending. Tim will go to 7830 to talk to them. Posting will go on Blackboard and email.
2. Library Tour: Cindy K. can book a Tuesday afternoon around 5:00 p.m. Refresher for graduate students in history.
3. Other Events: February 2011: Faue, Day, and Brunsman will teach a professional development workshop.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Posting of minutes on Blogspot--page established.
2. Interface with Gayle re: Blackboard postings?
3, Tech Page: please send any hints/info to Errin.
4. Pictures: We need more! Please send digital or hard copies to Errin for posting.
5. Bios on Blogspot: Pete, Maria, Joelle, and Beth still needed.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. Cluster Events: Barnes & Noble, 6 Mile and Haggerty, Livonia, on Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Errin and Maria); Rodger's Roost in Sterling Heights, on Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. scheduled--David will make a flyer (David and Elizabeth); Pete, Tim, and Beth will arrange for a near-eastside event.
2. Discussion of planning a trivia night at Lefty's. Errin suggested November 3rd, perhaps Guy Fawkes?
3. Campus Event: Any suggestions? December possible for idea of get-together. Plan for after Thanksgiving.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Waiting to hear from Working at Stadiums for Spring Training--Ford Field wants 20 people minimum for all events--probably no.
2. Bake Sale: Pete will schedule bake sale days for late Oct./early Nov. Maria and Pete will coordinate Costco bakesale purchases.
3. Cash on hand: $200.00
Old Business
1. Rochelle Riley Event: discussed potential panelists of faculty. Tim will contact Kruman and ask for suggestions. Elizabeth will email Lessenberry. Ideas: Cuello, Shor, Corvino, and Duggan.
New Business
1. If we are looking to apply for a grant of $10,000 for winter, the deadline is November 1st.
2. GEMS Meetings--Symposium in April: Email Errin if interested. CFP coming by end of term.
3. Idea for Winter: A workshop on classroom management, dealing with difficult students--maybe contact Brunsman, see if we can do something with HIS 9900 (Teaching History) class.
4. Conference for Citizenship in Winter: potentially organizing a graduate panel. Theme is: "Bodies." Contact Ann Marie or Tim.
5. NAHLC-HGSA: student panel scheduled for Thursday, October 21st. Elizabeth Ryan, David Hopkins, and Dana Greene scheduled. Anyone else interested? Contact Maria.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 20, 2010
18 August 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held at the Bonner Room, Faculty Administration building, beginning at 4 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, David Hopkins, Maria Wendeln, Elizabeth Ryan
Report of President
1. Online teaching discussion update – Tim Moran will be working on a project this semester for Dr. Kruman to discover which Universities hiring new faculty are expecting graduates to have experience, knowledge of online teaching.
2. Use of seminar room at UGL – Bernath seminar room at UGL has History dept. priority. HGSA may want to think about using it more often for meetings, etc. in order to utilize space.
3. Possible office for HGSA – Tim indicated that there may be the possibility of HGSA gaining some space for an office in near future.
4. Tim Moran has volunteered for Department Colloquium committee, will report back.
Report of the Secretary
1. University funding/Fall event – Deadline to apply for funding is September 1st. Group discussed ideas for a one-day event, probably panel discussion. Decided on topic of “Who Owns History” and “Identity.” Names of possible speakers included Rochelle Riley of Free Press, member of the Black Baptist Ministers, Fran Shor, Jack Lessenberry. Discussed ideas for promoting event, including South End, Metro Times, WDET, other networking possibilities?
2. Peer Mentoring – Discussed pilot program of peer mentoring. Decided mentors and mentees should meet at least twice a semester. To be a mentor, must be in at least second year of graduate school at WSU. Elizabeth Ryan will organize information to be distributed in September to kick off program.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Errin Stegich asks HGSA members to send items to post on HGSA Blogspot to email hgsa.wsu@gmail.com.
2. Errin also would like any HGSA-related pictures be forwarded to her. These can be hard copy or digital.
3. Send ideas for the technical tips and advice about information technology to Errin to post on the blogspot. Data backup suggestions, great locations for wireless connection, any key contacts in IT, etc.
4. Meeting minutes will be posted on a separate website, accessible through the blogspot.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. North American Labor History Conference – HGSA will host a panel at NALHC. There are currently three presenters. There is room for one more student, if interested please contact Maria Wendeln.
