anthropology
Uncovering Lost Communities
Celebrate A&S: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Susan Abbott-Jamieson
Susan Abbott-Jamieson joined UK as an assistant professor of anthropology in 1974, became an associate professor in 1980 and served as the chair of the department from 1990-1994. She retired in 1998 and began an applied research and program-development position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). She served as Lead Social Scientist in the NMFS Office of Science and Technology from 2002-2011.
UK Archaeology Project Featured in American Archaeology Magazine
The Politics of Latin American Migration
Professor David Cook-Martin from Grinnell College and Professor Christian Zlolniski from University of Texas will be discussing immigration in politics and beyond.
Contact Carmen Martinez Novo, Director of Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies Program: carmen.martinez@uky.edu.
Return to Hardin Village: Protohistoric Craft Production and Interregional Interaction on the Ohio River
Please join the Department of Anthropology for the Archaeology Rountable event “Return to Hardin Village: Protohistoric Craft Production and Interregional Interaction on the Ohio River” with Matt Davidson from the Department of Anthropology at UK .
Hunting with Dogs in Lowland Nicaragua
Please join the Department of Anthropology for the Archaeology Rountable event "Hunting with Dogs in Lowland Nicaragua" with Dr. Jeremy Koster from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Cincinnati.
Professional Archaeology Beyond the Academy
Please join the Department of Anthropology for an Archaeology Rountable panel titled "Professional Archaeology Beyond the Academy," organized by Kary Stackelbeck of the Kentucky Heritage Council.
Stones of Fire and Sky: A Social History of Ancient Maya Lithic Artifacts
Please join the Department of Anthropology for the Archaeology Rountable event “Stones of Fire and Sky: A Social History of Ancient Maya Lithic Artifacts” featuring Dr. Zachary Hruby from the Deptartment of Anthropology at College of the Redwoods.
Gender and Globalization in Appalachia: Mary Anglin
Mary Anglin, associate professor in UK's Department of Anthropology, discussed the effects of globalization on gender in reference to Appalachian women and Appalachian communities. In order to better understand the region's past and present, studies of women and gender in Appalachia should not be ignored.