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dia de los Muertos 2026 "Remembering the ones who paved the way with love, light, and legacy." Thank you to PhD grad student, Jake Lozano, and Dr. Karla Hernandez-Swift for setting up this year's dia de los Muertos ofrenda. Jake Lozano, wearing a maroon hoodie and baseball cap, and Dr. Karla Hernandez-Swift, wearing a black sleeveless top and tan pleated maxi skirt, stand smiling alongside a tiered Día de los Muertos ofrenda. The altar is covered in black cloth and traditional woven textiles, decorated with orange marigold garlands, colorful papel picado flags, framed photos of loved ones, fruit offerings, candles, and glass soda bottles. A framed image of the Virgin Mary sits atop the highest tier against a wall draped with bright paper banners and paper butterflies. by @txst.anthro
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Join us for the October Brown Bag Talk, open to graduate and undergraduate students on Careers and the Job Application Process! If anyone has any questions regarding careers in Anthropology or the job application process for the guest speakers, please email those questions to erv46@txstate.edu or maa260@txstate.edu ahead of the Brown Bag Talk on October 20th. If you would like a zoom link to attend, please email either of the emails above as well. Flyer for a Graduate Brown Bag Talk on anthropology careers and job applications, happening October 20, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in ELA 227. Detailed Alt Text / Screen Reader Description: Event flyer titled "Graduate Brown Bag Talk: Careers and Job Applications." Description: An invitation for students interested in anthropology careers or navigating job application materials to ask questions with fellow graduate students and guest faculty. Guests: Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant, Dr. Lauren Meckel, and Dr. Tali Ziv. Date: October 20, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: ELA 227 Visuals: Cream/beige background with black bordered sections, an illustration of two figures conversing on the lower left, and an illustrated ancient ceramic amphora vase in the lower right corner. by @txst.anthro
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Doctoral student Myriah Allen (advised by Britt Bousman) and doctoral student Emma Giacomello (advised by Michelle Hamilton) are recipients of the 2026 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award. This $1,000 award helps active Phi Kappa Phi members fund post-baccalaureate professional development pertaining to their graduate studies. Emma Giacomello is the sole national recipient of the named Margaret and Peter Dzwilewski Love of Learning Award, established in 2025, which recognizes a top-performing student across any discipline who exemplifies lasting curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Link in bio A promotional social media graphic framed by a geometric patterned border in maroon, gold, and cream. At the top, against a maroon banner featuring the Texas State star logo, white and gold text reads: "Texas State University, Department of Anthropology." Below, maroon headline text states: "Two Anthropology Graduate Students Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award." Side-by-side rounded photo frames display outdoor headshots of the recipients: on the left, Emma Giacomello, smiling with long dark hair; on the right, Myriah Allen, smiling with glasses and light brown hair. Their names are labeled in bold maroon text beneath their respective portraits. by @txst.anthro
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Guest Speaker : Applying Contemporary Anthropological Methods to Hospitality & Tourism Learn from a TXST alum, Greg Ordonez, about how an anthropology training helped them in their career and their journey as an applied researcher. 🗓️When: Tuesday, October 13th, 1:30 PM 📍Where: ELA 261 [the InnoAnth Lab] For any questions, reach out to: qmd17@txstate.edu A bright yellow flyer announcing an Alumni Speaker event titled "Applying Contemporary Anthropological Methods to Hospitality & Tourism". The center features a photograph of the speaker, a smiling person wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, a tie, and a backpack, framed by large, curved black text reading "ALUMNI SPEAKER". Below the photo are two labels: a pink one reading "GREG ORDONEZ" and a white one reading "APPLIED RESEARCHER". Text in the lower half reads: "Hear about their journey in & beyond TXST and how they applied their anthropology training in their career". The event details are highlighted at the bottom: "13th October, Tuesday, 1:30 PM" and the location "ELA 261 [INNOANTH LAB]". The design is accented with small pink and blue starburst graphics, along with an orange and yellow sunburst logo for the "INNO ANTH Innovative Anthropologies Lab at Texas State". by @txst.anthro
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Dr. Kate Spradley has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow for her work identifying and repatriating the remains of migrants who have died along the Texas-Mexico border. The prestigious fellowship, often referred to as a "genius grant" is awarded to 20-30 exceptionally talented and creative individuals per year. Each fellowship comes with an $800,000 “no strings attached” stipend to be used by the awardee as they see fit. According to the MacArthur Foundation, the fellowship "is an investment in a person's originality, insight, and potential." Congratulations to Dr. Spradley! Link in bio Portrait of Dr. Kate Spradley standing outdoors with arms crossed against a light limestone wall, wearing cat-eye glasses and a maroon sweater. by @txst.anthro
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A digital flyer for the Texas State University Department of English announcing visiting writer Roxane Gay as part of the Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series. The graphic is divided into three vertical sections. On the left is a portrait of Roxane Gay, who is wearing a gray turtleneck and resting her chin on her hand. The center displays the colorful, abstract cover art for Penguin Classics' "The Portable Feminist Reader". The right section lists the event details: October 28, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. at The Wittliff Collections, alongside a scanable QR code. The bottom right features the university's Department of English star logo and an accommodations notice directing participants to contact (512) 245-2163 at least 72 hours in advance. by @txst.anthro
