Author: Claire Cathers

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 […]

Updated Contact Period Archaeology Field School Information

Hi everyone! The Contact Period Domestic and Battlefield Archaeology Field School dates and content are now updated. Details can be found below! The University of Connecticut Department of Anthropology and the Connecticut Office of State Archeology will offer a field school in Contact Period & Battlefield Archaeology focused on the 17th century John Hollister site […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Michelle San Pedro

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! Michelle San Pedro Program Entrance: 2012 What sparked your interest in Anthropology/Archaeology? As […]

Merchandise is live on Marketplace!!

Exciting news! Our new merchandise is now available for purchase on UConn Marketplace! We have a brand-new variety to choose from, so head on over to the Department of Anthropology Marketplace storefront to make your selection! At this time, merchandise is available for in-person pickup only, but we are aiming to include shipping in the […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Iris Querenet Onfroy De Breville

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! Iris Querenet Onfroy De Breville Program Entrance: 2021 What are your research interests? […]

Info Session- Summer Archaeology in Armenian Pre-History Program

Join us on Friday, January 24th at 4:00-5:00pm for an info session about our upcoming summer program! Students can participate in person or online via zoom. This meeting will be held in McHugh 107 and is on the Summer Archaeology in Armenian Pre-history program. Registration link: https://nexus.uconn.edu/upcoming_events.php Zoom link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93897319055?pwd=5P9Hp9x9Xf2pGv3W3ELubOYGUtZhZu.1   Contact jayson.gill@uconn.edu for any […]

Spring 2025 Class: Historical Archaeologies & Material Modernity

Course Description Historical Archaeologies and Material Modernity is a graduate level seminar class for students interested in developing an understanding of advanced theory and method in the diverse subfields of Historical archaeology and material culture studies. Historical archaeology was initially defined as the study of the material world post-colonization in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and […]

Graduate Student Spotlight: Lia Plankenhorn-Farrell

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! Lia Plankenhorn-Farrell Program Entrance: 2023 What sparked your interest in Anthropology/Archaeology? I have […]