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Scottish Studies Colloquium Set
The Scottish studies spring colloquium will explore religious and military history March 31 at the University of Toronto's Knox College, 59 St. George St., Toronto.
The conference talks begin at 1 p.m. and feature University of Toronto professor Stuart Macdonald, who will examine the legacy of Margaret Wilson, who was allegedly drowned in 1685 for refusing to swear loyalty to the king.
“Historical debate has raged over whether the execution ever took place, and Margaret Wilson has become a major figure for historians of 17th-century Scotland,” says Prof. Graeme Morton, U of G's Scottish Studies Foundation Chair.
Three members of Guelph's Scottish studies program will also give talks — post-doctoral researcher Karly Kehoe, Prof. Kevin James and PhD student Kris Gies.
Cost of the conference is $25 general, $20 for members of the Scottish Studies Foundation. Lunch and refreshments are included. To register, call Ext. 53209 or send e-mail to scottish@uoguelph.ca.
For more details about the colloquium, visit the Scottish studies website at www.uoguelph.ca/scottish.