Forensic anthropology course, healthcare experiences in other countries, archaeology
events, forensics and other conferences

1) AT IUN
    1A) Anthropology Club meeting
    1B) IUN Adult Education Forensic Anthropology course
    1C) IUN Medical students talk about experiences in Kenya & Costa Rica
    1D) IUN Cafeteria reopens
    1E) 9-11 remembrance on campus
    1F) Gay activist Chrissy Gephardt speaks at IUN
    1G) COAS Research Conference deadline extended by a few days.
2)  In Chicago:
    2A) Doctors Without Borders: A Refugee Camp outdoor educational exhibit
3)  In Indiana:
    3A)  September is Indiana Archaeology Month; many events and talks listed
    3B) Indiana Academy of Science Call for Papers extended; meeting in October
4)  In Illinois:
    4A) MIDWEST FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY ASSOCIATION MEETING
5) In Costa Rica: study primates over holiday break

Scroll down to find the details of each item above

1) AT IUN
    1A) IUN Anthropology Club meets  Wednesday, September 12th, at 7 pm in the
Women’s Center (Savannah 207). All of you are welcome to join us and share ideas
about the remainder of the semester.
Newly elected officers are:
New Position of Public Relations Representative: David Whitlock
Secretary: Rachel Snedecor with assistance of Jaclyn Hac
Treasurer: Katie Eyermann
Vice President: James Wesolowski
President: Beckie Andis

    1B) You can still register today and tomorrow for an Adult Education Forensic
Anthropology course taught by Dr Kathleen Forgey in the IUN Anthropology Lab in
Marram 341.
This course is an introduction to forensic anthropology, which uses biological
methods to examine and identify human skeletal remains in a legal context.
Discussions, readings, and hands-on laboratory sessions will cover a variety of
subjects including: basic skeletal anatomy, methods of individualization (age, sex,
and ancestry), and manner of death.   Given the nature of forensic anthropological
investigations, some portions of the course will include graphic depictions of human
remains and handling human skeletal material.  Books will be ordered on August 30 so
sign up early. Late enrollees will not have the book the first night of class.
Wednesdays, September 12-October 17
6:00-8:30 p.m., $129 (includes booklet and supplies)
Register after August 30 - $139
To register or for more info, visit Adult Education in Sycamore, Room 300
Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone Number: (219) 980-6806
E-Mail Address: lszalm@iun.edu
or email Dr Forgey for specific questions: mkforgey@yahoo.com
http://www.iun.edu/~adultedu/#courses

    1C) Indiana University School of Medicine-Northwest is pleased to announce
a special seminar presentation, "A Different Perspective: An American's
Experience Providing International Healthcare," presented by two of
IUSM-Northwest's current second-year medical students.  Marissa Vawter
and Asim Sheriff will discuss their personal experiences as exchanges
students in Kenya and Costa Rica, respectively, during the summer of
2007.     additional information:
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 11 from 12 noon - 1 PM in room
2058 on the second floor in the Dunes Medical Professional Building.
The Indiana University-Kenya Partnership is a bilateral exchange program between
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Moi University School ofMedicine,
in Kenya. This past year, one of IUSM-Northwest's student doctors, Marissa Vawter,
spent the summer of 2007 in Kenya as a Slemenda Scholar.
Please join us as Marissa presents a slide show of her experiences in Eldoret (home
to Kenya's second largest hospital) and Amukura, a rural village near theUganda
border.  Marissa will discuss the Slemenda application process, Indiana'spartnership
with Moi University, and The Academic Model for the Prevention and Treatment of HIV
(AMPATH), one of the most comprehensive and successful HIV control systems in Africa.
Following Marissa's presentation, one of her IUSM-Northwest classmates, Asim Sheriff,
will speak for 5-10 minutes on his experiences this past summer as an exchange
student in Costa Rica.
Together, Marissa and Asim hope to provide a realistic picture of the challenges and
joys of providing healthcare in a third-world setting, and to encourage other IU
medical students and residents to take advantage of the numerous international
outreach opportunities that are available.

