USC DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY NEWSLETTER

2003 (1) January 27, 2003

Featured News . . . . . 1

Department News . . . . . 1

Immediate Events . . . . . 1-2

Meetings and Opportunities . . . . . 2-3

Career Corner . . . . . 3-5

New Journal . . . . . 5

Call for Nominations . . . . . 5-6

WASCL . . . . . 6

Hayden Conference Center, Clemson University SC Botanical Garden

10:00 am – 4:00 pm, including lunch (with speaker)

http://www.cla.sc.edu/Anth/events/conregistration.htm

Call for papers (abstracts DUE Feb. 10): undergraduate and graduate students across South Carolina are invited to submit abstracts for paper presentations based on course projects (including independent studies), internships, field school experiences, or thesis research projects. Abstracts should be ½ page, including the presenter’s name, affiliation, and address. Send to Dr. Ann Kingsolver, Dept. of Anthropology, USC, Columbia, SC 29208 and should be postmarked or faxed to (803)777-0259 by February 10. Those sending abstracts should send in a registration form (www.cla.sc.edu/Anth/events/conregistration.htm) with $5, also sent by Feb. 10. Those not planning to present are welcome to register for and attend the conference. Questions: kingsolver@sc.edu or 777-5927.

-- The Department of Anthropology has been interviewing candidates for several faculty positions in cultural and linguistic anthropology. Come hear the candidates present colloquia. Our next candidate is Dr. Chantal Tretault, who will speak this Thursday, Jan. 30, at 3:30 pm in Hamilton 318.

-- Dr. Gail Wagner has been appointed to a four-year term on the South Carolina Heritage Trust Advisory Board.

-- Dr. Joanna Casey is spending the semester teaching at Legon University in Ghana, West Africa.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, Student Organization Fair in Russell House. The Anthropology Student Association will be there – check them out!

Thursday, Jan. 30 @ 3:30 in Callcott 201
The Dept. of Geography has a job candidate, Dr. Edward Carr, who will present a Colloquium entitled "Globalization and Socio-Ecological Change in the Coastal Hinterland of Ghana, West Africa, 1960 -2000". Dr. Carr holds a Ph.D. in Anthropolgy from Syracuse and a Ph.D. in Geography from U of Kentucky.

Thursday, Jan. 30 @ 3:30 pm in Hamilton 318

The Dept. of Anthropology has a job candidate, Chantal Tetrault, who will present a colloquium "What’s in a Name? Parental Name-Calling Among French Adolescents of Algerian Descent". Students may question Chantal following the colloquium (4:30 pm).

Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30 pm at Dr. Fenigsen’s house (directions in Anthro office)

Potluck dinner with Chantal Tetrault, our linguistic faculty candidate. Bring a dish to share.

Meetings and Opportunities:
Student Conservation Association (SCA) has summer internships at national parks around the country. Or work during a semester! Add some heft to your resume and explore possibilities. All positions are expense-paid and most offer generous education awards. Don’t delay.
http://www.thesca.org

submitted by Alison DeCamp, Peer Advisor, International Programs for Students

777-7461; www.sc.edu/ips

Study Abroad is extending the application deadline for fall & full year exchanges from Jan. 20 to Feb. 14. If you're interested in studying abroad, take a look at the University of Hull (England), as well as our numerous other programs such as University of Leeds, University of Kent, University of Strathclyde, Warwick University, and University of Limerick.

As an exchange student you could study and live with local students - for the same basic costs as attending USC, and with full access to scholarships and financial aid. Remember, you need to be in residence here at USC for your senior year. For questions and further information on study abroad opportunities, contact International Programs for Students (803)777-7461; scabroad@gwm.sc.edu or visit the website: http://www.sc.edu/ips
Scholarship and Financial Aid Deadlines Approaching! (More information about the following scholarships are available at www.sc.edu/ips)
The Fall 2003/Academic Year 2003-2004 cycle of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (for pell grant recipients) is soon approaching. The online application for this cycle will be available in mid-February with an application deadline of April 15, 2003. Please consult the Gilman website in mid-February for more information on this cycle.
(Please note: The Gilman International Scholarship does not have a summer award cycle.) More information on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship can be found below or at the Gilman Program website: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship  www.iie.org/gilman

