Want to learn more about the evolutionary flexibility of the human and non-human primate hip? Lambda Alpha presents a talk by Les Eason, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology at The University of Tulsa.
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Working For Black Ancestors
The Tulsa community and TU students are invited to join Lambda Alpha to hear from Dr. Aja Lans, a bioarchaeologist from Johns Hopkins University, who will be presenting a talk about the use of Black bodies in anthropological skeletal curations, as well as the impact of her identity as a Black Anthropologist on her work.
Hear from Dr. Aja Lans:
“My identity as a Black anthropologist both influences and strengthens my work as a bioarchaeologist, but I have faced many obstacles in developing my scholarship. My research focuses on the histories of African descended peoples whose bodies have been curated in anthropological skeletal collections. Such studies require understanding the ethical implications of working with human remains and descendant communities in ways that are rarely sufficiently addressed in anthropology. I argue that the skeletal remains of Black people should only be studied in limited circumstances, including efforts to repatriate or lay Ancestors to rest, when burial sites are at risk, and when relevant questions posed by a descendant community can only be answered by considering the skeletal body. Therefore, I propose a liberatory bioarchaeological practice informed by Black feminism and critical race theory.”
Senior Seminar presentations
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!
“More Than Shelter From the Storm” book launch
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at the Zarrow Center for a conversation with TU’s Danielle Macdonald and Brian Andrews (Rogers State University) as they discuss their recently edited book, More Than Shelter From the Storm: Hunter-Gatherer Houses and the Built Environment.
This book launch will be introduced by Anna Goldfield of The Dirt Podcast, and the authors will address the diversity of hunter-gatherer dwellings from the Neandertals to modern communities.
Anthropology student summer experiences
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.
Open House for the Department of Anthropology and Sociology
We invite you to join us for an open house to meet our faculty and students and tour our world-class labs, collections and instruments. Please join us for light refreshments and lively discussions about potential collaborations and analytical services.
Retirement party for Professors Lindstrom, Pickering and Bailey
Please join the Department of Anthropology for light refreshments to honor and reminisce with Professors Lamont Lindstrom, Garrick Bailey and Bob Pickering. (A lecture by Dr. Lindstrom will precede this event at 4 p.m. in the Tyrrell Hall auditorium.)
This event is free and open to the public. Join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates to this and other events.
Lamont Lindstrom: Recollections from Vanuatu and TU
Join the Anthropology Department in celebrating the careers of Lamont Lindstrom, Garrick Bailey and Bob Pickering, who have worked a combined total of 100 years at TU.
Lamont Lindstrom will be presenting his recollections from Vanuatu and TU at 4 p.m. in Tyrrell Hall. This will be followed by light refreshments in Hogue Gallery at 5 p.m. for toasts and celebrations.
This event is free and open to the public. Join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates to this and other events.
Naomi Martisius – Living at a Crossroads
Naomi Martisius, a postdoctoral fellow specializing in Paleolithic archaeology in The University of Tulsa Anthropology Department, will present her research, “Living at a Crossroads: What the Bone Tools and Ornaments from the Initial Upper Paleolithic site of Bacho Kiro Cave (Bulgaria) tell us about some of the earliest Homo sapiens in Europe.”
A pizza lunch will be provided.
This presentation is free and open to the public. It will be in-person at The University of Tulsa, and will be streamed via Teams for those who are unable to attend.
Please join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe to keep updated on any new events or changes to currently scheduled events: https://groupme.com/join_group/71557309/4qk2cObi
First Annual Anthropology Festival
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 this and other events.
Working For Black Ancestors
The Tulsa community and TU students are invited to join Lambda Alpha to hear from Dr. Aja Lans, a bioarchaeologist from Johns Hopkins University, who will be presenting a talk about the use of Black bodies in anthropological skeletal curations, as well as the impact of her identity as a Black Anthropologist on her work.
Hear from Dr. Aja Lans:
“My identity as a Black anthropologist both influences and strengthens my work as a bioarchaeologist, but I have faced many obstacles in developing my scholarship. My research focuses on the histories of African descended peoples whose bodies have been curated in anthropological skeletal collections. Such studies require understanding the ethical implications of working with human remains and descendant communities in ways that are rarely sufficiently addressed in anthropology. I argue that the skeletal remains of Black people should only be studied in limited circumstances, including efforts to repatriate or lay Ancestors to rest, when burial sites are at risk, and when relevant questions posed by a descendant community can only be answered by considering the skeletal body. Therefore, I propose a liberatory bioarchaeological practice informed by Black feminism and critical race theory.”
Senior Seminar presentations
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!
“More Than Shelter From the Storm” book launch
Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at the Zarrow Center for a conversation with TU’s Danielle Macdonald and Brian Andrews (Rogers State University) as they discuss their recently edited book, More Than Shelter From the Storm: Hunter-Gatherer Houses and the Built Environment.
This book launch will be introduced by Anna Goldfield of The Dirt Podcast, and the authors will address the diversity of hunter-gatherer dwellings from the Neandertals to modern communities.
Anthropology student summer experiences
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.
Open House for the Department of Anthropology and Sociology
We invite you to join us for an open house to meet our faculty and students and tour our world-class labs, collections and instruments. Please join us for light refreshments and lively discussions about potential collaborations and analytical services.
Retirement party for Professors Lindstrom, Pickering and Bailey
Please join the Department of Anthropology for light refreshments to honor and reminisce with Professors Lamont Lindstrom, Garrick Bailey and Bob Pickering. (A lecture by Dr. Lindstrom will precede this event at 4 p.m. in the Tyrrell Hall auditorium.)
This event is free and open to the public. Join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates to this and other events.
Lamont Lindstrom: Recollections from Vanuatu and TU
Join the Anthropology Department in celebrating the careers of Lamont Lindstrom, Garrick Bailey and Bob Pickering, who have worked a combined total of 100 years at TU.
Lamont Lindstrom will be presenting his recollections from Vanuatu and TU at 4 p.m. in Tyrrell Hall. This will be followed by light refreshments in Hogue Gallery at 5 p.m. for toasts and celebrations.
This event is free and open to the public. Join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe for updates to this and other events.
Naomi Martisius – Living at a Crossroads
Naomi Martisius, a postdoctoral fellow specializing in Paleolithic archaeology in The University of Tulsa Anthropology Department, will present her research, “Living at a Crossroads: What the Bone Tools and Ornaments from the Initial Upper Paleolithic site of Bacho Kiro Cave (Bulgaria) tell us about some of the earliest Homo sapiens in Europe.”
A pizza lunch will be provided.
This presentation is free and open to the public. It will be in-person at The University of Tulsa, and will be streamed via Teams for those who are unable to attend.
Please join the Lambda Alpha GroupMe to keep updated on any new events or changes to currently scheduled events: https://groupme.com/join_group/71557309/4qk2cObi
First Annual Anthropology Festival
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 this and other events.