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SIUE alum showcases research on early South American sexuality, culture

SIUE alum showcases research on early South American sexuality, culture

Mary Weismantel is not shy about her archaeological interests. The SIUE alum’s area of research centers on gender and sexuality studies.
Northwestern University anthropology professor Mary Weismantel, an SIUE alum, will host a lecture on prehistoric South American pottery called "sex pots." The pots, which depict erotic sexual acts, were created by the Moche people. The […]

Beyond Stereotypes: Native American photographer showcases modern depictions of Indians

Beyond Stereotypes: Native American photographer showcases modern depictions of Indians

For more than three decades, photographer Jeff Thomas has worked tirelessly to dispel the myth of the vanishing Indian.
Jeff Thomas' photo of the Samuel de Champlain monument in Ottawa, titled "Ground Zero" helped inspire an activist movement that resulted in the removal of the Indian Scout statue in the lower left of the photo. The […]

STELLAR Student profile: Mariah Huelsmann

STELLAR Student profile: Mariah Huelsmann

From ceramic pigs and nutcrackers to antique China dolls, freshman anthropology major Mariah Huelsmann has always been interested in collecting objects, which she considers a logical beginning for her interest in anthropology.
Freshman anthropology major Mariah Huelsmann was one of 10 students selected to receive the College of Arts and Science's STELLAR Student award. The award […]

IDOT archaeologist speaks Thursday about Mississippi River Bridge Project

IDOT archaeologist speaks Thursday about Mississippi River Bridge Project

An ancient city unearthed in present-day East St. Louis during the Mississippi River Bridge Project will be the topic of discussion for the first of two Native American Studies minor events held this month.
Brad Koldehoff, chief archaeologist of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), will speak to students at 7 p.m., Nov. 7, at Peck […]

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