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Anthropology Department hosts colloquium

Monday, October 8
3:30-5:00 p.m.
261 Social Sciences 1

The Anthropology Department will be hosting a special Anthropology Colloquium focusing on the "Events of September 11th and their Aftermath." A faculty panel will discuss the attacks and provide anthropological perspectives on the events and their impact.

The faculty panel will feature:

  • Richard Randolph, Department of Anthropology. Professor Randolph has conducted fieldwork among the bedouin in the Middle East and will provide an anthropological perspective on the conflict.

  • Edmund Burke, Department of History. Professor Burke, a Middle Eastern specialist, will provide historic context for the attacks and continuing conflicts in the Middle East.

  • Triloki Pandey, Department of Anthropology. Professor Pandey will speak about British colonial policy in south Asia and its relation to the appearance of terrorist groups.

  • Other invited guests.

All anthropology undergrads are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts. Feel free to bring friends.


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