DePaul Anthropology Department

Explore the transformative journey of Christianity from the Middle Ages to Modernity! Join Dr. Karen Scott in CTH 221 this Winter Quarter to delve into the Renaissance, Reformations, and the dawn of the Early Modern Era. Register now to uncover the powerful historical influences of key figures like Thomas Aquinas, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius of Loyola. 📜✨

Thank you to everyone who joined the Study Abroad Opportunities for Anthropology Students event! It was a fantastic evening filled with insights and inspiration about exploring anthropology across borders.
Dr. Howard Rosing shared insights from past trips and plans for the Dominican Republic Spring Study Abroad, where students can engage in an ethnographic study experience. Dr. Marcia Good discussed the immersive quarter-long study program in Merida, Mexico, that includes applied anthropology in the community and students contribution to the community. Dr. Rachel Scott introduced the Blackfriary Archaeological Field School in Ireland, offering a dive into historical fieldwork, and we got to hear from Roxanne Monaghan who attended the field school about her experiencing traveling abroad for the first time! Thanks to Kat Kozlik, Faculty-Led Program Manager from the Study Abroad Office for supplying 2 documents for the students: “You Can Afford It!” and VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP.

Thanks everyone for making it an unforgettable event!

NUCHR's 22nd annual conference, Disruptive Praxis: Transcending Boundaries & Building Bridges will be held February 21st, 2025 through February 23rd, 2025.

This conference focuses on upholding the vitality of the growing momentum in student activism and action, emphasizing the importance of community care and uplifting voices of those whose survival is tied with the liberation of others. It will foster critical inquiry and fuel the capacities of student organizing through a series of workshops, trainings, and panels.

Application Form: https://tinyurl.com/APPLYNUCHR25

Are you passionate about archaeology?
Dreaming of working with ancient artifacts and learning from leading experts?
The American Museum of Natural History is offering an incredible opportunity through its North American Archaeology Internship this spring! This isn’t just any internship, it’s a chance to handle and study real artifacts from North America's rich past, including Native American and colonial materials. 🏺📜
Interns will dive deep into lab work, cataloging, cleaning, and analyzing artifacts. You’ll be working with everything from faunal remains and lithics to ceramics and more. Plus, for those interested, there’s even a chance to join a fieldwork program in Georgia! 🌄📍
📅 Deadline: Applications for the Spring 2025 session close on December 1st, so don’t wait!
This is an amazing opportunity for undergraduates, recent grads, and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in a world-renowned institution. While this internship is unpaid, students may qualify for academic credit.
Do you know someone perfect for this role? Tag them below or share to spread the word about this exciting opportunity!

🎃👻 Hallow-Lab Party Recap! 👻🎃
We had an amazing time at our Hallow-Lab Party!

From spooky costumes and treats to creepy decor and fun conversations to games: Which bone is real?; and Which bones are missing? the Halloween spirit was alive and well! 🕸️🦇

Huge thanks to everyone who dressed to impress (or scare)! Can't wait for more events like this with our amazing community. 🧛‍♂️✨

Gentle reminder!
The Linguistics Program will host a Linguistics Game Night this Wednesday for students minoring in linguistics, considering the minor, or just interested in language.

Date and time: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5-7pm
Location: The Language Learning Center (SAC 305).

We’ll have pizza and language-related games, some puzzles, and trivia.

Students from any major or minor who like languages are invited to join!

The Department of Anthropology congratulates Dr. Jane Eva Baxter on her well-deserved promotion to Full Professor!
Celebrating her dedication, leadership, and countless contributions to DePaul's Department of Anthropology.
Here’s to new milestones and continued excellence! 🌟

Wanna learn some more about what students do in the Archaeological Field Methods Lab? Along with discussing some significant issues and topics affecting contemporary archaeology, during Friday labs, students from ANT 202 have been learning some of the basics of “doing archaeology”. Under the supervision of Dr. Sumner and her trusty TA, Roxanne Monaghan, students try out archaeological survey on campus, how to use a compass, recording in field environment, their finds of artifacts set up by Dr. Sumner and Roxanne, and how to create a report of their findings!

