Opiates and the Masses: Populist Oligarchy and the Totalitarian Itch in the U.S.
Dr. Hugh Gusterson’s article “Opiates and the Masses: Populist Oligarchy and the Totalitarian Itch in the US.” was published in Today’s Totalitarianism (Feb. 20204) In it, he explores contributing factors behind the opiate addiction crisis in the U.S.: More a corporate oligarchy than a properly functioning democracy, the U.S. is increasingly characterized by widening income […]
Diaspora, War, Gaza
Dr. Hugh Gusterson’s latest guest editorial in February’s Anthropology Today examines how diasporic communities influence modern wars amidst globalization and rising ethnonationalism. It discusses historical tensions between states and diasporas during conflicts, referencing world wars and recent issues involving Chinese Americans in the US. The editorial highlights the roles played by diasporas in various conflicts, […]
Millie Creighton on Japan, Past and Present
Dr. Millie Creighton has been invited to speak at the upcoming Japan Past & Present series of events hosted by UCLA and USC. In particular she will be part of a symposium on “Teaching Tea” and presenting on initiating and teaching the Anth 435 class in the Department of Anthropology, on “The Japanese Tea Ceremony” […]
Dr. Helena Zeweri Coordinates Borders Research Group
The Borders Research Group (Migration Studies, UBC) aims to advance interdisciplinary dialogues about border regimes and the lived experience of borders through reading seminars, speaker events, and written and creative expression. The group, which is coordinated by Anthropology’s Dr. Helena Zeweri, recently released the first issue of their biannual zine. The zine “The Poetics and […]
Future-Proofing Your Town Sounds Great, Until You Try It
Dr. Sara Shneiderman was interviewed for a recent article in The Atlantic. The article “Future Proofing Your Town Sounds Great, Until You Try It” by Michaela Cavanagh, looks at the Lytton community’s experience in the wake of the catastrophic 2021 wildfires. “Sure, it might be a positive thing to be a model community that helps […]
Dr. Andrew Martindale work with Indigenous Communities recognized with SSHRC Impact Award
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Martindale who has received the nationally prestigious Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Impact – Connection Award 2023 for his scholarship in partnership with Indigenous communities. Dr. Martindale’s work focuses on issues that respond to historic and ongoing colonial processes beginning with the theft of Indigenous land and including […]
Sara Shneiderman Receives Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Congratulations to Associate Professor Sara Shneiderman, who recently received the 2023 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring (mid-career category). The Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring recognizes academic staff members at the University of British Columbia who demonstrate outstanding performance in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research, as well as postdoctoral fellows and visiting […]
Faculty in the News – December 2023 Round Up
Anthropology faculty are often asked for interviews and comment by the media — on a variety of topics. Here are just a few recent examples: Dr. Hugh Gusterson: An interview in the PKU Financial Review (Peking University’s HSBC Business School) “We have to find a way to make the world feel secure” A Q&A […]
Leslie Robertson promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Robertson on her promotion to Full Professor (effective July 1, 2023)! Dr. Robertson’s promotion is a testament to her stellar scholarship and international reputation for innovative methods, dedicated and rigorous teaching and graduate supervision, and long-term commitment to collaborative research. Her work is impressive in its breadth and quality, spanning diverse […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Cooperative Research with Gitxaala
On Monday, October 23, 25 years of cooperative community-based research was celebrated in Lach Klan, Gitxaała. The dinner was hosted by Professor hagwil hayetsk (Charles Menzies) on behalf of UBC. Dr Clare Crowston, Dean of Arts, UBC-V was also there on behalf of UBC to acknowledge the work and support and involvement of Gitxaała community […]