Condita Ab Consilium
Before the AMNE SA, there was the CNERS SA (The Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies Student Association). But before even CNERS, another club reigned over the classical world at UBC. The Religious Studies Student Association was founded in 1996 and was lead by Tammy McCurry.
In the year 2000, a challenger arose, and the Religious Studies Student Association was taken over by the Society for Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies. The Scanners were now in power, and brought new initiatives to the empire, such as pottery nights and lunch time lectures.
Scanners Presidents
2000-2001 – Max Nelson
2001-2003 – Leanne Vincent
2003-2004 – Devin Mankey & Leanne Vincent
Gloria Victoriae
In 2003, Caesars Mankey & Vincent faced an uprising, and after many battles, the CNERS came out on top as the victors. The club was renamed the Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies Student Association, with the much snappier abbreviation of CNERS (pronounced ‘sinners’).
In 2022, the CNERS Department was renamed as the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies (AMNE). Thus, the Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Student Association was born.
Many great emperors have ruled the various iterations of this student association over the past several years. They lead forth poetry readings, film festivals, social nights, beer gardens and museum visits, which brought great happiness to all members. Many of the names of our presidents have yet to be uncovered, but they lead honourably.
CNERS SA Presidents
2011-2012 – Neil Barney & Jeff Boudreau
2012-2013 – Jeff Boudreau
2013-2014 – Jeff Boudreau
2014-2015 – Karl Arden
2015-2016 – Constantin Pietschmann
2016-2017 – Rodney Mackenzie
2017-2018 – Jaymie Orchard
2018-2019 – Ashley Samsone
2019-2020 – Ashley Samsone
2020-2021 – Cameron Hill
2021-2022 – Ashley Samsone
AMNE SA Presidents
2022-23 – Hannah Stengler
2023-24 – Harmony Powell
2024-25 – Noah Demers
Today, the AMNE SA is excited to be planning pub nights, beer gardens and more!