Department of Anthropology

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.

Sarah Lamb with students
Anthropology Graduate Student Orientation

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.

grad students
Anthropology Welcome Reception

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!

Navigating the Hidden Curriculum

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. 

Research Seminar by Ramyar Rossoukh

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.

From Fieldnote to Book

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.

Research Seminar by Cheryl Makarewicz

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.

Preparing Successful PhD Applications

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.

Behind the Scenes of Academic Book Publishing

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.

A Glimpse of a Climate-Justice Future: Lessons from Gina Lopez's 10-Month Tenure as the Philippines' Secretary of the Environment

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.

Creating a Five-Year Plan

October 29, 2024

Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Wasserman

DGSs will lead a discussion on planning and graduate school success

Developing an Effective Writing Workflow

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.

Musical Specimens: Indian Instrument Collections and Colonial Science, 1880-1920

November 8, 2024

Time: 12:45 - 2:05 pm
Location: Schwartz 103 (BARS classroom)

A talk by Aruna Kharod, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Bowdoin College. Co-sponsored with the Department of Music

Research Seminar by Andreana Cunningham

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.

Applying to Conferences

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.