New Article from James Strawn and Colleagues The new article from James Strawn and colleagues, Early Holocene landscape use in the upper Tombigbee River valley, will be released in the next issue of Southeastern Archaeology. An online version of the article can be accessed here. ABSTRACT Read more about New Article from James Strawn and Colleagues
Natalie Moss Receives Marshall Scholarship Honors senior Natalie Moss is one of two Marshall Scholars this year, setting a record for the University of Georgia. The scholarship funds graduate study in the United Kingdom at any institution and in any field of study. Moss plans to pursue a master's degree in human osteology and funerary archaeology at the University of Sheffield, and a master's degree in biological anthropological science at the University of Cambridge. Read more about Natalie Moss Receives Marshall Scholarship
New Book from Dr. Danielle Riebe and Colleague The newly released book: "Obsidian Across the Americas: Compositional Studies Conducted in the Elemental Analysis Facility at the Field Museum of Natural History," edited by Dr. Danielle Riebe and her colleague, draws attention to recent obsidian studies in the Americas and acts as a reference for archaeologists and scholars interested in material culture and exchange. Learn more about the new volume here. Read more about New Book from Dr. Danielle Riebe and Colleague
Shira Hersonsky Photo: First Name: Shira Last Name: Hersonsky Phone Number: 706-542-3962 Office: 251C Read more about Shira Hersonsky
New Book from Dr. Attila Gyucha Congratulations to Assistant Professor, Dr. Attila Gyucha on the publication of his new book, First Kings of Europe: From Farmers to Rulers in Prehistoric Southeast Europe. This book, co-edited by Dr. William A. Parkinson (Field Museum of Natural History), contains 11 papers on the evolution of social hierarchy in the Balkans from the Neolithic to the Iron Age, and is the first volume accompanying a unique exhibition co-curated by Drs. Gyucha and Parkinson. Read more about New Book from Dr. Attila Gyucha
Department of Anthropology Celebrates 75 years! The Department of Anthropology at the University of Georgia recently celebrated its 75th anniversary since its official founding on October 15th, 1947. The faculty and students gathered to celebrate and view a gallery of historical photos through the decades. Read more about Department of Anthropology Celebrates 75 years!
Local Practice Between Empires: The Bioarchaeology of El Japón Local Practice Between Empires: The Bioarchaeology of El Japón (San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico), 1550-1650CE A Dissertation Defense by Edgar Alarcón Tinajero University of Georgia Department of Anthropology Read more about Local Practice Between Empires: The Bioarchaeology of El Japón
Citadels of Conservation: Mapping More than human Worlds of Environmental Protection in Bhutan “Citadels of Conservation: Mapping More than human Worlds of Environmental Protection in Bhutan” David Hecht, PhD Candidate, Integrative Conservation & Anthropology Committee: Drs. Pete Brosius (Major Advisor), Meredith Welch-Devine (ICON Representative), Robert Cooper, Sienna Craig (Dartmouth College), and Julie Velasquez Runk (Wake Forest University) Thursday, November 17, 3:00 PM Location pending (likely Candler Hall, Room 115) Read more about Citadels of Conservation: Mapping More than human Worlds of Environmental Protection in Bhutan
New Book by Dr. Laura German Dr. Laura German's book, "Power/Knowledge/Land" (University of Michigan Press) focuses on global land governance. Learn more about the new release here. Description: Read more about New Book by Dr. Laura German