    1D)  The IUN cafeteria located in Moraine Student Center reopens on Monday, 9/10/07.
 The hours of operation are as follows:
Monday -  Thursday:  7:30am – 6:30pm
Friday:  7:30am – 2:00pm

    1E)  On Tuesday, September 11, at 8:45 a.m.,
IU Northwest faculty, staff, students and the community are invited and encouraged to
gather around the flag infront of Hawthorn Hall (off of Broadway) to remember the
victims of September 11, 2001 and to honor those who worked on the subsequent relief
effort.  A short ceremonywill include the singing of our national anthem by IU
Northwest Police Department Sgt. Tipton, lowering the flag to half-staff,and a
moment of silence.
On Wednesday, September 12, at 8:45 a.m., the flag will be raised markingthe end of
this remembrance.

    1F) Gay activist Chrissy Gephardt, daughter of former Dem House Majority
Leader and 2004 presidential contender Dick Gephardt, will appear at IU Northwest
Sept. 12, from 7 – 9 p.m., where she will deliver a presentation entitled “How to be
a Gay-Straight Ally”.   Gephardt’s sexual orientation was revealed inthe media during
the 2004 Democratic primary, when she campaigned actively on behalf of her father.
Students, faculty and the Northwest Indiana community are invited to attend this
special presentation.  The event will be held in the IU Northwest Savannah Center
Auditorium.  Sponsored by the IU Northwest Department of Communication, an event
featuring someone who has worked on the front lines of American politicalwars and of
battle for social justice.  For more information about Chrissy Gephardt visit
http://chrissygephardt.com/.

    1G)  Due to a great show of interest in the conference, and requests foran
extension of the deadline, abstracts for the 4th Annual COAS Research Conference will
be accepted through 5:00pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants:  A Celebration of Research in Arts and Sciences
Fourth Annual Indiana University Northwest Student & Faculty Research Conference
The IU Northwest College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting its fourth annual
scholarly research conference on November 15 and 16, 2007. The purpose ofthe
conference is to showcase research and creative activity by a wide range of
participants. These include IU Northwest students and alumni, emeritus, full-time and
part-time faculty, and their cohorts from other universities and researchfacilities.
 Students and faculty are invited to submit an abstract of up to 250 words on a
topic of their choice for papers, posters, or artistic presentations.  Pre-organized
panels will be considered.  Faculty may nominate students to present outstanding
scholarship/creative work only after reaching agreement with the student.Student
papers must be overseen by a faculty liaison that will provide appropriate mentoring
and ensure that the papers meet disciplinary standards of excellence.  Formal
presentations may not exceed 15-20 minutes.  All abstracts will be externally reviewed.
Abstracts should contain the following information:
"    full name and title of the presenter
"    title of presentation
"    school and department affiliation
"    name of faculty sponsor if applicable
"    phone number
"    email address
"    equipment or supply requests
"    agreement to read paper in 15 to 20 minutes
"    definitive abstract of between 200 and 250 words.
The deadline for submitting abstracts is September 11, 2007 by 5 pm.  Please submit
abstracts to Mary Hackett, Department of Chemistry, Marram Hall 243,
maehacke@iun.edu, or via fax at (219) 980-6673
Please see http://www.iun.edu/~asrescon/welcome.shtml for more information on this
and previous year's conferences.



2)  In Chicago:
    2A) Doctors Without Borders: A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City
An outdoor educational exhibit staffed by aid workers who will help you imagine that
you are one of the 33 million people who have fled conflict around the world.
Sept 19-23     9 am -5:30 pm  (allow up to an hour for the tour) in GrantPark
For more info and other Doctors without Border events elsewhere:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/education/refugeecamp/chicago/


