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Anthropology Club Minutes for October 22, 2003

I. Book Sale

A. We will have enough tables

1) Currently looking for a new locked space so we do not have the same problem with missing tables next semester
2) 30 tables were purchased today by IUN
3) Nice advertisement in Business section of local newspaper and in Phoenix .

II. Habitat for Humanity is all rapped up

A. Presented check for $200.00 to Linda Anderson in Student Services today

1) Phoenix came down and took picture of executive committee

III. Grad and Field school references will be purchased by club for students use

A. American Anthropological Association guide to graduate schools

1) Includes listings of universities, professors, and detailed programs all over the country, addresses and phone numbers included

(a) This is a great starting point of reference for undergrads who are interested in masters and PhD programs

B. AFOB Archaeology Institute of America

1) The 2004 issue will be purchased and offers field school opportunities, and sites all over the world.

C. Once ordered they will be kept in Dr. Mucci's office and will be open to all interested students

IV. Grand Valley State University Medical Imaging in Bioanthropology

A. Peru 2004 Season Workshop November 14-15, 2003

1) Workshop fulfills requirements to participate in 2004 for Peru field research seasons

(a) First come, first served

2) 2003 Peru Season Workshop is designed to prepare radiographers an other appropriate persons (as approved by the Director for field work in Peru radio graphing pre-Columbian mummies, and animal bone, pottery, and other artifacts as needed. The workshop will also serve as an orientation and informational forum for those who have professional interest in bioanthropological investigations using medical imaging. The field work season in Peru is usually May-July but many condition can impact the actual assignment dates and locations.

3) The 2004 field research season emphasis will be on radiography and surface survey work of new sites along with completion of research projects. Field research teams will be selected to best carry out specific research proposals. This workshop will help orient participants to a diverse range of fields of study as well as research guidelines.

4) Program

Friday, November 14 (8:30am-4 pm)

• Orientation to the medical imaging in bioanthropology studies program
• Radiography of Peruvian mummies and artifacts
• Basic research proposal design
• Ancient Peruvian cultures
• Basic excavation techniques
• Osteology and paleo-pathology
• social and cultural anthropology issues
• Archaeology laboratory techniques
• Evening dinner party

Saturday, November 15 (8:00am- 6:00pm)

• International Travel Issues and Expectations
• Basic anthropology issues for radiographers
• Mummy bundles, Positing and artifact handling
• Dry bone, KVP, and Polaroid techniques
• Manual film Processing

Sunday, November 16

• Optional plenary session on research design
• Optional discussion of field season possibilities

B. Kathy Forgey, Assistant Director of the Center (and IUN faculty member on research leave), will be one of the workshop faculty members

C. Fees

1) $150 students
2) $295 others

D. Questions:

Kathy Forgey contact info: phone: 219-926-5913; mforgey@iun.edu
Rick Carlton: phone 601-331-5953, carltonr@gvsu.edu
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences School of Health Profession
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan k Street
Grand Rapids , MI 49503