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PhD Candidate Felix Giroux Presents at Harvard University

 
Anthropology PhD candidate Felix Giroux presented a talk at Harvard University earlier this month. The talk is part of the Weatherhead Canada Program seminar series which offers presentations by public figures, scholars, artists, and experts in

Millie Creighton’s 35 years of service at UBC recognized in Tempus Fugit Ceremony

 
Congratulations to Dr. Millie Creighton who was recently inducted into the Tempus Fugit (time flies) club at UBC after 35 years of service. The Tempus Fugit and Quarter Century Club Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes UBC faculty with 35

Congratulations to our SSHRC Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant Awardees

 
Congratuations to Anthropology's Dr. Shaylih Muehlmann and Dr. Mark Turin who have been awarded SSHRC Insight Grants, and Postgraduate Fellow Courtneay Hopper who has received an Insight Development Grant.
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Upcoming Events

Anthropology colloquia

Dr. John Marston: Local Ecological Knowledge and Imperial Demands in Agricultural Practice

December 5, 2024
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm


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Broaden your horizon under the teachings of empathetic people

Sloan Ferguson
BA 2021, Anthropology