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WSU Anthropology A 3-field dept emphasizing integrative approaches to the study of human behavior, culture, & biology.

Congratulations to Colin Grier on his recent publication The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale SocietiesNegotiatin...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to Colin Grier on his recent publication The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies
Negotiating Watery Worlds.

Hello Anthropology Students!Are you interested in learning to make stone tools or other experimental crafts? We will be ...
10/07/2026

Hello Anthropology Students!

Are you interested in learning to make stone tools or other experimental crafts?
We will be meeting in the Lithics Lab located in the basement of College Hall, Room 43 for open lab hours where you can practice your knapping skills. If you don’t have an interest in knapping but would like a space to practice your own crafts or experimental projects (weaving, ground stone, etc.) you are encouraged to bring your own crafts and ideas and come hang out!
No experience or equipment is necessary, but you will need to follow the lab safety protocols and sign an agreement outlining the rules and regulations. The lab has all the materials and safety equipment necessary, but feel free to bring your own materials, tools, gloves, or safety glasses if you prefer. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended during knapping/open craft hours.
Our next Open Lab hours for the Fall term will be held on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 pm on November 5, and December 3. I will send reminder emails before each session, but put these dates on your calendars!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time ([email protected]).
Hope to see you there!

Please join us for our fall colloquium with guest speaker Samantha Fladd.Dr. Fladd will be discussing her new book.Where...
10/02/2026

Please join us for our fall colloquium with guest speaker Samantha Fladd.

Dr. Fladd will be discussing her new book.

Where: Todd Hall 226
When: Thursday, Oct. 15th, 4 PM
Please check your email for zoom information closer to time.
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Congratulations to Rachel Horowitz on her new book Ancient Maya Embedded Economies.
10/01/2026

Congratulations to Rachel Horowitz on her new book Ancient Maya Embedded Economies.

Last week, Dr. Colin Grier’s Anth 334 course (Time & Culture in the Northwest) spent the day in his Northwest Coast Arch...
09/29/2026

Last week, Dr. Colin Grier’s Anth 334 course (Time & Culture in the Northwest) spent the day in his Northwest Coast Archaeology Lab on the Vancouver campus. The goal was to provide students some hands on experience with ancient Northwest Coast technologies, faunal analysis, and archaeological mapping & remote sensing methods.

The museum volunteering program is underway! Great job Madison Pullis.
09/24/2026

The museum volunteering program is underway! Great job Madison Pullis.

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Fladd on her recent book, Capturing Water: Puebloan Resilience and Agricultural Sustaina...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Fladd on her recent book, Capturing Water: Puebloan Resilience and Agricultural Sustainability in Chaco Canyon! Dr. Fladd will be speaking about her book at the fall Anthropology Colloquium on Thursday, Oct. 15th, at 4:00 PM in Todd Hall, Room 226.

Congratulations to Professor Erin Thornton and her co-editors (Aurélie Manin, Camilla F. Speller, and Eduardo Corona-M.)...
09/22/2026

Congratulations to Professor Erin Thornton and her co-editors (Aurélie Manin, Camilla F. Speller, and Eduardo Corona-M.) on their recent publication "Exploring the History of Turkey Management and Domestication: A Transatlantic Perspective".

Anthro and HumBio Undergrads (or others interested in these majors) are invited to attend our Meet and Greet this Thursd...
09/22/2026

Anthro and HumBio Undergrads (or others interested in these majors) are invited to attend our Meet and Greet this Thursday. Ashley Monaghan from University of Auckland will be there prior to the soda bar event to discuss education abroad opportunities. Hope to see you there!

The WSU Department of Anthropology is excited to promote the upcoming virtual book launch for "The Cambridge Handbook fo...
09/21/2026

The WSU Department of Anthropology is excited to promote the upcoming virtual book launch for "The Cambridge Handbook for the Anthropology of Death", co-edited by Sarah L. Richardson, Sarah E. Wagner, and Ruth E. Toulson.
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026.
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific
(12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST).
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
About the Event
Officially published on July 30, 2026, this new volume is being celebrated with a casual, "raise-a-glass" virtual gathering. The launch will feature brief remarks from volume contributors Thomas W. Laqueur, Abou Farman, and Andreia Vicente da Silva.
Links & Registration
To attend, please sign up using the virtual launch page. Zoom access details will be emailed to registered guests closer to the event.
RSVP Here: https://blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-cupanthropologyofdeath/virtual-launch/
To Explore: https://blogs.gwu.edu/ccas-cupanthropologyofdeath/
Thank you for your support of this event!

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