The Second Annual "New Perspectives on the Second World War" Colloquium

1910 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, AB
Dec 08, 2011 6:30 PM - Dec 08, 2011 9:00 PM

The History Graduate Students' Union and Calgary Military Museums' Society are pleased to announce a special colloquium and reception in honour of the 70th Anniversary of the Japanese attacks on the British Empire and the U.S. featuring talks by John Ferris and Christopher Bell.

This evening is the second session of the annual "New Perspectives Colloquium," and is host to two talks by pre-eminent historians. Professor John Ferris, a noted historian of British intelligence and strategy will speak about his current research on British and American intelligence in the lead up to Pearl Harbor. He will be followed by Dr. Christopher Bell of Dalhousie University, who will speak about Canadian soldiers stationed at Hong Kong.

The colloquium will be held at the Kensington Legion (1910 Kensington Rd NW Calgary). The evening will run from 6:30-9:00 pm, and will include a New York steak dinner.

Admission for the general public is $40.00. Veterans and students are particularly encouraged to attend and registration for both is only $20.00. Visit hist.ucalgary.ca/hgsu/PearlHarbour for more information and to purchase your ticket online.

To RSVP (registration must be received by December 1, 2011) or for more information, please email The History Graduate Students' Union at ranke@ucalgary.ca, or call (403) 220-2669.

For additional information:
The History Graduate Students' Union
ranke@ucalgary.ca
(403) 220-2669

University of Calgary History Graduate Students' Union