Anthropology Club members outdoors posing for a photo

Anthropology Club

Explore and study the various aspects of human beings and discover your interests and niche in the field of anthropology in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø's Anthropology Club. Through participation in field trips, interactive events, and guest speakers, involvement in this club can help broaden your perspective of the study of anthropology using the four-field approach consisting of archeology, linguistics, physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and the rising field of applied anthropology. 

Club Meetings

Every Other Monday
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
 (NCAB), Room 309

Connect with Us

Email us at anthropologyclub@cwi.edu.

Advisor(s)

Headshot of Nikki Gorrell

Professor, Anthropology

Dept: Culture History Politics

Anthropology Club News

A Native American man demonstrates traditional ceremonial pieces in front of a class.

Join Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day at the Nampa Campus Academic Building Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.

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Indigenous-Led Education Through Relationships 

CWI invites the community to campus as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day with a presentation led by Indigenous community members, followed by a thoughtful, interactive conversation.

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Ancient  Maya building

Learn more about how the ancient Maya constructed their buildings, temples, and other architecture at a guest presentation hosted by CWI’s Anthropology Club and program.

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Darren Parry speaking at History, Healing, and Re-STORY-ation

Former tribal Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, Darren Parry, visited Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø for a presentation on the 160th anniversary of the Bear River...

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Portrait of Darren Parry standing in grass

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Anthropology Club, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, and Inclusive Excellence Committee are hosting former Chairman of...

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Harlee Dohse and Aiden McDonnell

Seventy students, professors, and industry professionals from around the Gem State were at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø this past weekend for the 48 th Annual Idaho Archeological Society...

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Anthropology Club

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøâ€™s Anthropology Club will host the 48 th Annual Idaho Archeological Society Conference on Saturday, Oct. 22. It is free and open to the public.

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Anthropology Club

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøâ€™s Anthropology Club has teamed up the Bureau of Land Management to connect people, culture, ecology, and stewardship and preservation of public lands and waterways...

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Peace and Power: My Journey Reconnecting to my Rotinoshonni Identity

CWI will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 10 with food and activities and a cultural presentation from a student who will share her own experience learning about her Indigenous...

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Nikki Gorrell and Mayan Ruins

Join CWI Anthropology Professor, Nikki Gorrell, Tuesday, March 10, for a discussion on her fieldwork in Mayan communities.

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Students at Compass Public Charter School participate in CWI Anthropology Club’s inaugural Adventure Race.

Students at Compass Public Charter School participate in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Anthropology Club’s inaugural Adventure Race.

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Members of Student Nurses Association

LEADership Banquet recognizes student leadership roles and creative engagement in campus life for the 2018-2019 academic year.

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