Welcome to the IUN Anthropology Newsletter. I am resuming it after a couple of months off.
The newsletter is sent to all students and faculty in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, to several hundred other students and faculty at IUN and other universities near and far who have subscribed; the newsletter is also relayed by several faculty and students at other schools to their own list serves, and we also have subscribers among the general public. To unsubscribe, just reply with the subject “unsubscribe”.
The newsletters contain information about events in anthropology and related disciplines like sociology, biology, etc., in the Indiana and Chicago areas, particularly those at IUN and nearby schools – but there is not much going on in mid-summer. They also contain job notices, particularly part time jobs and jobs that do not require a PhD, and other unusual openings not likely to be posted on the AAA or similar sites. We also feature news items of interest and interesting internet sites. This issue also contains information about some new or unusual fall anthropology and sociology courses at IUN. Submissions are welcome, just reply to this email.
Scroll down to find what you are interested in:
1) Events at IUN:
Glen Park neighborhood
2) Events nearby:
Native American events: pow-wows and arts;
Archaeology talk about Starved Rock;
Disability Parade;
Free dental screenings;
3) Conferences in the Midwest
Stone tools and Atlatls;
Historical Archaeology;
Midwest Archaeology
Pesticides and museum collections;
Biotech Industry;
4) Interesting stuff on the Internet:
new species of monkey
Microsoft hires anthropologists
History Channel grants $$$
Native American humor – a possible guest speaker?
5) Two interesting new IUN Anthropology courses for fall:
People of the World and Hollywood Indians
6) JOBS:
two forensic anthro;
several part time teaching anthro etc in Chicago;
three FT bio jobs in Chicago;
Anthropology tour guide needed;
need paid research subjects in Chicago;
Hospice in Hammond needs volunteers.
7) News items:
local Native Americans to travel to Polynesia to study canoe building; note the list includes two people from IUN: John Low and Cheryl Cash.
1) Events at IUN:
You are cordially invited to attend the July 2005 edition of the Glen
Park Conversation, scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, from 4:00 to 5:30
p.m. in the IUN Library, 2nd Floor. Our featured guests will be Randy
Jacobs and Mary Lee. They will tell us about the "Weed and Seed"
program and its benefits for our campus and the Glen Park neighborhood.
(Operation Weed and Seed is a strategy that aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity.)
As always, Conversations Coordinator Garrett Cope will have some
surprises, too. Please join our Glen Park neighbors for some lively conversation and
fun. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Stephen G. McShane
Librarian, Archivist/Curator
Calumet Regional Archives and
Interim Library Director
Voice: 219-980-6628
Email: smcshane@iun.edu
http://www.iun.edu/~lib/crahome.htm
2) Events nearby:
Perhaps the most complete list of Native American events in the Midwest is posted on the website of The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian; they have links to pages of their own and related tours and events at: http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/programs.html#upcoming
and also a list of pow-wows and art events, including several in Indiana such as the Indian Arts Expo on Oct 29 & 30 in Merrillville: http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/relatedevents.htm
Dr Robert Hall, author of “An Archaeology of the Soul”, will give a lecture about the prehistory of Starved Rock on Sept 25 at the Chicago Archaeological Society meeting at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston at 3:00 p.m.
http://archaeology.about.com/od/anthropolog1/fr/hall.htm
http://www.museum.state.il.us/iaaa/chicagohome.htm
Fall programs at the Field Museum include two National Geographic anthropology talks:
Jared Diamond: Guns, Germs, and Steel: Tues Oct 11 7:30 pm
Frank Hiebert: Lost Treasures of Afghanistan: Tues Oct 25 7:30 pm
Tickets cost $48 and up; advance purchase is recommended; go to:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/chicago/
The 2005 DISABILITY PARADE in Chicago
July 23rd 2005, Saturday
Parade route:
11 a.m.: Line-up at Randolph and Halsted streets in Chicago's West Loop.
Noon: Parade Step-Off. Proceed west on Randolph Street to Union Park.
1-3 p.m.: Post-Parade Celebration in Union Park.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/ccspd/Activities.htm
http://www.disabledandproud.com/parade.htm
Free Dental Screening
* Patients needed by dental students for licensing exams
* Screening includes free limited exams and x-rays, if necessary
* No appointments necessary. Walk-ins are welcome.
