Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar (BARS)
The Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar (BARS) is a weekly yearlong seminar that meets on Tuesdays or Fridays at 12:45 in Schwartz 103 (except where noted below). The series includes anthropology colloquia presented by invited guests and Brandeis anthropology faculty, alternating with workshops, reading groups and presentations by graduate students. For more information, contact anthropology@brandeis.edu.
September 21, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom meeting
Topic: This will be a live session about PhD application process conducted by PhD candidate in Anthropology Jay Ramteke to Marginalized Indian students on how to apply to PhD programs in the US. The session will cover PhD program structures and durations, Visa requirements & procedures, networking, overcoming common challenge and many more.
The event will be sponsored by Eklavya India Foundation.
September 3, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Welcome, incoming anthro graduate students!
Led by Director of Graduate Studies Jonathan Anjaria.
September 6, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Welcome back to the anthropology department! For anthropology graduate students, faculty, and affiliates. Refreshments served!
September 17, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Wasserman
DGSs will lead a discussion on what graduate students are expected to know but not explicitly told.
September 20, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Ramyar Rossoukh, anthropologist and Assistant Director for Research at the Crown Center will present his recent research.
September 24, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Grazia Deng, Dan Souleles and Jonathan Anjaria will talk about their recent books and the process of book writing.
September 27, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Brandeis alum and Kiel University professor Cheryl Makarewicz will share her recent research.
October 1, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Jonathan Anjaria will lead a seminar on applying to PhD programs.
October 18, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Zoom only
Caitlin Tyler- Richards, Acquisitions Editor at the U. of Washington Press will give a talk about publishing.
October 25, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Bradley Cardozo will speak on his work related to climate justice movements in the Philippines.
October 29, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Wasserman
DGSs will lead a discussion on planning and graduate school success
November 5, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Jonathan Anjaria will lead a seminar on practical ways to get writing done.
November 15, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Andreana Cunningham, Assistant professor at Boston University will present her recent research.
December 3, 2024
Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)
Jonathan Anjaria will lead a seminar on identifying, applying to and presenting at conferences.