The IIE scholarship ($500-$2000) deadline is March 16.
The USC Callaham award (for study in Russia) deadline is Feb. 14.
Study abroad information sessions will take place during spring semester on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Interested students are welcome to drop by the International Programs office for study abroad advising anytime, but attending an info session first is highly recommended. Additional study abroad info is located at http://www.sc.edu/ips
International Programs, Byrnes Building 123, 777-7461

April 3, 2003 an evening public, 7:00 pm, BA auditorium

Dr. Wes Jackson of the Land Institute, Salina, Kansas (http://www.landinstitute.org)

"On the problems of modern Agriculture".

Jackson is a superb, funny and knowledgeable speaker, the author of multiple articles on how to do agriculture correctly and the author of the book "Becoming Native to this Place". He is widely recognized as a leader in the international movement for a more sustainable agriculture. He has been a Pew Conservation Scholar, a MacArthur Fellow, and in 2000 received the Right Livelihood Award (one of the "alternative" Nobel prizes). He has broad appeal to all interested in the environment. Plan on attending - you will be educated and entertained.

Sustainable Development - International Indigenous Wisdom Conference

June 8-12, 2003 in Green Bay, Wisconsin
hosted by the College of Menominee Nation/Sustainable Development Institute
"Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: An International Dialogue on Sustainable Development."  www.sharingindigenouswisdom.org

ISN is an organization of students from all backgrounds, including some with international travel experience, who want to help new international students adjust to campus life at USC through social and practical activities. Two USC students will mentor 3-5 international students.

Coming to USC can be a difficult adjustment, especially if you are not familiar with the language or culture. Our goal is to make this transition easier because we are interested in helping students from different cultures and backgrounds. We also want international students to meet Americans and understand our culture so that they can readily adapt to life in the United States. Being a mentor also gives you the chance to become familiar with other cultures.

• Familiarity with USC and Columbia (must be enrolled for at least one semester at USC prior to becoming a mentor)
• Time to dedicate to the program
• Previous travel to other countries and knowledge of more than one language helpful

• Attend one meeting a month to plan ISN activities and programs
• Make daily contact with international students during the first few weeks of school and weekly contact afterwards
• Meeting your assigned students before classes start
• Participate in planned ISN activities
• Help international students with adjustment to USC: learning bus and shuttle systems, giving campus tours to help them find classes, taking them to the grocery store or Wal-Mart, etc.

Hockey games, bowling, basketball games, dinners, ice skating, movie nights, trips to other South Carolina cities, SC State Museum, music festivals, pub crawl, ISA activities

Students can contact uscmentor@hotmail.com if they want more information.

Submitted by Mary Kosko, International Student Advisor, USC International Programs for Students

777-7461; kosko@gwm.sc.edu

submitted by Vicki M. Hamby, Career Center - Program Manager
H. William Close (BA) Bldg. - 6th Floor
Phone  (803) 777-3966; Fax (803) 777-7556; e-mail: vmhamby@gwm.sc.edu
web site: http://www.sc.edu/career/lacdp

#1 GREAT RESOURCE
The Liberal Arts Career Development Program (LACDP) website has been completely revised and is at www.sc.edu/career/lacdp.  Students who want great ideas about what they can do with their major will especially want to see the "Exploring Career Options" section.  Also available is a list of liberal arts employers and links to sites that post jobs for liberal arts students. Be sure to visit soon!

#2 GRADUATE SCHOOL HELP
Did you miss the "Getting into Highly Competitive Graduate Schools" videoconference?  No worries!  A video of the conference is available in the Career Center Library for viewing.  The video is 1.5 hours in length.

#3 MOCK INTERVIEWS
Got an upcoming interview?  Mock interviews are available to students who wish to "rehearse" how they might respond in an actual interview scenario.  The Career Center staff member who conducts the interview will provide students with feedback on their responses to interview
questions, as well as such issues as punctuality, handshake, posture, grooming, attire and general non-verbal communication.  A mock interview may be video taped if desired.  For more information see www.sc.edu/career/lacdp/mock.html.

