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 […]
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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 […]
Three More Weeks to Apply to Field Schools Abroad!
Still interested in joining us in Mauritius or Armenia this summer? Students have three weeks left to submit applications, which can be found on the UConn EGL website. All applications are due by February 1st!
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 […]
Graduate Student Spotlight: Nellychris Omeonu
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! Nellychris Omeonu Program Entrance: 2024 What sparked your interest in Anthropology? I honestly […]