NAU Anthropology

Congratulations to undergraduate student Makenzie Long!

Job opportunity for archaeologists!

The Anthropology Department has another guest speaker for the ‘Guest Speaker Series’. Hosted by the Students Association of Graduate Anthropologists (SAGA), Dr. Nicole Rose will be discussing not only the technological advancements in Eurasia, but also the imperialist traditions that grew in the area.

Join Dr. Nicole Rose and SAGA on Friday, December 2nd from 12 P.M - 1:30 P.M in SBS West room 204. We hope to see you there!🗣️

You are all invited to the ‘This is SBS’ event being held in the Dubois Ballroom on October 26th, from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to know more about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Learn about different fields of study, SBS clubs, programs and more! Be sure to check it out!📚🏫

Did you know that we have a Career Hub in the Castro building? Whether you are a student, an alum or a faculty member, you can receive coaching and career resources to develop your career skills and competence. Ran by Padi, the SBS Graduate Assistant, he is there to help with all of your career questions and needs. 💭💭

For further information, contact Padi with the email provided in the flyer or schedule an appointment with him using the QR code provided. The SBS Career Hub is in the SBS Castro building, Room 2001.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a day that celebrates the positive impact that Native Americans had on American society. It’s a day that commemorates their cultures, backgrounds and histories.

We honor the past, present, and future generations of indigenous people as we strive to amplify their voices.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. A celebration for all Hispanic identifying people in the United States. From September 15-October 15, people across the country will celebrate and remember the impact that Hispanic Americans have made to the U.S.

Flip through the graphics to learn a little more about Hispanic Heritage Month. The last graphic gives you a list of clubs on campus where you can celebrate your heritage.🎊

On Tuesday, October 11th from 7-8pm, there will be a film premiere for ‘Man in the Dog Park’ by Cathy Small. There will be a discussion after the premiere of this animated short film. Follow this link to learn more about the event.

Link: bit.ly/3Btg32b

This is some of our amazing Anthropology graduates! We are so proud of all of you and we are excited to see what is next in store for you. Know that all of you have a home and a strong support system here at NAU.

Go forth graduates and make a change in this world!🎓🎉

Arianna Martínez is our next senior spotlight! She is graduating with an Anthropology major with an Emphasis in Archaeology and a Museum Studies minor. This is her plan for after graduation:

I'm excited to be moving to New York City in a month to begin a nine month curatorial internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I'll be working on a Maya Art exhibition opening in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing in November! This opportunity is a dream come true and I'm grateful for the experiences I gained at NAU that lead me to pursue a career in archaeology and museum work.

We are so proud of you Arianna! We are so excited for you to go to New York and we can’t wait to hear more about it!!🎓🎉🎓

We have Hector Campos for our next Senior Spotlight. He is a double major in Anthropology with and Emphasis in Archaeology and Strategic Communication with an Emphasis in Advertising. This is his plan for after graduation:

I’m excited to be a part of the Arizona Teacher Residency Program. I will be receiving my Masters in Elementary Education while also teach in a local Phoenix school district. I hope to be a role model for all of these students with an end goal of becoming a university professor or creating the new curricula for the state of Arizona.

We are so excited to see the change that you will make. We wish you all the best in your teaching journey! Congratulations!🇲🇽👨🏾‍🏫🎓

We have Nataly Solis Miranda as our next Senior Spotlight! Her major is Anthropology with a sociocultural emphasis and a minor in Criminal Justice. This is her plan after graduation:

I plan on doing research, especially in community engagement. I want to help my community back at home. Graduating as a first gen and a Latina could encourage more students in my community to possibly think about college and trade school. I want to help my Latine community to flourish!

You truly are an inspiration Nataly and we are so proud of you. We can’t wait to hear more about your research! Congratulations!!🎓🇲🇽