Each February since 2006 the Humanities Research Group has collaborated with colleagues from The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies,Wilfrid Laurier University and The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment to present conferences for those interested in military studies. This year collaborators also include the HMCS Hunter, the Windsor Regiment, and 21 Windsor Service Battalion. Registration is by phone, email, or at the door; see information below.
8th Windsor Military Studies Conference
Major F.A. Tilston VC Armoury, 4007 Sandwich Street, Windsor, ON
Friday, February 8, 2013 |
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| 5:15-7:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00-8:30pm |
Keynote Address: |
Saturday, February 9, 2013 |
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| 8:30- 9:00 am | Registration |
| 9:00-9:05 am | Opening remarks |
| 9:05 - 10:30 am | The Impact of War on Civilians |
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Clive Harris |
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Cindy Brown, Western University "In the Line of Fire: Civil Affairs in Sicily, July-August 1943" |
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| 10:30-11:00 am | Coffee |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | The War of 1812 |
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Elise Harding-Davis, African Canadian Heritage Consultant Matt Symes, Wilfrid Laurier University |
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| 12:30- 1:15 pm | Lunch (featuring performances by Windsor Regiment Band and the Essex & Kent Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums) |
| 1:15 - 2:45 pm | Piracy in the 21st Century |
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Dr. Alistair Edgar, Wilfrid Laurier University
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| 2:45 pm | Closing Remarks by the conference organizers |
Conference Cost: $20 (including lunch), $10 for students with valid id
Please pre-register to facilitate food planning:
hrgmail@uwindsor.ca, or (519) 253-3000 ext.3508.
Registration at the door is also possible.
The 8th Windsor Military Studies Conference is sponsored by:
HRG University of Windsor
Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies
Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment
Windsor Regiment
HMCS Hunter
21 Windsor Service Battalion