Wayne State Anthropology Department
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Anthropology Department at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Proud to be actively involved in the local & global communities where we live & research
Detroit, MI
Joined October 2017
Two WSU Anthropology faculty and four graduate student students have received grants from the prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities. Read more below!
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The Transformations 2025 graduate student conference Call for Abstracts is now open! This year’s theme focuses on intersectionality. Submit your student research abstract for a poster or oral presentation by Jan 31! Link below!
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Anthropology classes open for registration for Winter 2025! Explore anthropology and receive gen ed credit!
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Join WSU Anthropology and UC Berkeley 12/5 from 9am-5pm in the McGregor Conference Center (or on Teams) for a workshop discussion regarding hydrocolonialism and water security. Register for online:
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First Fridays is happening 12/6 and this time we welcome Dr. Yuson Jung, Dr. Dawn Batts, and the W2024 Anthropology Practicum Cohort to discuss their research on Detroit's Black Tech Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. 3pm in Student Center 384 or on zoom! 📹
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Today! Join us for First Fridays with Dr. Aaron Miller of Northwestern University. Event starts at 3pm! Attend in person or via zoom. Link below! 🎥
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Next week 11/1 we welcome guest speaker for First Fridays, biological anthropologist Dr. Aaron Miller of Northwestern University. Attend online via zoom or in person! Please note the venue change to Student Center 285. See you there! 🎥
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Our own Dr. Tareq Ramadan was featured on Detroit PBS to talk about our continuing work on the restoration of the Malcolm X home with nonprofit @PROJECTWEHOPED1. Check out the video below!
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On Saturday October 26, the public is welcome to visit ongoing excavations of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hamtramck, performed by this year’s students in the Archaeological Field Methods class. Join us!
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First Fridays in Anthropology is happening on November 1st! This time we welcome biological anthropologist Dr. Aaron Miller from Northwestern University. Join us in the Old Main library or on zoom at 3pm! Register at the link below!
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Tomorrow! 10/4, 3pm. Join us in the WSU Old Main Library or on Zoom for Dr. Tom Killion's talk on his work in Spain. Register at the link below! 🎦
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Join us 10/4 at 3pm in the WSU Old Main library as we welcome our own anthropological archaeologist Dr. Tom Killion to talk about his work in the highlands of Valencia, Spain. Also available on Zoom at the link below!
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Wayne State & Michigan Tech’s joint NEH Commumity Deep Mapping Institute website & application is now live! Apply by November 22 to become a fellow in the year-long hybrid institute, which includes a fully funded 2-week residency in Houghton next July!
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Are you or someone you know thinking about getting a graduate degree in Anthropology? Join WSU's Anthropology department for our VIRTUAL open house on October 7! We'll have faculty and students on hand to answer all your questions! Register here ➡️
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Our very own alum Dr. Daniel Harrison has received a 2024 State History Award for his book “Michigan’s Venice: The Transformation of the St. Clair Maritime Landscape, 1640-2000.” Congratulations!
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And another one! Congratulations to Anthro alum and faculty member Dr. Felicia George for receiving a 2024 State History Award for her book “When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City.”
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A new way to die: Social Work and Anthropology doctoral student Caitlin Cassady receives competitive grant to study medical aid in dying. Congratulations Caitlin! #waynestate #anthropology #socialwork Read more:
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First Fridays are almost here! 🎉 Join us in person or online on Sept. 6 @ 3p as we welcome Daniel Harrison to discuss his new book! Registration for zoom is required. See you there! Zoom link:
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RT @AnthroAtWayne: First Fridays with Anthropology are back! Join us next Friday 9/6 at 3 pm for a hybrid talk with the esteemed Dr. Daniel…
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First Fridays with Anthropology are back! Join us next Friday 9/6 at 3 pm for a hybrid talk with the esteemed Dr. Daniel Harrison to discuss his new book 📚 (Zoom registration link:
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