Date: Friday, July 22, 2005
Time: 10AM to 3PM
Place: UIC College of Dentistry
801 S. Paulina, Room 229
Phone: 312-355-0453
If this day is not convenient for you, please call 312-355-0435 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Ozdemir (nozdem1@uic.edu) before August 3, 2005.
3) Conferences in the Midwest:
FIRST ANNUAL FALLS OF THE OHIO LITHICS CONFERENCE
SPONSORED BY FOAS – THE FALLS OF THE OHIO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Saturday July 30, 2005
The Farnsley-Moremen House, Riverside Landing
Louisville, Kentucky
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
8:00-9:00 Registration, Coffee and donuts, Presentation set-up
9:00-12:40 Presented Papers (Break at 10:40) (See separate attachment)*
12:40-2:00 Lunch Break-Box lunch provided for all who sent an RSVP
Atlatl throwing during lunch hour
Set-up for chert displays
2:00-2:45 Roundtable discussion
3:00-5:00 Chert Samples-Display and Exchange
Flintknapping-Demonstrations and participation
Continued atlatl throwing
We are still taking lunch reservations. Also, we can accommodate several additional papers, formal of informal, if anyone wants to contribute to the discussion. The geographic area has expanded somewhat outward from the immediate Falls area, so reports on sites/resources within the central Ohio Valley are acceptable.
RSVP to Anne Bader at anne.t.bader@amec.com or chezmoi@insightbb.com
Historical Archaeology of the American Experience
Midwest Historical Archaeology Conference
To Be Held At Western Michigan University, September 23-25, 2005
Features of Sat Aug 24:
9:15 Keynote Speaker: James Garman (Salve Regina University) The Historical Archaeology of the American Experience
10:00 Mark Groover (Ball State University) The Archaeology of Farmsteads
11:00 David Bush (Heidelberg College) The Archaeology of Military Life
11:45 Fred Smith (Western Michigan University) The Archaeology of Alcohol and Drinking
1:30 Jane Baxter (Depaul University) The Archaeology of Childhood and Adolescence
2:15 Deborah Rotman (Purdue University) The Archaeology of Gender
3:15 Paul Mullins (Indian University-Purdue University at Indianapolis) The Archaeology of Consumption
info at: http://www.wmich.edu/anthropology/archy_conf.html
Call for papers for the Midwest Archaeological Conference to be held in Dayton Ohio, October 20-23, 2005. Abstracts of proposed papers and symposia must be submitted by July 29. A Student Paper Competition will be held, with prizes; info at: http://www.midwestarchaeology.org/meetings.htm
Pesticide Contamination of Museum Collections Workshop
The Wisconsin State Historical Museum, in cooperation with the Wisconsin
Federation of Museums, will present a regional workshop titled "Pesticides
and Museum Collections: Guidelines for Detection and Safe Handling" on August
3rd-4th, 2005 at the Friedrick Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison
campus.
In the past, curation procedures for Native American collections included the
use of pesticides as a conservation measure. As we learn more about the
health effects of these hazardous chemicals, safety concerns have risen for
museum staff handling the objects and for tribal representatives seeking
repatriation of those objects.
The goals of this workshop include providing valuable information about
pesticide residues to museum staff and tribal representatives, as well as
facilitating a dialogue between museum professionals and tribal
representatives concerning repatriation issues. Topics covered will include:
detection of pesticides on sample objects, safe handling guidelines, and
repatriation issues involving contaminated collections.
Supported by a grant from the National Park Service, presentations and
training will be provided by:
- Nancy Lurie, PhD, Anthropology Curator Emerita, Milwaukee Public Museum.
- Nancy Odegaard, PhD, Conservator, Arizona State Museum-University of Arizona.
- Alyce Sadongei, Assistant Curator of American Indian Relations, Arizona State Museum-University of Arizona.
- Steven Siefert, MD, Medical Director, Nebraska Regional Poison Center.
- David Smith, MS, Analytical Chemist, Arizona State Museum-University of Arizona.
Lodging for workshop attendees will be available at the conference location.
