Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar (BARS)
The Brandeis Anthropology Research Seminar (BARS) is a weekly yearlong seminar that meets on Fridays at 2:30 pm 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.
Spring 2026
Crafts and hot chocolate: crocheting, knitting, quilting, and more
with Elizabeth Ferry and Sarah Lamb
January 16, Schwartz 103
Public Facing and Academic Writing Strategies with Elizabeth Ferry
with Elizabeth Ferry
January 30, Schwartz 103
A Crown Seminar with Beth Derderian in conversation with Andrew McClellan and Attiya Ahmad
Museum Politics and the Making of the Louvre Abu Dhabi: Celebrating the Publication of Art Capital
February 3, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Mandel Atrium and Online- Attiya Ahmad is Associate Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University
- Andrew McClellan is Professor of History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University
Elif Irem Az: Elif Irem Az (“Irem”), Disaster Studies Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University
February 13, Schwartz 103
Jessica Hardin, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Rochester Institute of Technology
February 27, Schwartz 103
How is the sausage made?
Faculty and alums share their experiences of going through a PhD and having an academic job.
March 6, Schwartz 103
Leniqueca Welcome, George Washington University
March 20, Schwartz 103
Manju Edachira, Madeleine Haas Russell Postdoctoral Fellow in Critical Caste Studies, Brandeis
March 27, Schwartz 103
Shanti Morell-Hart, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Brown University
April 17, Schwartz 103
Anthropology Graduate Student Symposium
Followed by snacks and drinks on Moody Street!
April 24, Schwartz 103