University of Oklahoma Department of Anthropology

Excited to announce we are searching for our next tenure-track Assistant Professor! We seek a sociocultural anthropologist focused on health and environment. See the link below for more information on the position, including the application process: https://apply.interfolio.com/81503

The physical offices of the Department of Anthropology are closed until further notice. We are telecommuting to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Our Staff, Chair, and Faculty can be reached by email in the meantime: http://ou.edu/cas/anthropology

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An interesting video about Durbin Feeling, who for many years was a faculty member teaching Cherokee language classes and working on Cherokee linguistics at the University of Oklahoma.

Language Is Everything: The Story of Durbin Feeling, Cherokee Linguist Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling is revered by many for his lifetime commitment to saving the Cherokee language. OsiyoTV shares how Feeling has led the effor...

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The Anthropologists Who Undid S*x, Race, and Gender In Gods of the Upper Air, a biographer reveals how anthropologist Franz Boas and his students helped transform how human differences and similarities are perceived.

Disturbing finding!

Tuition or Dinner? Nearly Half of College Students Surveyed in a New Report Are Going Hungry — The New York Times Many routinely skip meals and take ‘poverty naps’ because they cannot afford groceries. Campus food pantries are helping, but are they enough?

Hey Anthropology Grad Students! The Register of Professional Archaeologists has a summer internship opportunity (with stipend) in Archaeological Ethics. Applications due April 1:
https://rpanet.org/whats-new-at-the-register-blog/

Register of Professional Archaeologists | What’s New at the Register?

Students! If you are looking for cool classes, Dr. Fenn has you covered. This Spring semester he is teaching both Old World Archaeology (ANTH2953), and a course on Technology and the Growth of Civilizations (ANTH3953). Check out the fliers for more info.

Check it out! The research of OU Anthropologists Marc Levine, Scott Hammerstedt, and Amanda Regnier and their colleagues at the ancient city of Monte Alban in Mexico will be featured on the PBS show First Civilizations tonight at 8PM CT.

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Interesting read on houses. Did you know that houses in (uxori-) matrilocal societies have living spaces that average six times bigger than those found in (viri-) patrilocal ones?

Who Built The First House? And What Even Is A House? The questions that kids ask about science aren’t always easy to answer. Sometimes, their little brains can lead to big places that adults forget to explore. Tha…

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OU Anthropology Majors and Minors! Thinking about archaeology? Want to try it out, and learn some new skills? Consider taking the 2018 Field School in Florida, directed by Dr. Randall. Five weeks, five credits, 9000 years of ancient history encased in monumental shell mounds, and compelling research questions (plus, you will likely get to use some really cool tech like GPR and drones). For more information, check out: http://asarandall.com/field-school/