The cost of the conference is $100, which includes lunch and dinner on August
3rd and lunch on August 4th. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 22ND 2005 There will be no on-site registration.
For registration materials please contact Diana Zlatanovski, Research Curator Wisconsin State Historical Society, Museum Division by calling 608/264-6574 or e-mail <mailto:dzlatanovski@whs.wisc.edu>.
BIO 2006 in Chicago, April 9-12, 2006
BIO 2006, the annual international convention for the biotech industry to
be held at McCormick Place, will be of interest to research scientists,
faculty, staff and students involved in bioscience and biotechnology
innovations, collaborations and commercial applications in the areas of
life sciences, medical devices, environmental, industrial, and food and
nutrition. Over 20,000 participants are expected to attend from the United States and over 60 other nations. Attendees are the world's leading biotechnology executives, scientists, policy makers, and journalists. This is BIO's first time in Chicago and it will provide visitors a glimpse of the Midwest's strengths in bioscience and biotechnology applications.
The multi-faceted convention includes: plenary sessions; panel discussions;
exhibit hall displays; international programs; a business forum with
company presentations; partnering meetings; a career fair; and spectacular
receptions.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/techtransfer/news_events/2006/Bio_2006_Chicago
4) Interesting stuff on the Internet:
From Bridgette Murray: New monkey species found in Tanzania
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7911585/
From Kate Gillogly: Why Microsoft has been hiring Anthropologists:
http://www.fortune.com/fortune/smallbusiness/technology/articles/0,15114,1062892,00.html
From Amy Johnson: $250,000 in Save Our History grants from The History Channel available in the Fall of 2005 to support or help fund educational programming initiatives! http://www.saveourhistory.com/
From Cara Spicer: Native American humor: "Club Red", starring Oneida comedian Charlie Hill, is a comedy show unlike any other on public radio. It's a fast-paced mix of skits, running gags, guest musicians and lots of Charlie being himself. Playing on public radio stations that dare, somewhere. http://www.clubredwithcharliehill.com/
(Cara would like the Anthropology Club to bring him to IUN for an event.)
5) Interesting fall IUN Anthropology courses:
A106 People of the Earth: Cultures of the World
(unfortunately this appears as the garbled title: PPL OF THE EARTH:CUL OF WORLD in the schedule of classes)
This course focuses on a myriad of cultures worldwide. Each section of the course will focus on a specific “cultural region” of the earth. We look at similarities and differences of several cultures within each region. Variation will be discussed in terms of geography, social structure, subsistence strategies, etc... Particular attention will be paid to how traditional cultures are changing and are changed by globalization. This course is intended for all students interested in other cultures. Beginning students will find this a great introduction to cultural anthropology. Students with some anthropological background will find an opportunity to supplement their growing understanding of the field.
Mondays only. 5:30PM to 8:15PM Instructor: Dustin Cantrell
E108/E300/S362 Hollywood Indians
The lights dim…
tom-toms and savage war cries echo in the theater…
blood thirsty savages dare to dishonor and scalp helpless pioneers…
Who will stop this horror?
E108/E300/S362 will examine America’s cinematic fascination with Native peoples. We will consider the sources for today’s film and television images including early European illustrations, map icons, paintings, photographs, and the popular Wild West Shows. We will also consider children’s cartoons, comic books and other visual materials that have contributed to the depiction of indigenous peoples in Hollywood productions.
Anthropology is the careful study of human societies and cultures, with the goal of gaining a better understanding and appreciation for diversity. How does American popular media influence our perceptions of Others? What ideas are transmitted along with pictures to large audiences? How can anthropology illuminate and deconstruct stereotypes & misunderstandings? Sign up for this class and discover a new perspective!
Instructor: Dr Mik Stokely M & W, 2:30-3:45 Students registering for the 300 level should have A104 or a Native Americans class as prerequisite.
6) JOBS:
Two forensic anthro jobs: Iraq and Florida
In IRAQ:
Subject: Physical/Forensic Anthropologist Needed for Mass Graves Position
From: "jennifer clark" <skullgirl215@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, June 22, 2005 10:40 pm
Hello all,
I am writing at the request of Dr. Trimble regarding a recently opened position on our RCLO Mass Graves Team. The position is for a physical/forensic anthropologist. The term is one year to be broken into two sessions that roughly mimic university semesters.
