Oregon State Anthropology

06/08/2026

https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/slcs/expanding-horizons-biological-anthropology

By Colin Bowyer on May 29, 2026 Assistant Professor of Anthropology Sana Saboowala discusses interdisciplinary research, building an anticolonial framework, and the importance of finding an academic community Image Sana Saboowala By Selene Lawrence, CLA Student Writer - June 3, 2026 From taking her....

06/01/2026

https://simpsoncenter.org/article/fire-humanities-cultural-experiences-fire-and-smoke

May 22, 2026  "Fire Humanities explores personal stories, public perceptions, and broader narratives around fire. By understanding humans’ varied cultural, emotional, and aesthetic relationships to fire, the project seeks to engage with it in healthier ways. " In late April, the Simpson Center sp...

06/01/2026

OSU research shows common ground for farmers, conservationists in Klamath River country. Bryan Tilt

Disputes over managing the Klamath River system have existed between farmers and conservationists for years. But an Oregon State University researcher says there’s more common ground to be had for the groups.

05/29/2026

Hi everyone,

Happy to share that Emily Yates-Doerr’s monograph Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm is a finalist for an ACLS [American Council Learned Societies] Open Access Book Award: https://www.acls.org/news/acls-names-2026-finalists-for-acls-open-access-book-prizes-and-arcadia-open-access-publishing-awards/ Her book has already received the 2025 Diane Forsythe Prize, the 2025 Eileen Basker Memorial Prize, & the 2025 Rachel Carson Prize 2025.

In the news: Loren Davis was interviewed for an article in Science last month:

https://www.science.org/content/article/debate-explodes-over-age-key-south-american-archaeological-site

And from CLA Now yesterday: Professor Bryan Tilt along with three current and former anthropology graduate students, Hannah Boone, Jenna Davis, and Rebecca Wheaton, published a new study in Society & Natural Resources about the shared common priorities between farmers and conservation groups after the Klamath Dam removals.

My best,
Susan Bernardin
SLCS Director

New study argues Monte Verde is far younger than once thought, challenging when people arrived in the Americas

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Bryan Tilt along with three current and former anthropology graduate students, Hannah Boone, Jenna Davis, and Rebecca Wheaton, published a new study in Society & Natural Resources about the shared common priorities between farmers and conservation groups after the Klamath Dam removals.

05/18/2026

https://www.science.org/content/article/debate-explodes-over-age-key-south-american-archaeological-site

New study argues Monte Verde is far younger than once thought, challenging when people arrived in the Americas

05/14/2026

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshops: First-Year Grad Students
Workshop 1: This is an introductory workshop providing attendees with an overview of the National Science Foundation's prestigious and competitive Graduate Research Fellowship Program. We will describe the application process as well as important recent changes to the eligibility requirements and focus of the program. Come to learn strategies for crafting compelling proposals that target the specific expectations of the rubric.

When: 1 - 2:30 p.m., May 19

Where: Heckart Lodge 110

Workshop 2: This workshop provides an opportunity for NSF GRFP applicants to hear from and talk to previous and current fellows who have successfully navigated the NSF-GRFP process. They will field questions and share specific approaches and materials that they used.

When: 1 - 2 p.m., May 21

Where: Heckart Lodge 110
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05/14/2026

Graduation Deadlines for Graduate Students

If you're planning to graduate in the coming months, please find the Office of Graduate Education's degree completion steps and deadlines on the certificate, master's, and doctoral degree pages below. On those pages, you can find graduation timelines and required tasks such as submitting your program of study, diploma application, and final exam and assessment scheduling forms. Avoid last-minute surprises and set yourself up for a smooth finish to your well-earned degree!

Graduating master's and doctoral students are invited to celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends at OSU's annual commencement ceremony. All graduate students must RSVP for commencement by May 12. This year's ceremonies will be held on Saturday, June 13 in Corvallis, and Sunday, June 14 at OSU-Cascades. Visit the commencement page for participation and deadline information.

For doctoral students only: Please email your major professor(s) names or other designated faculty member who will serve as your es**rt to the Office of Graduate Education no later than May 12. Also, to ensure your name is announced correctly at commencement, we will be utilizing the NameCoach platform. You will receive an email invitation from the Office of Graduate Education with a request to record your name as indicated on your diploma application. Log in to NameCoach using your ONID. Please speak naturally and clearly and leave any helpful pronunciation notes in the platform. If you have utilized this platform in Canvas and have recorded a less formal version of your name for the classroom setting, you will have an opportunity to review or re-record your formal name for the commencement ceremony. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
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Certificate - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/certificate-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Master's - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/masters-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Doctorial - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/doctoral-students?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Commencement - https://graduate.oregonstate.edu/current-students/commencement?utm_source=GS_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gradinform_May2026

Commencement Information for Graduate Students Information and deadlines for graduate students participating in Oregon State's commencement ceremony. 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 Reser Stadium | Corvallis, Oregon Gates open: 9 a.m. Processional begins: 10 a.m. Processional ente...