2011 April « American Anthropological Association

Help Expand AAA Programming

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Joslyn O.

AAA has a history for producing quality programs that advance anthropology and allow for expansion of our research and teaching to new audiences. Program growth and development depend on the generous contributions of members like you! Among the many worthwhile activities, awards and programs that the AAA supports through its fundraising efforts are the following [...]

Filed under: Association Business, Resources | Tagged: AAA Endowment Fund, advancing anthropology, annual campaign, fundraising, Gray Literature and Technical Report Portal, Internship Program, RACE Educational Outreach | 1 Comment »

“Aliceheimer’s” – one family’s journey through Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Joslyn O.

AAA member, Dana Walrath is a medical anthropologist that tilts perspective on how to heal. UVM News reporter, Lee Ann Cox describes Walrath’s work: As a professor and anthropologist in UVM’s College of Medicine, as well as an artist and writer, Walrath advances ideas about what world cultures can teach doctors and other caregivers about nurturing [...]

Filed under: Anthro in the Media, Commentary | Tagged: Aliceheimers, Alzheimers disease, Dana Walrath, medical anthropology, University of Vermont | Comments Off

New AN Website to Launch in September

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Amy

The following article appears on page 11 of the May Anthropology News. I’m excited to announce our plan to create the new www.anthropology-news.org. This added service of Anthropology News will help members get more of their work, ideas and analyses published on a faster timeline. The new website is the first step in AN’s long [...]

Filed under: Publications | Tagged: Anthropology News | Comments Off

AAA Student Internship Deadline Reminder

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Joslyn O.

The May 1st deadline to apply for the AAA Student Internship Program is quickly approaching. AAA is pleased to offer two internship opportunities funded by member donations for the summer of 2011. In partnership with host organizations in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, one placement will focus on cultural resource management, historical preservation and artifact [...]

Filed under: Association Business, Career/Funding/Awards, Resources | Tagged: Department of the Navy, gender equality, International Center for Research on Women, Naval History & Heritage Command, poverty, Research, summer internship opportunity, underwater archaeology | Comments Off

Count AAA in for World Malaria Day

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Joslyn O.

AAA is recognizing World Malaria Day with a special virtual issue of Medical Anthropology Quarterly. This virtual issue will be available to the public via Wiley Online Library from April 25 to July 15, 2011. Wiley-Blackwell is AAA’s publishing partner and host of AnthroSource. Approximately half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria, particularly [...]

Filed under: Advocacy, Association Business, Publications | Tagged: anthropologist, AnthroSource, catalyst of change, ethnography, human behavior studies, malaria, Medical Anthropology Quarterly, public health care policies, virtual journal edition, Wiley Online Library, Wiley-Blackwell, World Health Organization, World Malaria Day | 8 Comments »

Earth Day Roundup

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joslyn O.

On this Earth Day, we’re celebrating anthropologists! Many anthropologists have been newsmakers lately, so here is a media round up to add to your weekend read: Why Three Cups of Tea Won’t Save Afghanistan – Rachel Newcomb (Rollins College) Wheaton College Appoints Dean of Global and Experiential Learning – Laura Montgomery (Westmont College) Mixed Unions [...]

Filed under: Anthro in the Media, Commentary | Tagged: anthropologists, Anthropology and Environment Section, Arkansas Tech University, Bullfrog films, CSSS de La Montagne, Daromir Rudnyckyj, Deirdre Meintel, Earth Day, EPA, Guggenheim Fellowship, Huffington Post, Jennifer Roberston, Joshua Lockyer, Josiane Le Gall, Laura Montgomery, Linfield College, locally grown foods, Montreal Gazette, New York Times Magazine, Rachel Newcomb, Rollins College, Stanley Ann Dunham, Thomas Love, Universite de Montreal, University of Michigan, University of Victoria, Vancouver Sun, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Wheaton Patch | 1 Comment »

AAA Member Elected President of American Institute of Pakistan Studies

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Joslyn O.

Congratulations to AAA member, Kamran Asdar Ali in the recent presidential election for the American Institute of Pakistan Studies. He will begin presidency of the American Institute of Pakistan Studies this fall. Ali is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin.

Filed under: Anthro in the Media, Career/Funding/Awards | Tagged: AIPS, American Institute of Pakistan Studies, anthropology, Kamran Asdar Ali, middle east studies, professor of anthropology, University of Texas - Austin | 1 Comment »

American Council of Learned Societies Public Fellows Program

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Joslyn O.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the inaugural competition of its Public Fellows program. In 2011 the program will place eight recent Ph.D.s in two-year staff positions at partnering agencies in government and the non-profit sector, beginning as early as September 2011. Fellows will participate in the substantive work of these agencies and [...]

Filed under: Career/Funding/Awards, Resources | Tagged: AAU, ACLS, American Council of Learned Societies, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Association of American Universities, Council on Foundations, DOS, IIE, Institute for International Education, National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education, New York City Department of Culutural Affairs, NITLE, Ph.D opportunities, Public Fellows Program, U.S. Department of State | Comments Off

Animal Odd Couples, Is There a Common Bond?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joslyn O.

AAA Member, Barbara King, shares her research with CBS Sunday Morning Show host, Steven Hartman in this televised segment on animal friendships. This interview complements King’s recently released book Being With Animals. Click on the video for news segment, or click here.

Filed under: Anthro in the Media | Tagged: animal friendships, Barbara J. King, Being With Animals, CBS, CBS Sunday Morning Show, odd couples, Steven Hartman | Comments Off

AAA Members, It Is Time To Cast Your Vote

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Joslyn O.

Hello AAA Members, It is time to vote and I think you are going to like the new, improved, streamlined on-line voting system. The candidates and their engaging/quixotic photos and their erudite/informative platform statements, and in some cases changes to bylaws will be available to you, in a direct link from the AAA website. Everything you [...]

Filed under: Association Business | Tagged: AAA candidates, AAA member vote, AnthroGateway, executive board members, section candidates | 4 Comments »

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