The location is Iraq. The qualified person must have a Ph.D. If you might be interested and would like further information, please contact me as soon as possible. This is a time sensitive position and needs to be filled quickly for logistical reasons. If you have any contacts who you think may be interested, please feel free to foward them this email and my contact information.
Thank you, I hope to hear from you soon,
Jennifer Clark
IMGT Pathology Osteology Technician
AND:
Needed: Archaeologist/Physical Anthropologist for intensive project in
Miami. Approximately 6 months in duration with opportunity to conduct
subsequent analysis. Masters degree preferable and/or extensive field
experience with prehistoric human remains. Position open immediately.
Fax or email resume with references to 954-792-9954 /
archlgcl@bellsouth.net
Chicago jobs:
Ads for adjunct instructors in Anthropology – as well as Sociology, biology, anatomy, etc – have been running in Chicago for the following colleges:
College of DuPage
City Colleges of Chicago
Moraine Valley Community College
VISITING LECTURER - one semester
The Department of Biological Sciences at UIC invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position, 8/16/05 thru 12/15/05. This is a non-tenured, temporary, teaching position. Duties include teaching BioS 335, History of Life course and supervising a teaching assistant. Minimum requirements are a Master's degree in a science field with an emphasis on Evolutionary Biology and Paleontology, and relevant teaching experience. Salary is commensurable with experience. Send CV, names and contact info of three references to: Ms. Stephanie Davis, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 W. Taylor Street m/c 066, Chicago, IL 60607, fax 312-413-2435, or email sydavis@uic.edu. Application deadline is 7/31/05. UIC is an AA/EOE.
TWO VISITING LECTURER POSITIONS - full time
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at
Chicago invites applications for two Visiting Lecturer positions for the
academic year 2005-06. One position is for the overall Coordination of the
laboratory sections of Microbiology and Cell biology courses. The other
position is for the overall Coordination of the laboratory sections of
Genetics. Duties for both positions include responsibility for setting up
and maintaining the laboratories, training and supervising teaching
assistants, assigning course grades, and course development. These are
non-tenured position. Minimum requirements are a Master's degree in a
related science field and relevant teaching experience. Minimum salary is
$30,000, including a 9-month academic year and a 2-month summer
appointment, full time. Please send resume and three reference letters to:
Stephanie Davis, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Illinois
at Chicago, 845 W. Taylor Street m/c 066, Chicago, IL 60607 or
sydavis@uic.edu. Application deadline is 7/18/05. UIC is an AA/EOE employer.
STAFF MEMBER NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL TOUR COMPANY
Our company specializes in tours throughout the
world with an archaeological and cultural emphasis
(www.farhorizons.com ). We are looking for a
hard-working, personable and enthusiastic new member
to join our busy office team in beautiful Marin
County California. This full time, salaried
position offers incredible variety and challenge.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Work with team arranging all details of tour
operations (costing, coordination with ground
operators/hotels, coordination with study leader, etc)
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in travel desirable
Fluent in a foreign language desirable - preferably Spanish
Knowledge of foreign destinations helpful
Interest in and knowledge of archaeology important
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet)
Well organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task
Patient and enjoys working with people
Good telephone voice
Outstanding verbal/writing abilities
Desire to work with communities in foreign countries
Good sense of humor helpful
If you work well under pressure, enjoy people, and
have an interest in archaeology and indigenous
peoples, email your resume, along with a cover
letter saying why you are interested in the position
mdlucas@farhorizons.com
Phone calls will not be accepted. Only applicants
meeting requirements will receive a response.
http://www.farhorizons.com
NOTE: hundreds of archaeology opportunities are circulated thru
http://www.shovelbums.org
Couch Potatoes Wanted in Chicago!
Males and females between the ages of 21 & 60
Would you like to participate in a research project that will pay you to make healthy changes in eating and physical activity?
The study has four phases. You will be compensated from $20 to $435 for each phase, with the opportunity to earn up to $730 for completing the entire study.