3)  In Indiana:
    3A)  September is Indiana Archaeology Month; selected events:
    September 12. 9am-2pm. Indian Creek Middle School-Large Group Instruction
Room, 801 W. Indian Creek Dr., Trafalgar, IN. Archaeology as Anthropology:
Artifacts and Features in the Bigger Picture. DNR Archaeologists Tim Wright
and Cathy Draeger will be available to conduct artifact identifications and discuss
archaeology. Others interested in archaeology will be available to discuss
experimental archaeology and flintknapping. For further information, contact Tom
Haywood at thawood@nhj.k12.in.us or at 317/878-2130 (ext. 6353 after 2pm
please).
    September 14. 10:30am- 7pm (CDT). Washington Park, Michigan City. Come
see the Denis Sullivan Tallship sail into Michigan City. Learn more aboutLake
Michigan Maritime history and underwater archaeology at this free event. For
further information, contact Mike Molnar, Indiana DNR Lake Michigan Coastal
Program, at 317/233-0132; mmolnar@dnr.IN.gov. Go to
http://voyage.pierwisconsinorg/ds/schooner.php to learn more about the ship.
    September 15. 12pm- 2pm (EDT). Native American Museum, 5170 E. Poplar St.,
Terre Haute, IN. Have you ever thought of what early peoples ate or how they
cooked their food? DHPA archaeologist, Cathy Draeger, will be giving a
presentation on prehistoric living and assisting with a hands-on activityin pottery
making. Bring your creativity! There will also be free outreach materialson
prehistoric and historic archaeology and archaeological T-shirts for sale. For
additional information, contact Jane Creedon at 812/877-6007 or
jane.creedon@terrehaute.in.gov.
    September 15. 9am- 5pm (EDT). Sheridan’s Veteran’s Park, Gazebo, Sheridan,
IN. Sheridan’s Boxley Cabin Public Archaeology Day. Co-sponsored by the
Sheridan Community Schools, the Sheridan Historical Society and the Town of
Sheridan.  Volunteers will perform various scientific duties:  small excavations,
screenings and other detection activities to locate artifacts below ground like
privies and root cellars.  There is no entrance fee, but participants need to request
an application
to participate and tell about their interest. Bring your own lunch/drinks.
Applications available at the Sheridan Historical Society or Town Hall. For further
information, contact Brenda Bush, 317/758-5845; bbush0712@sbcglobal.net.
    September 17. 7pm (EDT). Monon Public Library, Monon, IN. “Flintknapping-
Do You Know What it is?” Presenter Ed Mosher in costume will demonstrate his
flintknapping skills and tell of the hardships of the Native Americans during the
Ice Age. For further information contact Peggy Horton at 219/253-6517 or
phorton@monon.lib.in.us.
    September 19. 6pm. Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville, IN. Staffan
Peterson, Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, will give
a lecture on this year’s archaeological investigations at the Angel Mounds site. For
further information contact Mike Linderman at 812-853-3956.
    The Adriel Heisey photo exhibit, From Above, Images of a Storied Land, has been
extended through October 25, 2007 through the generosity of the Center for Desert
Archaeology, Tucson, Arizona and the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The outstanding response to the exhibit has prompted Angel
Mounds State Historic Site to extend the closing date of the exhibit.  Visitors to
the 25th Annual Native American Days On Sept. 28-30 will be able to view the exhibit
as part of their general admission to the festival.  The exhibit consistsof 28 large
scale aerial photographs of archaeological sites throughout the American Southwest
and Mexico.  Mr. Heisey has been taking aerial photos for years from his home-built
ultra-light.  His work has been featured in National Geographic and shownat the
Smithsonian.  This will be the last showing of these photos before they are returned
to The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and The Center for Desert Archaeology,
Tucson, Arizona.  Angel Mounds SHS is the only Midwest venue for the show, which has
mostly traveled throughout the western states. The exhibit is sponsored by the Glenn
Black Lab of Archaeology, The Friends of Angel Mounds, The Division of Museums and
Historic Sites.  Contributors are The Newburgh National Bank, Firefly Southern Grill
(Evansville), Riverwind Gallery (Newburgh), HUB International, S. Anderson and
Company (Evansville), Kitchen Affairs (Evansville), Cruise Anything and The Don
Mattingly Family.
The majority of the photographs are framed in 5 ½ by 4 ½ foot frames,increasing the
detail and the wonder of the sites featured.
 For more information, please contact Angel Mounds State Historic Site at (812)
853-3956.
    More Archaeology Month events at:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/archmonth/pdf/2007calendarevents.pdf

