We’ve compiled some AnthroDay celebration activities submitted by this year's participants. Read how others are celebrating and get inspired!
- Anthropology Club, St. Mary's College of Maryland - Plans to celebrate using Kahoot!, a guest speaker, and a meme contest!
- Anthropology Club at the University of Iowa - Planning a student mentor night! Experienced undergraduates and graduate students will provide guidance to undergraduates about how to get involved with anthropology outside of the classroom and advice regarding graduate school.
- Applied Anthropology Laboratories, Ball State University - Hosting a virtual Open House, reviewing all projects and topics of Archaeology and Anthropology in the past year.
- Department of Anthropology, Central Connecticut State University - A virtual event where an anthropologist, working in the field, can discuss their work with students and other members of the community.
- Flagler College - Through public engagement with participants in a festival focused on Black History through archaeology
- Georgia Southern University - Planning a several activities to celebrate the day, such as, finger weaving, clay pinch pots, and demonstrations of their 3D printer and archaeological technology. Additionally, an evening speaking event in collaboration with Telfair Museum of Savannah on the connections between their various faculty research paths and the Telfair event "Anthropology and the Legacy of Slavery: Archaeology, Cultural, and Medical Anthropology".
- Human Relations Area Files at Yale University - HRAF plans to host the UConn Stamford Anthropology Society for a full-day event on Monday, February 21, 2022.
- Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, St. Cyril and Methodius University - The Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology in the Republic of Macedonia is holding an Instagram challenge contest for high school students on the theme of our 'everyday surroundings', as well as virtual workshop on why we use social media.
- Miami University - The Anthropology Department is hosting a talk with Gillian Tett for World Anthropology Day. The Anthropology Club is hosting Anthropology Day Bingo.
- Minorities in Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz - Student presentations from their department through Zoom and a section of stories in an image/clips. Find our more here.
- Montgomery College - A series of virtual talks with subject experts. Topics include:
- The Veterans Eclectic: Voices of Past War, Visions of Future Peace in SE Europe (Wednesday, February 16 at 10:00 AM ET - Register here)
- Anthropology in Museums: Outside the Glass Box (Thursday, February 17 at 9:30 AM ET - Register here)
- Public Archaeology and the Politics of Memory at Baltimore’s Historic Laurel Cemetery (Thursday, February 17 at 11:00 AM ET - Register here)
- Planning for the 250th: The American 250 Foundation (Thursday, February 17 at 2:00 PM ET - Register here)
- Museum of Anthropology - Hosting a virtual celebration.
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New York Academy of Sciences Anthropology Section - Is holding a mixer in Bryant Park in New York City, on Thursday, February 17 from 4:00-6:00 PM ET. All are welcome, regardless of degree or level of experience with anthropology.
- Stanford University Archaeology Collections - Hosting their annual AnthroDay Open House to share an "on the table" preview of a planned Spring 2022 student curated exhibit, this year featuring their African collections from multiple peoples and periods.
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute - Special college visit for local high school students, with an anthro party thrown in!
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The Archaeological Research Institute – Is planning on hosting tours of two archaeological sites, holding an open house of our active archaeological lab and learning center, running artifact identification sessions, and giving educational talks for students.
- The Dirt Podcast - Register here to attend the Dirt Podcast's LIVE show on February 17 at 7:00 PM ET via zoom. The episode, “The Dirt Podcast LIVE! You Are What You Eat,” will examine food and cooking in the past using examples from the archaeological record.
- University of Cincinnati Department of Anthropology – Hosting a virtual talk with Dr. Christian Wells on Thursday, February 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET. Dr. Wells will present “Diversity Improves Design: Empowering Partnerships & Building Capacity for Environmental Justice”. Learn more and register for this event here.
- Unstuck in Time Gaming - Plans to host a live stream and conversation about anthropology and how and why board game designers have and should be in conversation with the discipline. Additionally, Unstuck in Time Gaming plans to post about anthropology and board gaming through their social media accounts.