2. Maria and Beth will present a version of Prof. Williams’ powerpoint on writing one evening this Fall. Time to be announced.
3. Dates for the “Comps Workshop” have been decided – Fri, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in 3339 FAB.
4. A history-specific refresher presentation at Purdy Kresge library will be organized for an evening, date to be announced.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Reusable shopping bag with HGSA logo arrived and on sale. Fundraiser to start at Orientation. We have 100 bags to sell, $5 each.
2. Bake sale – Peter will need to go to Dean of Students office and sign up for bake sale dates.
3. Book sale – possibility of having an ongoing book sale with donated books. Arrange times to have books available throughout the semester.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. HGSA will host a meet’n greet at Alvin’s following Orientation on August 26th at 3:00 p.m.
2. Officers are in the process of organizing break out sessions in the suburbs for student meetings.
Old Business
1. HGSA participation at oriention – HGSA will have a table with information about upcoming events, bags for sale, banner posted, and name tags for officers.
2. Event planning/Hoffer – To plan a weeklong event, inviting Hoffer will be postponed to Winter semester. Check on deadline for proposal.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m.
In attendance: Tim Moran, David Hopkins, Maria Wendeln, Elizabeth Ryan
Report of President
1. Online teaching discussion update – Tim Moran will be working on a project this semester for Dr. Kruman to discover which Universities hiring new faculty are expecting graduates to have experience, knowledge of online teaching.
2. Use of seminar room at UGL – Bernath seminar room at UGL has History dept. priority. HGSA may want to think about using it more often for meetings, etc. in order to utilize space.
3. Possible office for HGSA – Tim indicated that there may be the possibility of HGSA gaining some space for an office in near future.
4. Tim Moran has volunteered for Department Colloquium committee, will report back.
Report of the Secretary
1. University funding/Fall event – Deadline to apply for funding is September 1st. Group discussed ideas for a one-day event, probably panel discussion. Decided on topic of “Who Owns History” and “Identity.” Names of possible speakers included Rochelle Riley of Free Press, member of the Black Baptist Ministers, Fran Shor, Jack Lessenberry. Discussed ideas for promoting event, including South End, Metro Times, WDET, other networking possibilities?
2. Peer Mentoring – Discussed pilot program of peer mentoring. Decided mentors and mentees should meet at least twice a semester. To be a mentor, must be in at least second year of graduate school at WSU. Elizabeth Ryan will organize information to be distributed in September to kick off program.
Report of the VP Administration
1. Errin Stegich asks HGSA members to send items to post on HGSA Blogspot to email hgsa.wsu@gmail.com.
2. Errin also would like any HGSA-related pictures be forwarded to her. These can be hard copy or digital.
3. Send ideas for the technical tips and advice about information technology to Errin to post on the blogspot. Data backup suggestions, great locations for wireless connection, any key contacts in IT, etc.
4. Meeting minutes will be posted on a separate website, accessible through the blogspot.
Report of the co-VPs, Education
1. North American Labor History Conference – HGSA will host a panel at NALHC. There are currently three presenters. There is room for one more student, if interested please contact Maria Wendeln.
2. Maria and Beth will present a version of Prof. Williams’ powerpoint on writing one evening this Fall. Time to be announced.
3. Dates for the “Comps Workshop” have been decided – Fri, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in 3339 FAB.
4. A history-specific refresher presentation at Purdy Kresge library will be organized for an evening, date to be announced.
Report of the Treasurer
1. Reusable shopping bag with HGSA logo arrived and on sale. Fundraiser to start at Orientation. We have 100 bags to sell, $5 each.
2. Bake sale – Peter will need to go to Dean of Students office and sign up for bake sale dates.
3. Book sale – possibility of having an ongoing book sale with donated books. Arrange times to have books available throughout the semester.
Report of the co-VPs for Social Activities
1. HGSA will host a meet’n greet at Alvin’s following Orientation on August 26th at 3:00 p.m.
2. Officers are in the process of organizing break out sessions in the suburbs for student meetings.
Old Business
1. HGSA participation at oriention – HGSA will have a table with information about upcoming events, bags for sale, banner posted, and name tags for officers.
2. Event planning/Hoffer – To plan a weeklong event, inviting Hoffer will be postponed to Winter semester. Check on deadline for proposal.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
14 JULY 2010 HGSA MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held at the Bonner Room, Faculty Administration building, beginning at 4 p.m.