    3B) Indiana Academy of Science Call for Papers - Anthro Section
deadline extended – Although the deadline has passed for abstract submissions, they
are still accepting abstracts for the anthropology section.
“I am contacting you today with the hopes that you will pass around the
word and take part in the upcoming Indiana Academy of Science meetings.
I am trying to encourage more abstract submissions for both poster and
podium presentations.  These meetings are a great way to share with
colleagues around the state the current research that is ongoing.  The
UINDY community as well as IAS would greatly appreciate you spreading
this email/invitation to your colleagues, graduate students and
undergraduate students.  In the past this meeting has been forum to
broaden students perspectives as well as uniting scientists from all
areas of the discipline.  Thank you for your time” ...Molly Schiel
Memo from John Langdon and Molly Schiel...............
Greetings!
    As many of you know John Langdon and UIndy are hosting the Indiana
Academy of Science (IAS) meetings October 25-26.  We are very honored to
host these events for the first time since 1986 and would like to have a
great showing.  This includes presentations and posters of ongoing
research from students and faculty here at the University.  We would
also encourage faculty and students to get involved early and become IAS
members (student membership is very reasonable at $10/year).
     We understand that October seems a long way off but the deadline
for abstract submission is fast approaching.  In fact, the cut off date
for abstracts is September 1st!  So I would like to personally encourage
all of you to consider a submission for a poster or podium presentation.
I would also like to ask for any student volunteers to help with setup,
directing people around campus and preparing registration materials.
Please contact Molly Schiel or John Langdon.
    If you have any questions please feel free to email me
(schielm@uindy.edu) or look at the IAS website
(http://www.indianaacademyofscience.org).  Abstract submission as well as
registration is available on the website and attached to this email.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Molly Schiel
schielm@uindy.edu


4)  In Illinois:
    4A) MIDWEST BIOARCHAEOLOGY AND FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
 ..  NOVEMBER 2 – 4 2007
MIDWEST MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS
For info and registration go to:
http://www.luc.edu/anthropology/barfaa/  (Page does not work in Firefox)
Students are welcome.


5)  ABROAD:
Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course
The State University of New York at Oneonta and Danta: Association for Conservation
of the Tropics are pleased to announce a Primate Behavior and Conservation Field
Course to be held in Costa Rica from December 28, 2007 to January 17, 2008.  This
program is open to people of all academic backgrounds. Participants may enroll on
either a credit or non-credit basis.
The course will be held at El Zota Biological Field Station in North-eastern Costa
Rica. The course is designed to provide students with training in primatebehavior,
ecology and conservation in a field setting. During the first half of thecourse,
students will learn how to (1) collect data on the behavior of free-ranging primates,
(2) measure environmental variables, including assessment of resource availability,
(3) measure population size, and (4) map the field site. In the second half of the
course, in consultation with the instructor, each student carries out an independent
research project. Students in the past have investigated such topics as feeding
ecology, positional behavior, and habitat use in the mantled howler monkey,
white-faced capuchin and black-handed spider monkey. Students will be involved in
applied conservation during a 4 day field trip to Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s
Caribbean coast.
The cost of the course is $1850, and includes all within-country transportation,
room and board, and expenses for a 4 day field trip.  It does NOT includeyour
international flight, airport taxes ($25), accommodation and meals for the first and
last nights in San Jose. The deadline for registration is December 1, 2007.
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. This does not include tuition at the State
University of New York at Oneonta.
Academic Tuition
You can obtain academic credit for this course through the Department of Anthropology
at the State University of New York, Oneonta. Participants enrolled for 6academic
credits will pay a total tuition fee of $181 per credit (or the current tuition rate)
for New York State Residents or $442 per credit (or the current tuition rate) for
non-residents
To learn more about the Primate Behavior and Conservation field course, please visit
our website (http:www.danta.info), or email us at kdingess@danta.info.
Hope to see you in Costa Rica!
Kimberly Dingess
Director, DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics
31 Pine Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-0315
kdingess@danta.info
http://www.danta.info