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San Francisco’s Fleet Week — The Best Places to View the Show

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While not Canadian-related, this is an impressive military event each year.

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Everything You Need to Know For San Francisco’s Fleet Week

Since 1981, Fleet Week has grown into one of the most popular annual events in the city, attracting more than one million attendees every year. Residents take great pride in the history that the United States Armed Forces have had in San Francisco, and Fleet Week is a prime example of precisely that. If you can fit this exciting event into your schedule, we promise, you won’t be disappointed. Join us Oct. 1 – 9, 2017.

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CAN Announcements

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From another one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay area.
Canadian Studies Announcements
Next Colloquium October 4
Consul General Sarkar & Prof. Bloemraad
Consul General Rana Sakar
The next Canadian Studies Colloquium will be on Wednesday, October 4 at 12:00 Noon in 223 Moses Hall.
Newly-appointed Consul General of Canada in San Francisco Rana Sarkar will speak on NAFTA and trade issues.
Consul General Sarkar will be joined by Canadian Studies Director Irene Bloemraad, who will speak on immigration issues.
Buffet Lunch at 12 noon, followed by talks beginning at approximately 12:20. Sponsored by our friends at the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco.
Colloquium events are free, and open to everyone. No ticket or RSVP is required.
Canadian Studies Colloquium
12 noon, Wednesday October 4, 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley
Co-Sponsored Talk:
Liberalism, War, and the Invention of National Security
Dr. Andrew Preston will speak in the IIS US Foreign Policy Series in a talk co-sponsored by Canadian Studies on Thursday September 29 at 5 PM in 223 Moses Hall.
Andrew Preston teaches American history at Cambridge University, where he is a fellow of Clare College and the editor of The Historical Journal. He is the author of The War Council: McGeorge Bundy, the NSC, and Vietnam (2006) and Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy (2012), which won the Charles Taylor Prize. Preston is currently editing the second volume of the forthcoming Cambridge History of the Vietnam War and writing a history of the idea of national security in the United States. To learn more, visit the IIS website.
The IIS Foreign Policy Series is free and open to everyone, no ticket or RSVP required.
IIS Foreign Policy Series talk by Dr. Andrew Preston
5-6:30 PM, Thursday September 28, 223 Moses Hall
Canadian Family Thanksgiving: Saturday October 7
Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with the Digital Moose Lounge and the Bay Area’s Canadian community! Tickets now available via Eventbrite.
Join the Digital Moose Lounge and UC Berkeley Canadian Studies in a celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving.
Nothing says fall like a good Thanksgiving dinner. This year, give thanks for a wonderful community of Canadians by celebrating with us at Alumni House on the UC Berkeley campus.
Enjoy turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce and all your favourite side dishes, a host bar of Canadian beverages (alcoholic and non) and desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Tickets are required! Regular priced tickets ($64 for Early Bird) may be purchased directly online with credit card from the Digital Moose Lounge at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-family-thanksgiving-tickets-36914354829
Reduced-Priced tickets are available to affiliates of Canadian Studies at the rate of $10 USD for students and staff, $32 for faculty and affiliates. Reduced-Priced tickets must be purchased with cash or check by emailing Elliott.Smith@Berkeley.edu – Subject Line – THANKSGIVING.
Canadian Family Thanksgiving
5 PM, Saturday October 7, Alumni House, UC Berkeley
Western Social Sciences Association Call For Proposals
The Western Social Sciences Association has just released the Call For Proposals for their April 2018 conference in San Antonio, Texas. Canadian Studies has modest travel funding available for Berkeley faculty and students presenting Canadian content at the WSSA conference in Texas in December 1, 2017. Please submit your conference proposal to the WSSA and then contact Elliott.Smith@berkeley.edu for further information regarding travel funding.
International Council for Canadian Studies Scholarships
ICCS is offering graduate student scholarships of up to CDN $4,000 to graduate students at the thesis or dissertation stage.
For full information and application procedures, please visit the ICCS Website: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/graduate-student-scholarships.php
Council of Foreign Affairs International Fellowship in Canada
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has launched the second year of its International Affairs Fellowship in Canada. The Fellowship seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. Interested candidates can apply online until October 31 2017.
CfApplications: The ‘Other’ Border: Canada and the United States. Research Residency Fellowships, Spring 2018
IFUSS: The International Forum for U.S. Studies: A Center for the Transnational Study of the United States, at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announces new Fellowships: The ‘Other’ Border: Canada and the United States
TO APPLY: send a 3 page project description and account of work currently done on the project, along with a C.V. and letter of application detailing desired dates, plus one sample of your scholarly work (published or in process, and of no more than 30 pages) to: Dr. David Schrag, IFUSS Program Coordinator at: dschrag@illinois.edu
Application Closing Date: November 1, 2017 Selection will be completed no later than Nov. 15, 2017
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Storied Lee-Enfield rifle heads into retirement

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From the Legion Magazine.

