Student History Society
The SHS is a registered student organization dedicated to bringing together students, faculty, and community members to discuss historical topics, engage in conversations about current events and their historical antecedents, and create a community among history majors, students interested in history, and history department faculty.
Membership Meetings Fall 2024
SHS Interest Meeting (first meeting of Fall 2024)
5-September, 3:00pm CST
In person meeting: The HERC (Mitchell 143)
Online meeting: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link or email Ms. Savage for an invite.
We will vote on Fall 2024 membership meeting dates and times at this interest meeting and post them here.
Social Events
TBA after our first meeting
Departmental Events
History Department Open House and Ice Cream Social
Thursday, September 26, 12:30-1:30 pm, Mitchell Hall Lobby / Porch
Works in Progress Symposium
Monday, November 11, all day, University Center
Works In Progress Symposium Website
Meet & Greet with the 2024 Belle McWilliam's Lecturer
Wednesday 13-November, time and place TBA
Service Opportunities
The Student History Society allows students to earn service leadership hours in a variety of ways. We've listed some below.
- West Tennessee History Day
- G.A.A.A.H. Conference (Graduate Association for African American History)
- Representing the History Department at University events, such as Women's History Month, Black History Month, Banned Books Week, etc.
Everything and everyone has a history! If you have a suggestion, or if there is a historical aspect to celebration or commemoration that you're involved in, please contact SHS and we will consider co-hosting, supporting, or creating materials in support of your event.
Student History Society Leadership 2024-25
Elections to be held in Fall semester every academic year
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Faculty Advisor Amanda Lee Savage aksavage@memphis.edu |
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President |
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Treasurer |
Interested in joining SHS?
You can join the Student History Society by logging into TigerZone!
If you want to stay up-to-date about SHS activities you can follow us on the HERC Facebook page.
Follow the antics of current history majors and faculty on the SHS Instagram page.