Attending: Prof. Faue (faculty advisor), Beth Fowler (co-vp education), David Hopkins (co-vp social), Barry Johnson, Peter McGrath (vp treasurer), Tim Moran (president), Errin Stegich (vp administration), Maria Wendeln (co-vp education)
Report of the VP Admin: Errin asks the HGSA to send her items to post on the new HGSA Blogspot site. Information can be sent to hgsa.wsu@gmail.com and she will post it up rapidly.
Errin also asks that any HGSA-related pictures be forwarded to her as well as the HGSA officer brief-bios to be posted on the HGSA site. If individuals have snapshots or camera shots from, or of, HGSA events or people, please send them to her.
The social media site www.academia.edu was mentioned as a resource. To participate, individuals must have an academic email address, which limits the membership more than does Facebook.
At Barry’s suggestion, a page on the HGSA blog site will be dedicated to technical tips and thoughts regarding information technology issues at Wayne; these will include such things as data backup suggestions, locations where wireless service can be had, key contact points for IT, and the like.
Report of the Co-VPs, Education: Maria reported that several abstracts have already been received for the HGSA panel at the North American Labor History Conference. More would be good to have.
Prof. Williams’s powerpoint on writing will be made available to HGSA for a presentation we might make to members. The powerpoint was already presented once in spring, but many of the HGSA were not able to attend.
A reprise of last year’s useful “Comps Workshop” is being promoted for early October this year. The intent is to have the event nailed down to a calendar date so that new graduate students at the Aug. 26 orientation can be informed of it. Maria will meet with Gayle to schedule a beneficial date.
A Professional Development workshop is being contemplated for February. Inviting recent doctoral graduates of the department to share tactics and techniques for current grad students to use is one potential focus.
Maria has been in contact with Cindy at the library to work out a history-specific presentation at the Purdy-Kresge so that “hidden” assets there can be explained to graduate students. Date is not certain, but the probability is that a conference room at the Undergraduate Library will be reserved for a presentation some time in Fall term.
Report of the Treasurer and discussion on fundraising: Peter McGrath will try to meet with Elizabeth to discuss the handoff of treasurer’s duties.
Fundraising items were discussed; the HGSA has ordered 100 double-handled cloth bags with the new logo on them. These are similar to the reusable shopping bags offered at grocery and convenience stores. They should be available by the time the orientation session happens. The bags will sell for $5; HGSA members will try to distribute as many as possible.
Bookmarks were discussed by Maria as one possible fundraising item; several were shown as possibilities. She will bring more information. Tabled until next meeting.
A book sale was discussed. Prof. Kruman has informed Tim that several boxes of books are still available, and suggested that faculty members might contribute other volumes. Tabled until next meeting.
Peter McGrath suggested that staffing a concession stand at a Detroit Tigers’ game might be a possibility. The Tigers organization often allows groups to operate a stand, from which they receive a portion of the proceeds. Pete will bring back more information for the next meeting.
HGSA will hold another bake sale early in the Fall term. This is not so much for fundraising (the last bake sale netted about $300) but for building camaraderie and acquainting HGSA members with one another in a service environment.
Report of the co-VP for social activities: David was attending his first meeting. HGSA members agreed we will congregate at Alvin’s following the Orientation activity on Aug. 26, and will encourage new students, old students, and faculty, to come join us to meet and mingle, building a feeling of acceptance and collegiality.
New Business: We discussed the after-effects of the Online Teaching presentation made in spring this year. The presentation was made in such a way that the Department was surprised to receive proposals regarding Online courses. On the other hand, graduates will undoubtedly need to deal with teaching Online. In consultation with Prof. Faue, HGSA will begin a very informal Discussion Session regarding Online and the changes and needs that are likely to face new teaching professionals. These sessions will not attempt to push any agenda, but will be for information and sharing.
Miscellaneous: The History Department softball team has a great record this season. They will play their next game on Wednesday evening, July 21, on Trumbull Field at 6:15. Support would be appreciated.
There is a weekly Trivia League at Lefty’s, on Cass, at 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday. HGSA members are encouraged to attend; several already make that a regular activity.
Barry mentioned that the Humanities Center will do brown-bag presentations regarding HNET.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be at 4 p.m. on either Tuesday, Aug. 17, or Wednesday, Aug. 18, depending on schedules related to the “study day” on Aug. 18.
