First H.O.M.E.L.E.S.S. (HIST) Event – Fri. Sept. 7th @ 7

Come hear about Stephen King’s short story “Trucks” and the film adaptation “Maximum Overdrive” feat. 80s heartthrob Emilio Estevez! James Myers will present, exploring such things as: how these works represent the malaise of the 70s and 80s and the rejection of liberal optimism regarding technology; the slow and steady maturation of King’s anti-militarism and…

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$ HGSA Grant $

The HGSA is excited to remind you about the HGSA/SSGSA Travel Grant. This grant, which is separate from the new Dean’s Fund, offers “last resort” funding for Rice Graduate Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We’re especially happy to announce that this year, the grant will not be limited to expenses related to conference…

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Revised Constitution Passed!

On Monday, August 13th, an open HGSA meeting was held during which revisions to the HGSA Constitution were discussed and brought to a vote. The vote passed! Find the newly revised document on the Constitution page of our website. Congrats to all involved!

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