#4 SPRING 2003 CAREER FAIRS

See http://www.sc.edu/career/jobfairs.html

for more information, including lists of attending employers.

February 26, 2003, 11 am - 3 pm, Carolina Coliseum (for ALL students)

March 19, 2003, 10 am - 5 pm, Carolina Coliseum (for students interested in working for school districts)

April 9, 2003, Time TBA, Russell House (for students interested in working in law enforcement, government, security and loss prevention)

#5 CAREER CENTER WEB RESOURCES

* Need to know what you can do with your major?

* Looking for an internship?

* Considering attending graduate school?

* Looking for a job in South Carolina, in another state, or abroad?

* Seeking a job in a particular industry or field of interest?

* Interested in salary statistics?

* Want to know more about a specific employer?

Then this is the site for you! Visit http://www.sc.edu/career/

and click on "Web Resources". The Career Center links students to hundreds of the best Internet resources pertaining to careers! You won't want to miss this!

#6 NEW RESOURCES

Below are listed some of our newest resources for liberal arts students. Stop by the Career Center Library anytime between 8:30am-5pm, M-F and take a peek!

A great way to access advertising agencies, animation companies, cable networks, casting agencies, film production companies, major studios, music companies, radio networks, special effects houses, talent agencies, theatre circuits, video distributors and more.

This book provides an overview of the lives of about 20 people who have careers in various aspects of the criminal justice system.

This book breaks the Federal application process into "10 simple steps, revealing everything you need to know to land a Federal job." A CD-ROM is available at the career library desk with 10 additional preformatted Federal resumes in MS Word that allow applicants to type in their own data over the existing information.

To access archived Career Corners from 2001-2002, see

New Journal:
http://e-tiquity.saa.org

This new, on-line archaeological journal (called E-tiquity) is a peer-reviewed, irregular serial provided free. Each issue will contain a single scholarly contribution. The series' highly
flexible digital format encourages innovative presentation of archaeological data and interpretations. E-tiquity is intended to be a venue for archaeological scholarship that is difficult to disseminate in traditional hardcopy formats.
The first publication is "Ground-penetrating Radar (GPR) Mapping as a Method for Planning Excavation Strategies, Petra, Jordan" by Larry Conyers, Eileen Ernenwein, and Leigh-Ann Bedal.

2003 Golden Key Faculty Award for Creative Integration of Research and Undergraduate Teaching.

Nominate a faculty member who effectively combines ongoing research with engaging undergraduates in that scholarly research. Mail all nominations to Dr. Ken Peters, Golden Key International Honour Society, College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, Carolina Coliseum. They’ll want the name of the faculty, your name and how you work with that professor, and a line or two on why you nominate that faculty member. The award carries a cash prize for the professor. Nominations DUE Feb. 14.

Nominate a fellow student who, through his or her course work, active participation in scholastic and/or professional activities, and interaction with other individuals demonstrates outstanding academic accomplishment and a solid commitment to the Carolinian Creed. They must have at least a junior standing at the Columbia campus, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, and possess an exemplary record for academic accomplishments and service to the University and its students. The Creed calls for students to practice academic and personal integrity; respect the rights and property of others; discourage bigotry while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions; and demonstrate concern for others. The award includes a cash prize for the winning student. Nominations DUE Feb. 3. Send to Dr. Peters as above.

WASCL (Wednesday Archaeology at South Carolina Lunch) http://www.cla.sc.edu/ANTH/wascl.html

201 Hamilton, 12:00-1:00. Bring your lunch and join the group.

Feb. 5 – Chris Judge, The Kolb Site

Feb. 19 – Martha Zierden, Re-analysis of Early Charleston Proveniences (ca. 1700-1760)

March 5 – Kenn Steffy, The Topper Site

March 19 – A Preview of SAA Papers (various speakers)

April 2 – Andrew Agha, Archaeology at Willtown: Searching for Slave Cabins

April 16 – Alex Sweeney, Pocotaligo: Primary Town of the Yamasee