Hi All,
Tonight is Burns Night, the celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, who was born on this day in Alloway, Scotland, 1759. Dust off your bagpipes and pour a glass or two of your favorite single malt. If you’ve managed to score some sheep lungs and whipped up a haggis, all the better!
Some news and notes from around the department:
We have two more job candidates next week
Join us on Monday, January 28, at 3 pm, for a lecture by Dr. Andrea Baden, “Molecular ecology of Madagascar’s lemurs.” Dr. Baden is a candidate for the primatology position. Her talk will be in E252 Computer Science & Engineering Building.
On Thursday, January 31, at 3 pm. Dr. Saul Schwartz will present a talk, “The Afterlives of Endangered Languages: Producing Chiwere as Cultural Heritage.” Dr. Schwartz is a candidate for the Lecturer position in Cultural Anthropology. He will be speaking in 1208a Turlington.
Professional Head Shots in the Dean’s Office
The Dean’s office is offering faculty and staff photography again next week in Pugh 150:
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If Interested, contact Gigi Morino at gigimarino@ufl.edu to set up an appointment. They are also willing to do group shots for lab groups and other collectives.
Preparing for Fieldwork? Join Adrienne Strong on February 6 for a Workshop on Surviving Fieldwork
What goes into living and research in another place for a long period? Join Dr. Adrienne Strong for a discussion on getting ready for the field. This workshop focuses on preparing for field research (including obtaining IRB and local research clearance) and handling yourself once you arrive. We will discuss how to begin thinking about safety, mental and physical health, and what to do when things go wrong. Come with your questions and any resources you’d like to share! We’ll be meeting on February 6, 3 pm, in 1208a Turlington
This seminar is intended for all students, regardless of subdiscipline, who are preparing to conduct fieldwork. It is particularly appropriate for first and second year students.
Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend is coming up!
We’re well into the process of recruiting for our Fall, 2019, class of students, and Recruitment Weekend is scheduled for February 15-17. Mark your calendars, as we’ll be scheduling recruiting events on both Friday and Saturday. For faculty intending to serve as mentors, we will schedule time to meet with our new admits, and we’ll hold a picnic on the Plaza of the Americas on Saturday afternoon.
We’ll also need student volunteers to house visiting students, serve as tour guides, and help organize some of the events. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Karen Jones or FASA president Hannah Toombs, and they’ll set you up.
Reminders about the Fly America Act
I want to remind everyone that we are required to comply with the Fly America Act. The Act requires that all federally funded travel be on a US flag carrier or US flag carrier service provided under a code-share agreement, except under specific situations. There are some exceptions, but these must be documented and pre-approved. Travelers in violation will be responsible for the cost of the airfare. If you’re expecting to book travel soon using federal funds and are unsure about the requirements, contact our office before you book your trip so you don’t end up having to pay out of pocket for your research trip.
And with that, enjoy your Burns supper, and have a good weekend. Slàinte!
Pete Collings
Jessie Ball duPont-Magid Term Professor
Interim Chair
Department of Anthropology
University of Florida