Hi All, Some news from around the Department: Center for Latin American Studies Director Search Dr. Jan French is the first candidate for the position of Director of the Center for Latin American Studies to visit campus for two days of on-campus meetings. Dr. French will be visiting us next week, Wed April 3-Thurs April […]
Hi All, Welcome back from a (hopefully) relaxing and refreshing spring break! Here are some news and notes from around the Department: Announcing some New Hires in Anthropology I am pleased to welcome two new hires to our Department, who will join us in August: Dr. Dan Contreras comes to us from the University of Maryland. He […]
See details here: Call for Entries for Undergrad Video Contest Make a video explaining either why anthropology is an important major or what you love about anthropology at the University of Florida, and you could win $50 and have your video shown on the department’s social media accounts. Videos should be less than two minutes […]
Hi All, After a one-week hiatus, the Scrapbook is back. Here’s a few things happening around the Department: Announcing some New Hires in Anthropology I am pleased to welcome two new hires to our Department, who will join us in August: Dr. Gabriel Prieto comes to us from the National University of Trujillo and he is currently […]
Currently CLAS is # 10 in the leaderboards for Gator Nation Giving Day………I’m hoping that you all might be interested in making a gift, any gift you can afford, to show your department/college spirit. If you would like to be sure to give to one of the department’s initiatives, instead of using the link below, […]
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Today is World Anthropology Day! Celebrate with UF Anthropology through the following events: uFASA will have a table at Turlington Plaza. Ask them about Anthropology and what you can do to get involved at UF! Tonight uFASA and FASA are hosting a “Fieldwork Fails” event at 5:15pm in CSE E119. Faculty and graduate students will share […]
A Quick Scrapbook today, as it is Graduate Recruitment Weekend! Grad Recruitment Weekend Activities Happy Hour at First Magnitude: Come to First Magnitude tonight at 6:30 to meet and mingle with some of our new graduate students. FASA has arranged for some light snacks and specials, so come out and enjoy the evening. Recruitment Weekend […]
Hi all, I am happy to report that it was a possum-free, hacking-free week last week. Here’s what’s coming up: We have two more job candidates, both for our Digital Anthropology position this week Join us later today, 3 pm, for a lecture by Dr. Lorraine Kaljund. She will be giving a lecture […]
Hi All, It’s been an exciting week in the department. Apologies to anyone who received an email yesterday morning, supposedly from me, asking if you had a minute to spare and oh by the way could you go purchase some iTunes gift cards for me? The message was a scam — my good name was spoofed by […]
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 […]