Washburn Sociology and Anthropology Department

Dr. Mary Sundal's co-authored book, Exploring Medical Anthropology 5th Edition, is now available! Dr. Sundal completed the 5th edition during an academic sabbatical and with support from the CAS Summer Professional Development Fellowship. You can learn more about the book and preorder here: You can learn more about the book and preorder here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003340461/exploring-medical-anthropology-donald-joralemon-mary-sundal

Recent graduate, Konner Verbeck (BA Anthropology '26), is continuing his archaeological adventures outside of the classroom. He's working with Prof. Federico Nomi, University of Rome, on the "Unravelling Pastoral Societies" (UPS) project, which uses interdisciplinary and high-tech methods to answer questions about prehistoric communities practicing transhumance for sheep and goat livestock management at inland Mediterranean sites. In particular, Konner is working on excavations in a natural cave site with a Bronze Age occupation - he's had to replace his regular field attire with spelunking gear! Good luck, Konner, and let us know what you discover!

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Dr. Park was interviewed by CNN. Check it out!


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‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s | CNN The number of “gray divorces” rises each year. The trend has been seen in countries like the US and elsewhere, but takes on particular significance in Asia, where people generally live longer.

It’s your final week to see the exhibition of our AN490 Applied Anthropology students: “Recovered from Ruins: Telling Kansas Stories through Household Objects”

Location: Main Level Galleries
🚨FINAL DAY - August 1, 2026
A student-curated selection of artifacts from a former Kansas governor's mansion.

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The Mulvane Art Museum is open again for our regular schedule of open hours! We look forward to welcoming you back into the Galleries & Art Lab. Visit the link below to check out our current exhibitions and upcoming events. 🔗 We hope to see you soon!
https://www.mulvaneartmuseum.org/index.html

Is Jimothy the new Punch the monkey? These are the hard hitting social questions you can partake in when you enroll in fall classes!

In partnership with Jimothy, we'd like to remind you about our Open Enrollment Event coming up on August 1! 🦝 ⏰

Stop by Morgan Hall between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and get ready for the fall semester in just one visit with help from our admissions, financial aid and advising teams. No appointment is needed.

At the event, you can:
✅ Complete your admissions application
✅ File your FAFSA and explore financial aid options
✅ Learn about and apply for scholarships
✅ Select your classes and enroll for the fall semester

Plus, students who enroll in classes during the event will be entered to win one of three $1,500 scholarships! 💰

Questions? Contact the Washburn Admissions Office at [email protected] or 785-670-1030.

This month, Dr. Ibañez returned to the Dominican village to visit where she served as a Peace Corps volunteer from 2004 to 2006. As a health education volunteer, she taught courses in nutrition, maternal health, and reproductive health. It's how she discovered her love of teaching. She then returned to the region in 2009 and 2011 to study the local dairy industry.

More from Dr. Park in Japan.