In 2016, the Orton Prize for excellence in Anthropology was awarded to Isabel Hanson, who will be spending the summer in the Berkshires, doing ethnographic research on the community health worker programs in North Adams, under the auspices of the Center for Learning in Action. The… Continue reading »
All the best wishes to the graduates in Anthropology and Sociology this year! We miss you already! Anthropology ANSO graduates at year-end-dinner (not pictured: Kevin Eagan, Aubrey Kennefick, Susie Paul, Danny Seidita) Nicolette Caravelli Hadley DesMeules Isabel Hanson Sociology Peter Cihon Kevin… Continue reading »
On April 19, 2016, ANSO faculty and majors got together to play Cards Against Humanity with an ANSO twist. The game, brought to us by the Senior Elders Peter Cihon, Isabel Hanson and Susmita Paul, was a huge success and a great way to welcome 18 (!) new majors! Click… Continue reading »
Meet Joel Lee, the new Assistant Professor of Anthropology in conversation with Susie Paul ’16: What courses are you teaching at Williams this semester? Anthro 101 and a seminar on Islam and Anthropology. The line-up next year, in addition to 101 (which we’ve recently renamed “How to… Continue reading »
Join the ANSO students for the last snacks before the break! This one features Anthropology. See you on Thursday March 17 at 9pm in Mabie Room! … Continue reading »
On March 15, 2016, Cultural Anthropologist David Bond spoke at a joint session of Environmental Justice (ANTH 332, taught by prof. Vena) and Race and the Environment (SOC 211, taught by prof. Manigault-Bryant). Bond is faculty and senior associate in the Center for the Advancement of Public Action… Continue reading »
Join us for a talk by Elijah Anderson, a renowned Yale sociologist who will be speaking on Black Space, White Space and the Persistence of Racial Segregation on Thursday March 3 at 7pm in Griffin 6. Students interested in joining prof. Anderson for ANSO-hosted lunch on Friday March 4 should contact… Continue reading »
Join Natalie Vena and colleagues at Images Cinema for a discussion and screening of Spike Lee’s new film Chi-Raq on March 5, 2016. Free with Williams Student ID!… Continue reading »
Join the ANSO students for a study break on Wednesday, February 10th, 2015 in Sawyer’s Mabie Room. It’s the first Snacks of the semester! Featuring homemade cheesy garlic bread and chocolate chip cookies, as well as the typical fare of vegetables, chips, and dips. … Continue reading »
Curious about thesis research? Considering applying for the Mellon Mays? On Tuesday, January 26th, Peter Cihon, Susie Paul and Elena Zifkin will present progress reports on their theses. If you are considering undertaking a research project in the future, join us between 4:00-6:00 p.m. in 241 Hollander Hall to hear… Continue reading »