A Collaborative Approach to Relational Landscapes in Mensabak, Chiapas, Mexico Christopher Hernandez Department of Anthropology Loyola University Chicago February 2, 2023, 4:00 pm via Zoom In this talk, I demonstrate how an intersectional approach to collaborative archaeology promotes social justice and leads to a more robust archaeology. In partnership with the Mayas who live in …
Data-Driven Paleoethnobotany on the Yucatan Peninsula and Beyond Mario Zimmermann Lora Bryning Redford postdoctoral fellow, University of Puget Sound Monday, February 6, 2023, 3:00 pm, 1208A Turlington Hall While human-plant interactions and land use practices among the Maya have traditionally received a fair amount of attention by the archaeological community, many case studies continue to …
Ancient Maya Political Dynamics: Collaborative Archaeology at Copán, Honduras Kristin Landau Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies University of Arkansas February 9, 2023, 4:00 pm via Zoom What is the government’s role in our everyday lives? How does that change from state to state, or decade to decade? In this talk I review such questions of …
Indigeneity: An Historical Reflection on a Very European Idea Lecture by Dr. Judith Friedlander Thursday, February 9, 2023, 4-6 pm, Smathers 100 The Role of Institutions for Academic Freedom and Human Rights Lunch conversation with Dr. Judith Friedlander Friday, February 10, 2023, 12-2 pm, Friends of Music Room, University Auditorium Dr. Judith Friedlander is Professor …
The Mesoamerican Archaeology Search Committee will convene via Zoom on Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30 am
A public conversation with Chief Afukaka Kuikuro, the Paramount Chief of the Kuikuro Indigenous Nation along the southern fringes of the Brazilian Amazon. Chief Afukaka will discuss his views on collaborations with archaeologists, anthropologists, linguists and other scientists over the past three decades.
To celebrate World Anthropology Day, the Florida Anthropology Student Association is hosting a book sale at the Plaza of the Americas. Books will be sold to raise money for graduate student travel funds. Cash, card, or Venmo accepted.
Join us for Coffee Talk with Faculty! Friday, February 17 11 a.m. Join via zoom Coffee talk was started during the beginning of the pandemic to connect undergraduate students with anthropology faculty in an informal chat session over Zoom. If you have specific questions or topics you would like to discuss with professors, let Dr. …
