UTRGV Department of Anthropology

Watch here for posts about UTRGV Anthropology students and faculty as well as items of interest from popular media and academic journals.

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Unfortunately, the mini-conference has been cancelled. Apologies to all who planned to come.

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This is a low-stakes, fun way to practice your Spanish without worrying about grammar or pronunciation and learning more about culture!

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Dr. Milena Melo is offering Intro to Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 2351.90X) in Summer I 2023 as an online asynchronous bilingual class! This is the first time this course will be offered bilingually, meaning that half of the assignments will be turned in using Spanish.

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Due to a power outage in ELABN on Monday, May 1, all presentations have been rescheduled for May 3. See you then!

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Come by ELABN 109 on the UTRGV Edinburg campus on Monday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 3, from 9:30-10:45am to have archaeological theories and why they are important explained by our amazing students!

All are welcome! Coffee and donuts will be provided. See you there!

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Are you interested in archaeology and curious how archaeologists make sense of the past? If so, this mini-conference featuring presentations and posters from students in Dr. Guy Duke’s “Interpreting the Past” class (ANTH 4363) should be right up your alley!

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Join us this Friday! Jan 20th @ 2pm!!
https://t.co/NYGWxdBWIV

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We're hiring!
3-Year Lecturer position starting Sep 1, 2023. Seeking a candidate to teach intro-level courses in biological anthropology and at least one other subdiscipline. Preference will be given to advanced PhD (ABD) students or recent PhD graduates.
https://t.co/PFe7n2TsIT

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New course this fall!
Human Cultures in World Prehistory introduces the vast variety of past human cultures & experiences, focusing on how the cultural expressions of ideas, values, & beliefs of peoples & societies affected their diverse adaptations to a constantly changing world

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“During the Spanish conquest, which began in the 1500s, Indigenous people would hide a tri-color tortilla between stacks of single-color tortillas, and this marbled disc sent a message.”

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New course this fall!
Human Cultures in World Prehistory introduces the vast variety of past human cultures & experiences, focusing on how the cultural expressions of ideas, values, & beliefs of peoples & societies affected their diverse adaptations to a constantly changing world

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“By recognizing the true diversity of the human experience, humanity can embrace an expansive and multifaceted way of envisioning and experiencing human nature.” https://t.co/JcOSGPyDOa by @Anthrofuentes via @sapiens_org

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Please join the CHAPS Program and the Brownsville Historical Association for a Lecture and Book Signing in conjunction with the "War & Peace in the Rio Grande, 1861-1867" exhibition on display now at the Historic Brownsville Museum!

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TODAY: Jason De León, founder of the @HostileTerrain exhibit about the humanitarian crisis at the southern US border, is giving a free, public talk at 11:20am in the MPR.

Learn more: https://t.co/geB7uPqLD3
Register: https://t.co/JH5iIJJGDx

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This week we're featuring courses for Fall '22.

First up is Forensic Anthropology! Open to all majors and great for students in anthro, bio, CJ, health sciences, and anyone else interested in forensics. @UTRGV_Biology @HBSciences @prelawsoc_utrgv
https://t.co/0hAzFnhiif

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Big news for us, too! Excited to have you join us.

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We're thrilled to announce that @gonzaleztennant will be joining us this fall! He'll bring expertise in collaborative historical archaeology and digital methods. Welcome Ed! https://t.co/P0BEGqYpna

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Reposting and reaffirming on this #TransDayOfVisibility

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The Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands in solidarity with our trans colleagues, students, and community members to reaffirm and celebrate their humanity. 1/5

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We call on others in our university, community, and discipline to stand with us in support of trans rights. 5/5

[UTRGV Department of Anthropology @UTRGVAnthro]

The Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands in solidarity with our trans colleagues, students, and community members to reaffirm and celebrate their humanity. 1/5

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Let us be clear, our support for our trans students, colleagues, family, and friends is not conditional upon anthropological evidence. It is also grounded in our opposition to bigotry and discrimination, and our commitment to social justice. 4/5