Past Events – Events Calendar

Anthropology Open House

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Join the Anthropology department in Harwell Hall for an open house! This is an opportunity for the TU community to tour the department where you can see animal and human bones, stone tool artifacts, taxidermied animals and much more. Whether you are thinking of a new major, taking a class or just have an intense […]

Free

Haunted Harwell Hall

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Stop by Harwell Hall on Oct. 29 – if you dare! Lambda Alpha will be putting on a spooky haunted house. Afterwards, join us for a fun Halloween movie. It's sure to be a great time – after all, when your building has multiple skeletons in it year 'round, you know it's gonna be good! […]

Free

Anthropology Senior Presentations

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Join us in Harwell Hall to learn about the fascinating research our Anthropology seniors have been doing. The presentations begin at 11:30 a.m. and run until noon when we break for lunch. The rest of the presentations will follow at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided.

Free

Anthropology Department Holiday Party

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Join the anthropology department for a potluck dinner and holiday party. Bring your favorite dish to share! There will also be a white elephant gift exchange (bring a gift, get a gift – $10 maximum value), followed by a holiday movie selected by the Lambda Alpha GroupMe.

Traditional Beadwork Demonstration presented by Lambda Alpha and the TU Indigenous Society

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Update: this event has moved to an online event. If you would like supplies to make your own bead craft or would like to just watch online, please contact Madeline Jennings at mjk4300@utulsa.edu by Thursday evening (for supplies) to register and receive the online link. Join Lexie Tafoya, members of Lambda Alpha and the TU […]

Free

Greenwood Rising Historical Center

To celebrate Black History Month, join Lambda Alpha as we visit the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street Historical Center. *This event may be rescheduled or have some Covid restrictions in place. Please join the Anthropology Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/71557309/4qk2cObi

Free

The History of Saint Patrick’s Day

Lorton Hall 2820 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK

The Anthropology Club (Lambda Alpha) and History Club present the History of Saint Patrick's Day. There will be pizza, snacks, dessert and drinks. This event is free and open to the public. Join the Anthropology GroupMe to stay up to date: https://groupme.com/join_group/71557309/4qk2cObi

Free

Lambda Alpha lecture: Brian Andrews

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Brian Andrews, anthropological archaeologist and professor at Rogers State University, will be presenting his research titled This (very) old house: Folsom Residential Structures and Site Use at the Mountaineer Site, Colorado. Lunch will be provided. This presentation is free and open to the public. Join us in person at The University of Tulsa or online […]

Free

Rachel Jones: Did they or didn’t they?

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Did they or didn't they? Using Paleoecology to identify the human role in ecosystem development. Rachel Jones, professor of environmental science and biology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, will speak about using ancient environmental discoveries to determine the role humans played in the development of those ecosystems. This presentation is free […]

Free

First Annual Anthropology Festival

Chapman Commons 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK

Join Lambda Alpha on Chapman Commons from Noon to 5pm for a great day of anthropology, food and fun. Atlatl (early human spear throwing technique) and javelin demonstrations, learn how to flintknap (make stone tools) and lots more!  This event is free and open to the public. Join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates to […]

Free

Anthropology student summer experiences

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Hear students in the Anthropology Department discuss their summer fieldwork experience, and learn more about fulfilling a practicum and the opportunities that are available to students in the practical application of anthropology! Refreshments will be provided.

Free

Haunted Harwell Hall

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

The TU community is invited to experience Lambda Alpha's annual haunted house at Harwell Hall. Drop in any time from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for candy and a spooky walk-through of Haunted Harwell!

Free

Senior Seminar presentations

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Anthropology senior students will present their research from the current semester. Join them to learn more about the department, hear about interesting topics and enjoy free food!