Anthropology Department- San Jose State

Sarah Aghazedeh, a former graduate student based in SJSU's Anthropology department and an SJSU Salzburg Scholar, completed her PhD in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland earlier this spring. She recently accepted a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor in the School of Communication & Journalism at Auburn University. Sarah earned her MA in Interdisciplinary Studies under the supervision of Dr. William Reckmeyer, focusing on Global Citizenship, and received SJSU's Outstanding Thesis Award in 2015 for her Public Diplomacy for a Global World: The United States and Iran.

On behalf of the SJSU Anthropology Department Graduate Faculty, congratulations to Shilpa Shah, who was recently granted the first-everReckmeyer Global Fellow Award, for original work demonstrating scholarly excellence and global perspectives. Many thanks to Professor Emeritus Dr. William Reckmeyer and his wife Joan Reckmeyer for their generosity,and support of our graduate program!

Still looking for a winter course? The Anthropology Department added two more courses! It's not too late to register for winter session!

Join @sjsucccac next Tuesday, October 27 at 6pm PST in conversation [email protected] the power of civic engagement. Maribel Martinez is the Director of Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Join us as we explore the power of civic engagement through Maribel’s path in social justice work and discuss ways we can actively support the LGBTQ community during this election season. This event is in collaboration with@sjsuprideat SJSU. You can watch our IG...LIVE by clicking on our IG profile and click "LIVE".https://www.instagram.com/sjsucccac/ A instagram log in is not required.

Thinking about winter session courses? Not sure what to take? Do you still need an SJSU studies course? The Anthropology Department is offering three courses this winter! Winer Session is Jan 4th through Jan 22nd.

Great job Shilpa on completing your internship with the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Check out Shilpa's exhibit. https://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/current-exhibitions https://textilesocietyofamerica.org//i-was-india-embroider

Still looking for a winter course? The Anthropology Department added two more courses! It's not too late to register for winter session!

Join @sjsucccac next Tuesday, October 27 at 6pm PST in conversation [email protected] the power of civic engagement. Maribel Martinez is the Director of Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Join us as we explore the power of civic engagement through Maribel’s path in social justice work and discuss ways we can actively support the LGBTQ community during this election season. This event is in collaboration with@sjsuprideat SJSU. You can watch our IG...LIVE by clicking on our IG profile and click "LIVE".https://www.instagram.com/sjsucccac/ A instagram log in is not required.

Thinking about winter session courses? Not sure what to take? Do you still need an SJSU studies course? The Anthropology Department is offering three courses this winter! Winer Session is Jan 4th through Jan 22nd.

Great job Shilpa on completing your internship with the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Check out Shilpa's exhibit. https://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/current-exhibitions https://textilesocietyofamerica.org//i-was-india-embroider

Hello! My name is Shelbie Taylor, and I'm currently a graduate student for SJSU's Applied Anthropology Masters program. I'm currently completing an internship for Future Food Institute, working as part of a research team investigating the impacts of COVID-19 on millennials and gen-z individuals, particularly food security. We're seeking participants for interviews. If you're interested, you can find more information about the study, there are flyers attached below. This stud...y has been approved by the SJSU IRB. You can book your interview with me via email ([email protected]). Interviews will take approximately 45 minutes. Please contact Shelbie ([email protected]) if you are interested in participating.

Announcing the Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award! The Anthropology Department is launching theReckmeyerGlobalFellowAward, made possible through a generous gift from a long-time department faculty member, Dr. William J.Reckmeyerand his wife, Mrs. Joan P.Reckmeyer.The award includes an unrestricted honorarium of $1000.For more information about eligibility criteria and application deadline, visit theAnthropology Department website!

We stand in solidarity today and every day! Be involved and stay informed #blackouttuesday

We are happy to announce that Jeff Greger has been awarded SJSU's prestigious Outstanding Thesis Award for his thesis, The Silicon Valley Approach to Poverty: Humanitarian Designers at Work in Financial Inclusion! Please join us in congratulating Jeff Greger for this wonderful achievement

Marina Corrales, an alumna of our graduate program in applied anthropology, has been awarded the COSS's Social Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement Alumnus Award. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition

We are thrilled to announce that Marco Meniketti has been awarded the 2020 Austin D. Warburton Award of Merit. Congratulations on your well-deserved success

SJSU Anthropology Club celebrates World Anthropology Day 2020 with Careers in Applied Anthropology Bingo!

Come have some fun with the Anthro Club on Thursday February 20th. Stop by to watch a film and to win prizes. You don't want to miss out!

The Consortium of Practicing and Applied Anthropologists (COPAA) posted an entry from one of our own grad student's Kristen Constanza. Check out her COPAA blog post! The Department of Anthropology is proud of you! https://www.copaainfo.org//sanctuaries-and-covenants-undoc

Spring Suit up Event at JC Penney. Stop by at the JC Penney in Eastridge mall on Sunday February 9th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Students, Faculty and Staff will get up to 60% discount on select men, women's career dress apparel, shoes & accessories.

Congrats to all the students that graduated from our department! Here is one of our Organizational Studies student Troy with Professor Faas. We wish you the very best