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Link in bio A recruitment flyer for the Veterans Curation Program (VCP) at Texas State University's Center for Archaeological Studies, featuring the large headline "Now Hiring Veterans!" The flyer lists benefits such as flexible hours, academic support, paid development time and holidays, and curation training. It features three central images: a woman working on a laptop, an antique blue glass bottle, and a man working at a digital imaging workstation. A section titled "Skills learned at the VCP include:" lists the following: * Records Management * Data Entry * Document Digitization * Digital Photography * Microsoft Office Proficiency * Communication Skills * Problem-Solving * Professional Writing * Resume-Building A descriptive paragraph states that the program seeks military veterans currently enrolled at Texas State University to aid in the rehabilitation of archaeological collections owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It notes that no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided, and that there are four part-time positions available starting in October 2026. The bottom directs applicants to see the job posting on Handshake or email casvcp@txstate.edu to learn more, ending with "Texas State University is an equal opportunity institution." by @txst.anthro
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Join the upcoming Brown Bag Talk on September 22 led by Elizabeth Moore discussing a bibliometric analysis on publishing trends in Peruvian Archaeology. If you'd like to present your own research, reach out to maa260@txstate.edu or erv46@txstate.edu Event flyer for a Graduate Brown Bag Talk on "Research Trends in Peruvian Archaeology: A Bibliometric Analysis" by Elizabeth Moore, featuring a photo of Machu Picchu. Scheduled for September 22, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in ELA 227 and via Zoom. by @txst.anthro
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PhD Student Mandy Jordan Awarded Texas Research Leadership Scholarship Mandy Jordan, a first-year doctoral student in applied anthropology at Texas State University, has been selected for the Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program, a prestigious statewide initiative awarded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that supports top students at public research universities in Texas. by @txst.anthro
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Magazine Article Features Archaeological Research by TXST Students and Faculty Archeological research carried out by TXST at the Mockingbird Gap Clovis site in New Mexico is the subject of a feature article in the Fall 2026 edition of American Archaeology magazine, a quarterly publication of the Archaeological Conservancy. Mockingbird Gap is a sprawling archaeological site associated with the 13,000 year old Clovis technocomplex, located adjacent to ancient riverbed in what is now a dry desert landscape. The article highlights research by graduate students Gwen Olivier and Matt Mele, who are part of an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. David Kilby along with colleagues from other universities. The Archaeological Conservancy is a non-profit organization that acquires and preserves archaeological sites around the United States. Link in bio. A screenshot of a webpage featuring an article under the tags "American Archaeology Magazine" and "New Mexico." The headline reads, "Researchers combine collections, technologies to better understand Mockingbird Gap," with a subtext of "Sep 2, 2026 - 4 min read." Below the text is an image displaying a grid of over a dozen stone projectile points in various shades of brown, red, and gray resting on a black background. Several of the artifacts have small white catalog labels attached to them, and a black-and-white checkered measurement scale is partially visible at the bottom. by @txst.anthro
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⭐ Where can TXST Anthropology take you next? ⭐ Join us for a virtual open house to learn about graduate programs in anthropology at TXST. Meet our faculty, explore opportunities in our centers and labs, and get details on our Master of Arts and Applied PhD programs. 📅 Friday, Oct. 16 10AM – 1:00 PM (Central) ✍️Register to Attend: Link in bio. Promotional banner featuring a smiling young woman outdoors against a soft-focus canyon background, framed by maroon borders. Bold maroon text reads: "WHERE CAN TXST ANTHROPOLOGY TAKE YOU NEXT?" Accompanying text reads: "Join us for a virtual open house to learn about graduate programs in anthropology at Texas State University. Friday, Oct. 16, 10 AM – 1:00 PM (Central). Register to attend: go.txst.edu/8l0." by @txst.anthro
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Brown Bag Graduate Talks Begin! Are you interested in presenting your research, a published paper, or do you simply want more practice presenting before your proposal/final defense? Brown Bag Talks are the perfect opportunity to share your research and practice presenting among your friends and faculty! All sub-disciplines are encouraged! Please sign up with the email address below if you are interested to claim your presentation spot! An illustrated digital flyer on a brown background announcing in large, off-white serif text: "Graduate Brown Bag Talks Are Back!" Below, text reads: "To sign up, contact erv46@txstate.edu". The border features various anthropology-themed illustrations: three hominin skull fossils and an Egyptian hieroglyphic stone relief on the left; four diverse arms clasping wrists in unity, an archaeological sifting screen with a trowel, and a decorated ancient ceramic urn on the right; and two illustrated figures communicating in American Sign Language at the bottom left. by @txst.anthro
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