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Front lines : a new weekly feature
Hornets

Storied Lee-Enfield heads into retirement

by Stephen J. Thorne

Last week, soldiers from four countries gathered in Ottawa at an annual
international shooting competition, where the Lee-Enfield rifle 
was making what is likely to be its final appearance.

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Camp X

Dallaire’s nightmare

by Don Gillmor

Romeo Dallaire’s account is one of the most detailed and harrowing,
and certainly the highest ranking, stories of PTSD. When he left Rwanda,
he took its horrors with him. He was scarred not just by the slaughter, but
by the disturbing knowledge that it could have been prevented.

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September 22, 1944

After six days of fighting, the town of
Boulogne, France, is captured by Canadians.

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CAN Announcements

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From another one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay area.
Canadian Studies Announcements
Canadian Family Thanksgiving: Saturday October 7
Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with the Digital Moose Lounge and the Bay Area’s Canadian community! Tickets now available via Eventbrite.
Join the Digital Moose Lounge and UC Berkeley Canadian Studies in a celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving.
Nothing says fall like a good Thanksgiving dinner. This year, give thanks for a wonderful community of Canadians by celebrating with us at Alumni House on the UC Berkeley campus.
Enjoy turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce and all your favourite side dishes, a host bar of Canadian beverages (alcoholic and non) and desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Tickets are required! Regular priced tickets ($64 for Early Bird) may be purchased directly online with credit card from the Digital Moose Lounge at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-family-thanksgiving-tickets-36914354829
Reduced-Priced tickets are available to affiliates of Canadian Studies at the rate of $10 USD for students and staff, $32 for faculty and affiliates. Reduced-Priced tickets must be purchased with cash or check by emailing Elliott.Smith@Berkeley.edu – Subject Line – THANKSGIVING.
Canadian Family Thanksgiving
5 PM, October 7, Alumni House, UC Berkeley
International Council for Canadian Studies Scholarships
ICCS is offering graduate student scholarships of up to CDN $4,000 to graduate students at the thesis or dissertation stage.
Objective: To facilitate the renewal of the community of Canadianists by supporting the work of young scholars, by enabling successful candidates to spend 4-6 weeks at a Canadian university or research site other than their own doing research related to their thesis or dissertation in the field of Canadian Studies.
For full information and application procedures, please visit the ICCS Website: http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/graduate-student-scholarships.php
Council of Foreign Affairs International Fellowship in Canada
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has launched the second year of its International Affairs Fellowship in Canada. The Fellowship seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. The program will provide for one to two mid-career U.S. citizens per year to spend six to twelve months hosted by a Canadian institution to deepen their knowledge of Canada. This is a great opportunity to grow the pool of Canada-US experts in the US; help foster new Canada-US networks; leverage new influencers; and engage emergent players in areas of strategic interest to the Canada-US relationship. Fellows can be drawn from a broad source of fields, including business, academia, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks. Interested candidates can apply online until October 31 2017.
CfApplications: The ‘Other’ Border: Canada and the United States. Research Residency Fellowships, Spring 2018
IFUSS: The International Forum for U.S. Studies: A Center for the Transnational Study of the United States, at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announces new Fellowships: The ‘Other’ Border: Canada and the United States
President Trump’s election has drawn increased attention to the U.S.-Mexico border, but it has also resulted in changes on the northern U.S. border. In response to the need to theorize this relationship and its historical and evolving dimensions, IFUSS announces a new project: The ‘Other’ Border.
Up to 5 residential research Fellowships for scholars at all stages of career post-Ph.D, and who are located outside of the U.S. are available during February–April of 2018. Perspectives from across the humanities,
arts and social sciences are welcome.
TO APPLY: send a 3 page project description and account of work currently done on the project, along with a C.V. and letter of application detailing desired dates, plus one sample of your scholarly work (published or in process, and of no more than 30 pages) to: Dr. David Schrag, IFUSS Program Coordinator at: dschrag@illinois.edu
Application Closing Date: November 1, 2017 Selection will be completed no later than Nov. 15, 2017
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Canadian Studies Program
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[Wreaths Across America eNewsletter #151] What a difference a day makes…

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From the Wreaths Across America organization.

