We are excited to invite all recent or pending graduates - Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 - and their guests to join faculty and staff at the Anthropology Undergraduate Graduation Celebration! There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite or bring. Refreshments will be provided! Please wear your graduation regalia as it symbolizes your hard work and achievement.

Date: Friday, May 10th (same day as spring graduation)

Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

From Old World to New World: Modeling Dynamic and Interactive Pasts, a talk by Dr. Danielle Riebe.

In a meta-review of 39 scholarly works, Cydney Seigerman and colleagues have delved into locally led climate change adaptation strategies, emphasizing the pivotal role of local knowledge and Indigenous knowledge in addressing water-induced disasters.

Stemming from the collaboration between faculty, researchers, and current and former graduate students at the Department of Anthropology, a newly published article sheds light on the importance of radiocarbon dating in the American Southeast, emphasizing its role in refining regional chronologies. Placing radiocarbon dating at the center of collective archaeological practice, born from a graduate seminar taught by Dr.

PhD Candidate Cydney Seigerman and colleagues published an article on extreme rainfall events after a decade of prolonged drought impacts in the region of Sertão Central, Ceará, Northeast Brazil. The study highlights the necessity of comprehensive management plans that address both drought and excess-water-related challenges and the potential of nature-based solutions to contribute to more sustainable living with semi-arid regions.

In celebrating World Anthropology Day, the University of Georgia Department of Anthropology gathered to share a diverse lineup of presentations, interactive exhibits, and engaging discussions. Participants had the opportunity to explore various aspects of anthropology, shedding light on the implications of anthropological research for understanding our shared human heritage. 

Thanks to all the participants, AnthroDay 2024 was a success! Check out our event photos below.

PhD student Amit Kaushik recently published a blog with Engagement, a blog published by the Anthropology & Environment Society, American Anthropological Association. 

Follow the link to read "Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape."

Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. Come celebrate World Anthropology Day and learn about the study of humanity! 

Exhibitions:

Learn about all the projects taking place at the Laboratory of Archaeology and how to get involved!