On September 28, 2024, DePaul Anthropology celebrated 'Openings: A Year of Visitation to Inez Briggs' at Graceland Cemetery. Dr. Jane Eva Baxter spoke about the project, which is part of a collaboration to uncover hidden narratives through exhibits and digital tours, supported by the Ga***rd and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. The event was highlighted by Block Club, WBBM, WBEZ, & WCIU and featured insights from alumna Misha Mikami ('23), whose year-long work on the project gathered significant attention. Misha Mikami launched a blog where she will share her research every month (link to the blog: https://www.lambandangel.com/2024/09/30/offerings-presentation/ ) and Misha also gave a wonderful interview for block club. Congratulations to everyone involved!
For more information, you can read the article on Block Club here: https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/10/08/a-haunted-child-or-normal-girl-exhibit-explores-life-of-graceland-cemeterys-famed-inez-clarke/

Discover Fascinating Anthropology Courses!
🌍📚 Explore cultural insights, unravel pseudoscience, and dive into medical anthropology with the Department of Anthropology’s engaging course offerings!

🎃🦇 Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Hallow-Lab Party 👻🎉! Costumes are strongly encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or scare 😱)!
🕸️ Date: October 31
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: O’Connell 280 and 240
👀 "It's coming for you!" 🎃🕷️ Don’t miss it!
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The Department of Anthropology is honored to present Aleksa Kirkus' research on the Underground Railroad south of Chicago at the Lewis World History Conference! Aleksa is a DPU Anthropology major.
🎤🗺️ She worked alongside Dr. Larry McClellan and incredible peers from Lewis University. The group recently switched its name to “The Midwest Underground Railroad Network".

The Department of Anthropology is proud and we want to congratulate our marathon runner, Dr. Mazzeo on participating and completing the Chicago Marathon. Each stride reveals the strength of human spirit and the power of cultural identity in motion.

The Social Transformation Research Collaborative is hosting its third Annual Fall Symposium on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) room 154.

The keynote speakers this year are Beverly Jenkins (Indigo, Forbidden) and Dr. Carole V. Bell, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Catalina, The Undocumented Americans), and David Mura (The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself, The Stranger's Journey).

WHEN: Tuesday, October 22, 2022, 9:00am-5:30pm

WHERE: SAC room 154, 2320 N Kenmore (Virtual Attendance option available at registration)

Register at the link in the QR Code, or at this link: https://depaul.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqduCspj4sGtKjFmitB4cL3GXjvOqhuJhEutm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=STRC+Professional+Development+Fellows+-+20241017_131125 #/

Please join the CRCC for a spooky lecture with guest speaker, Professor Joseph Laycock, who will be discussing the relationship between horror films and religious culture, focusing on the period from 1968 to the present. Films like 'Rosemary's Baby' (1968), 'The Exorcist' (1973), and 'The Omen' (1976) which claimed to be based on actual events, religious traditions, and Biblical texts, will be examined. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Tuesday, October 22nd, 4:30-6:00pm, Lincoln Park Student Center Rm. 220.

What do students do in the Archaeological Field Methods Labs? Heres some photos, with more to come! Along with discussing some significant issues and topics affecting contemporary archaeology, during Friday labs, students from ANT 202 have been learning some of the basics of “doing archaeology”. Under the supervision of Dr. Sumner and her trusty TA, Roxanne Monaghan, students went into the DePaul University special collections and had the opportunity to handle and study specimens from DePaul University's impressive Souvey Cunieform Collection! Throughout the Archaeological Field Methods Course, students will continue to learn the basics of artifact analysis, as well as in-field record keeping!

Keep checking in to see what goes on in our Archaeological Field Methods class!

Students this is your opportunity to take your friends or family to the art institute during the DePaul University Night at the Art institute of Chicago! This Thursday October 17th. 5pm-8pm present your DePaul ID and enter for free and enjoy three gallery presentations!