Attending: Prof. Faue (faculty advisor), Beth Fowler (co-vp education), David Hopkins (co-vp social), Barry Johnson, Peter McGrath (vp treasurer), Tim Moran (president), Errin Stegich (vp administration), Maria Wendeln (co-vp education)
Report of the VP Admin: Errin asks the HGSA to send her items to post on the new HGSA Blogspot site. Information can be sent to hgsa.wsu@gmail.com and she will post it up rapidly.
Errin also asks that any HGSA-related pictures be forwarded to her as well as the HGSA officer brief-bios to be posted on the HGSA site. If individuals have snapshots or camera shots from, or of, HGSA events or people, please send them to her.
The social media site www.academia.edu was mentioned as a resource. To participate, individuals must have an academic email address, which limits the membership more than does Facebook.
At Barry’s suggestion, a page on the HGSA blog site will be dedicated to technical tips and thoughts regarding information technology issues at Wayne; these will include such things as data backup suggestions, locations where wireless service can be had, key contact points for IT, and the like.
Report of the Co-VPs, Education: Maria reported that several abstracts have already been received for the HGSA panel at the North American Labor History Conference. More would be good to have.
Prof. Williams’s powerpoint on writing will be made available to HGSA for a presentation we might make to members. The powerpoint was already presented once in spring, but many of the HGSA were not able to attend.
A reprise of last year’s useful “Comps Workshop” is being promoted for early October this year. The intent is to have the event nailed down to a calendar date so that new graduate students at the Aug. 26 orientation can be informed of it. Maria will meet with Gayle to schedule a beneficial date.
A Professional Development workshop is being contemplated for February. Inviting recent doctoral graduates of the department to share tactics and techniques for current grad students to use is one potential focus.
Maria has been in contact with Cindy at the library to work out a history-specific presentation at the Purdy-Kresge so that “hidden” assets there can be explained to graduate students. Date is not certain, but the probability is that a conference room at the Undergraduate Library will be reserved for a presentation some time in Fall term.
Report of the Treasurer and discussion on fundraising: Peter McGrath will try to meet with Elizabeth to discuss the handoff of treasurer’s duties.
Fundraising items were discussed; the HGSA has ordered 100 double-handled cloth bags with the new logo on them. These are similar to the reusable shopping bags offered at grocery and convenience stores. They should be available by the time the orientation session happens. The bags will sell for $5; HGSA members will try to distribute as many as possible.
Bookmarks were discussed by Maria as one possible fundraising item; several were shown as possibilities. She will bring more information. Tabled until next meeting.
A book sale was discussed. Prof. Kruman has informed Tim that several boxes of books are still available, and suggested that faculty members might contribute other volumes. Tabled until next meeting.
Peter McGrath suggested that staffing a concession stand at a Detroit Tigers’ game might be a possibility. The Tigers organization often allows groups to operate a stand, from which they receive a portion of the proceeds. Pete will bring back more information for the next meeting.
HGSA will hold another bake sale early in the Fall term. This is not so much for fundraising (the last bake sale netted about $300) but for building camaraderie and acquainting HGSA members with one another in a service environment.
Report of the co-VP for social activities: David was attending his first meeting. HGSA members agreed we will congregate at Alvin’s following the Orientation activity on Aug. 26, and will encourage new students, old students, and faculty, to come join us to meet and mingle, building a feeling of acceptance and collegiality.
New Business: We discussed the after-effects of the Online Teaching presentation made in spring this year. The presentation was made in such a way that the Department was surprised to receive proposals regarding Online courses. On the other hand, graduates will undoubtedly need to deal with teaching Online. In consultation with Prof. Faue, HGSA will begin a very informal Discussion Session regarding Online and the changes and needs that are likely to face new teaching professionals. These sessions will not attempt to push any agenda, but will be for information and sharing.
Miscellaneous: The History Department softball team has a great record this season. They will play their next game on Wednesday evening, July 21, on Trumbull Field at 6:15. Support would be appreciated.
There is a weekly Trivia League at Lefty’s, on Cass, at 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday. HGSA members are encouraged to attend; several already make that a regular activity.
Barry mentioned that the Humanities Center will do brown-bag presentations regarding HNET.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be at 4 p.m. on either Tuesday, Aug. 17, or Wednesday, Aug. 18, depending on schedules related to the “study day” on Aug. 18.
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