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Spring 2009 Newsletter
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Events
Fall 2009 Anthropology Colloquium Series
The Department of Anthropology is pleased to announce the following speakers:
Dr. Alan M. Beck
The Health Benefits of Animal and Human Interaction: A Cultural and Biological Phenomena Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 10:30-11:20 Stewart 313
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New Courses for Spring 2010
News
Indiana Archaeology Month: Archaeologist Dr. Kory Cooper was interviewed about his research into the prehistoric use of copper in northwestern North America. Listen to the interview on WBAA Purdue Public Radio here. [Interview begins 38 minutes 14 seconds] Dr. Brian C Kelly was awarded a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for his project entitled “Prescription Drug Abuse in Youth Subcultures: Contexts & Risks”, August 2009.
Dr. Michele Buzon was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for her project entitled “A Bioarchaeological Investigation of Identity Development during Napatan State Formation”, July 2009.
Purdue Anthropology alumna, Kimberly Huber's (BA, '76), co-authored book, "The Museum Educator's Manual: Educators Share Successful Techniques" was recently published by AltaMira Press. Click here for more information.
Dr. Kevin Vaughn was awarded a grant from the National Geographic Society's Committee for Research and Exploration for his project entitled "Ancient mining and metallurgy on the south coast of Peru." June, 2009.