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what part of LOVE THY NEIGHBOR do #MAGA Christians not understand?
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Ok, here we go: Much of my work concerns the history and return of scientific racism. I’ve written extensively about attempts to resurrect the shuffling corpse of
race science and eugenics for many years. Bigotry dressed up as biology. 1/n
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Hundreds of AASUA and @UnionNASA members showed up today because we're not backing down. Increasing workloads, precarious employment, and stagnant salaries all pose a risk to #ualberta's high-quality education.
Thanks to all fellow unions who came out in support! #solidarity
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Excited to share that I’ve passed my #candidacy_exam and am now ABD! Huge thanks to Marko, Joe, Mojtaba, and Sandra for your great insights, and to Lesley for your amazing support and smile throughout the exam. Onward to the next chapter!
#university_of_Alberta #anthropology – at Edmonton, Alberta
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Holla #EAA2024, talking about Turkana at 11am this morning in Rome! Come check it out ✌️ #Archaeology #AfricanArchaeology
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The Homework Apocalypse already happened. AI can do basically any assignment and is being used everywhere.
We need to start grappling with what that means, and how to use the capabilities of AI to get students to think, rather than replacing thinking. oneusefulthing.org/p/post-ap…
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In honor of Gary Larson's birthday, here is my favorite Far Side Comic.
Show me some of your favorites.
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Archaeologists: Much to offer, but they are undervalued universityworldnews.com/post…
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Earlier today, I attended a press conference launching our new paper on the future of ancient DNA studies in Africa. I urged the Kenyan youth to venture into science, leveraging the @museumsofkenya global standing & scientific partnerships. #DNAIROBI #ScienceForAll @palaeobeth
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The Field Museum is establishing a CT scanning facility and is looking for a lab manager to run it.
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Now reading
Announcement 📣:
This is very exciting! #Footmarks will be out this June! It is a book about tracks and trackways, holloways and roads. A book about feet and shoes, wheels and boats. A book about putting one foot in front of the other, about crossing seas, pilgrims and migrants.
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Reminder this is tomorrow night! Only 8 spots left, confirm your registration now!
Next week on Tuesday at 7pm MST I will be giving a talk on the intersection of archaeology and social justice! The talk is virtual and I would love to see you there! The registration link is below, there’s only 8 spots left! Make sure you get your seat! epl.bibliocommons.com/events…
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I’m so honoured to have my work included in this uplifting and important book. I’m looking forward to the book launch next week. Shout out to my co-authors @archaeo_michif and @ArchaeoMapper!
Around the Kitchen Table: Métis Aunties' Scholarship looks beyond the patriarchy to celebrate the teachings of #Métis women. Join @JMarkides and contributors @ypoitraspratt, @vicki_bouvier, @rdwambold & Angie Tucker for a book launch at @shelflifebooks.
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ALT Around the Kitchen Table: Métis Aunties' Scholarship book cover. Book launch June 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (MDT) Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St SW 100 Calgary, AB.
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Check out the first of @AGAS_UofA/ @UofA_Anthro’s grad student highlight series featuring me! It’s a great way to see all the amazing work being done by @UAlberta and @UofA_Arts students!
ualberta.ca/anthropology/abo…
A big warm welcome to Prof. Hopper!
Now that the paperwork is all sorted, I am excited to announce that I will be joining the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor in early 2025! @UAlberta @UofA_Anthro
Congratulations to Hajar for this significant project, titled 'Dead Bodies' Agency in Iran and Western Politics: The Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran and its International Political Impacts'
Congratulations to #UAlberta's Hajar Ghorbani @Ghorbanifarnaz, Ph.D Student of Anthropology, for being named a 2023-2024 Vanier Scholar and ranking 1st out of 193 SSHRC applicants in Canada. Learn more here: bit.ly/3VlOCl5 #VanierCanada
