We hope everyone has returned from break invigorated and inspired! For anyone unsure of what we mean by Human Sciences or who wants to learn more about this unique program at UD, we welcome you to join us this Spring semester for our one-hour, pass/fail course: Introducing the Human Sciences (HUSC 2101), on Wednesdays from 11:00-11:50 am. Other HUSC courses being offered this semester are the following: HUSC 2301: World in the 21st Century HUSC 3311: The Arts in…
Check out what Hank Walter (HUSC, ’16) is doing as a member of AmeriCorps VISTA (volunteer in service to America)! http://www.oakdaleleader.com/section/44/article/18833/
Mary Moss’ (HUSC, ’17) thesis work on “Alcohol Use at Catholic Universities” has been accepted for a poster presentation at the Society for Applied Anthropology annual meeting. The 2017 meeting will be held in Santa Fe, NM, from March 28-April 1.
I recently returned from the American Anthropological Association meeting where I joined my colleagues from the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) in promoting our annual Careers Expo. The great news is there are a variety of businesses, organizations, governmental institutions, etc., looking to employ someone with a human sciences background! For those with a particular interest in anthropology, check out the NAPA careers page for more information: http://practicinganthropology.org/careers/
Human Sciences is sponsoring its second roundtable discussion of the fall semester this coming Tuesday, November 1, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in Gorman Faculty Lounge. Dr. Carla Pezzia (Human Sciences in the Contemporary World) will talk about immigration and its effects on families. Dr. Mark Petersen (History) will talk about the historical background to pro- and anti-immigration movements. Dr. John Norris (Theology) will talk about the position on immigration of the Roman Catholic Church. The presentations will be followed…