To get more information or enroll go to: http://www.uic.edu/labs/hprl/mbcstudy/
Principal Investigator: Bonnie Spring, Ph.D., ABPP
IRB Number: 2003-0533
Gamblers Wanted
Gamblers wanted for EEG research study (I.R.B. no. H-2000-0316). Pay is $8 per hour in a 3 to 3 1/2 hr brainwave recording session, plus subjects will be given a $10 kitty to play a simulated gambling game. Players may keep all winnings (up to a maximum of $70, average = $10. Study is to be conducted at the School of Public Health, 2121 W. Taylor, Chicago.
PI: Charles A. Warren, Ph.D Co-I: Bruce E McDonough, Ph.D. To make appointment call 312-996-1170 and leave your phone number on our private lin so we may call you. (No e-mails, please)
Blue Skies Hospice in Hammond is now open and looking for volunteers to assist in many ways, but especially for companionship; if you can give a couple of hours a week, call them at 219-554-0688
7) in the news:
NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARS/CULTURAL WORKERS FROM GREAT LAKES REGION TO VISIT GUAM, HAWAI'I.
Though an ocean and a continent separates them, the common issues and
interests between traditional canoe builders from the Pacific Islands and the
American Great Lakes region will be bridged this summer when six Native American
scholars, leaders, and cultural workers from the Great Lakes region arrive on Guam to meet with members of the Guam Seafaring community, Taotao Tano Cultural
Dancers, representatives of Nasion Chamoru, and other community leaders and
organizations.
The six visitors (identified below) will be on Guam from August 6 to August
10 as part of a cultural, educational and goodwill project called "Canoe
Crossings" that will also involve visits to Hawai'i. The purpose of this project is to promote dialogue and discussion between participants of the revival of canoe culture in Oceania and the Great Lakes region, both which have rich and important maritime traditions. In both regions, canoes - and lake/seafaring - express far more than mere modes of transportation: canoes and canoe culture are expressions of spirituality, of nationhood, of language preservation, of stewardship of the land and water, and of political and historical struggles for self-determination and sovereignty.
In their respective communities, the visitors hold important positions. Hap
McCue (Ojibwe) is an elder from Cape Croker, Ontario, Canada, and teaches
Anishinaabemoowin (Ojibwe language) at the University of Michigan. Daniel Rapp
(Potawatomi) is a tribal council member and Secretary of the Pokagon Band of
Potawatomi Indians in Southwest Michigan. John Low (Potawatomi) is a former tribal council member and tribal attorney who helped write the Pokagon Band's
constitution and now serves on the traditions and repatriation committee. Low is
also a doctoral student at the University of Michigan. Frederick Harrington
(Odawa) is from the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, and is the Vice
Chairperson of the Odawa Institute. Veronica Pasfield (Odawa) is from the Bay
Mills Band of Odawa, and is a journalist, videographer, and a doctoral student at the University of Michigan. Cheryl Cash (Cherokee) is an adjunct professor at University of Indiana Northwest, a member of the Chicago American Indian
Center, a lifelong activist in intertribal affairs in Northwest Indiana. All are active in the revival of birchbark canoe building in their communities.
In Guam, in addition to meeting with the community organizations, the
visitors will also pay courtesy visits to the Governor's Office, and to the
University of Guam's Micronesian Area Research Center. In Hawai'i they will meet with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and visit the University of Hawai'i Center for Pacific Islands Studies and Center for Hawaiian Studies.
Canoe Crossings is sponsored by the Michigan Arts of Citizenship Program, The
University of Michigan's Program in American Culture, Asian/Pacific Islander
American Studies, and Native American Studies. For more information, contact
Dr. Vicente M. Diaz, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Program in
American Culture, The University of Michigan, at vdiaz@umich.edu or (734) 834-7595.
IUN’s Dr Charles Gallmeier has published the address he gave to the North Central Sociological Association last year, entitled: “Reflections on Teaching: Introducing Sociological Virgins to the Sociological Imagination”; see him for a copy of this interesting essay on teaching introductory sociology.
--
Bob Mucci
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Anthropology
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway, Gary IN 46408
219-980-6607
RMucci@iun.edu
http://www.iun.edu/~anthronw
"Education not slogans is our motto"