Author: Claire Cathers

Graduate Student Spotlight: Emma Wink

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Emma Wink Program Entrance: 2022 Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork? […]

Guest Lecture: Human Origins and Dispersals

Join Dr. Katerina Harvati on Monday, March 3rd for her lecture: “Human Origins and Dispersals: The View from South-East Europe.” This event is presented by the Departments of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and will take place from 4-5pm on March 3rd, in room 4118 of the Homer Babbidge Library. Light refreshments […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Ashley Walters

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Ashley Walters Program Entrance: 2017 Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork? […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Elyse Smith

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Elyse Smith Program Entrance: 2021 Psychedelics; critical medical anthropology; public health/evidence-based drug policy […]

Student Instagram Exhibit: “In-Tension”

In Dr. Françoise Dussart’s course Anthropological Perspectives on Art, students became curators of their own digital exhibit, “In-Tension.” This online exhibition delves into the complex relationship between tension and intention in the creation, presentation, and interpretation of artworks through an anthropological lens. The 60 second reels created by 19 students-curators explore the contradictions and reflects […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Elena Skosey-Lalonde

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Elena Skosey-Lalonde Program Entrance: 2017 Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork? […]

Fieldwork Opportunity-Paleolithic Excavations in Hohle Fels Cave

Interested in a fieldwork opportunity this summer? Check out the excavations in Hohle Fels cave, which will run from May 5th through August 29th 2025. This program is run through the University of Tübingen, and focuses on paleolithic excavations. About: Excavations in the Lone and Ach valleys of the Swabian Jura have produced early examples […]

UConn Marketplace Early-Bird Sale!

This week only! From January 31st to February 7th, enjoy 15% off anthropology merch when you use code EARLY-BIRD at checkout! Shop sweatshirts, hats, t-shirts and more!   Check out our Marketplace storefront! Orders can be picked up from Beach Hall 402 or 438!

Graduate Student Spotlight: Stephanie Scialo

The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Stephanie Scialo Program Entrance: 2022 What sparked your interest in Anthropology/Archaeology? My interest […]