09/19/2017 WAA eNewsletter - Weekly
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What a difference a day can make…

That is the tagline we at WAA HQ talk about with our groups and locations, as they work hard in communities all across this great nation, with single minded effort to pursue the WAA mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
But that phrase, “what a difference a day makes…” was born out of seeing the impact that a single day, a moment in time, or even the impact one person can make in the life of another human being.
In just one moment, a life can be shattered, with the news of a loved one lost in a faraway land. This week, watching the PBS special The Vietnam War has brought back many memories, for me and the generations of families impacted when our men and women march off to war.
My challenge to you, is to think about where you could make one small difference, in the life of another. Choose a local veteran – they certainly deserve our upmost respect. However you decide to take action, know that in one day, in one moment, and being just one person… you can make a difference, and more than you might ever know.
~ Karen Worcester (Executive Director)
& The Wreaths Across America Team

This Week’s News From WAA
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100 Reasons Why We Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Luann started her volunteer efforts with Wreaths Across America in 2015 after hearing about it from a friend who was participating with her DAR.
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A Navy SEAL Remembered and Honored from Stem to Stone

How To Become a Location Coordinator
Interested in helping grow the WAA mission by adding a participating location and acting as the Volunteer Location Coordinator? Follow the link below for more information!
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Sgt Reckless – Korean War Horse Hero
The story of Sgt Reckless, a horse so heroic during the Korean war she was promoted to Staff Sergeant by the Commandant of the US Marine Corps. -Many thanks to Dwight and Vivian Patten who recently visited the WAA museum, and brought this story to our attention.
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100 Reasons Why Campaign Kicks Off This Week

A Navy SEAL Remembered and Honored 
WAA exists to remember our fallen military heroes, honor those who currently serve and teach younger generations the value of freedom. As thousands of volunteers across the country join the mission, families still grieve the loss of loved ones who served and worry for those currently deployed.
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WAA Announces A New Partnership
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Wreaths Across America’s “Trucking Tributes” Present NFI
As the organization increases its capacity to honor more veterans and their families, “Trucking Tributes” is pleased to announce Wreaths Across America’s new partnership with NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider out of Cherry Hill, NJ.
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#CountdownToWreathDay
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#CountdownToWreathDay Series Highlights Miramar National Cemetery
As part of our Countdown To Wreath Day and 100 Reasons Why We Remember, Honor, and Teach, last week we shared this interview with Location Coordinator and Gold Star Mom Brenda Kaesler from Miramar National Cemetery.
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Dates This Week To Remember
GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY - Last Sunday in September

September 24th – Gold Star Mother’s Day
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September.
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Social Media Roundup
WWII veterans remains, unidentified for 74 years, return home

Army Special Operations Soldiers Injured In Explosion 
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier was killed and seven other service members were injured during a training exercise on Thursday at the U.S. Army base at Fort Bragg.
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This is the only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor

WWII Veteran’s Remains, Unidentified for 74 Years
The skies above DFW Airport are full of people headed home. But one particular airport homecoming Thursday was different.
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This is the Only Seabee to Receive the Medal of Honor

This is the Only Seabee to Receive the Medal of Honor
In their 75 years building, fighting and serving on every continent – even Antarctica – only one Navy Seabee has been bestowed with the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor.
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Mark Your Calendars – Invite Your Friends
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Do you know of a patriotic story for or about our veterans, that we should be sharing? We would love to hear it!

You can submit the basic details here, and we will follow up with you.
Note: Have you ever had a conversation with a “reporter-bot?” We set this up to collect stories 24/7 or whenever it is convenient for you, and then the WAA Social Media Team can join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Join us on December 16th (the 3rd Saturday in December), 2017 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Use this map to find a location and sign up to volunteer. Can’t find a location near you? You can start one (adding new locations for 2017)!
“Remember this…. In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten.”
You Can Donate or Sign Up To Volunteer Here

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American Military University | Supporting The Wreaths Across America Experience At Arlington And Multiple Locations Nationwide
Join members of the American Military University community on Wreaths Across America Day, December 17, 2016, as we remember those who have given their lives, honor those who serve, and teach younger generations about the value of their freedoms. To learn more visit: http://www.apus.edu/wreaths
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