College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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News and Announcements

Category: Anthropology

photo of Professor Cornti Borgerson standing outside. Greenery is behind her. Title and logo of Conservation Letters Journal is in lower third

Cortni Borgerson’s Research is Conservation Letters’ Cover Story

July 12, 2023

Anthropology Professor Katherine McCaffrey, far right, emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from communities that are affected by climate issues. “I focus on New Jersey to let the students understand what sustainability means in the state and to help them see the world that we live in,” McCaffrey says.

Creating Sustainable Solutions: Students Learn from Environmental Activists Fighting for Justice in Newark’s Ironbound

May 1, 2023

an event flyer Water in Nature and the Anthropic World: Its Management, Cultural Expression and Sustainable Usage between Past and Present Conference April 27-28 2023

Water in Nature and the Anthropic World: Its Management, Cultural Expression and Sustainable Usage between Past and Present

Conference to be held April 27 – 28

April 17, 2023

Students Plant Seeds to Revive a Native American Language

April 11, 2023

On a punchy hot pink background, in bright yellow writing reads: “‘I DO!’ an evening of humor, activism, and love with PATRICE JETTER disabled artist and advocate from the NETFLIX series, WORN STORIES”. Below that is a collage of images of Patrice, a Black disabled woman in her 50’s. In the images, she wears bright and inventive homemade costumes. In the central image is Patrice and Garry, a white disabled wheelchair user. Patrice wears an extravagant peach wedding dress and Garry is wearing a matching shirt and satin waistcoat, the two are beaming.

Campus Event Puts Spotlight on “Marriage Penalty”

March 3, 2023

Flyer for the Meaning of the Seed Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Screening of Documentary “Meaning of the Seed”, a film about Native American justice and resilience in NJ, followed by discussion with filmmaker and tribal leaders

February 16, 2023

On a punchy hot pink background, in bright yellow writing reads: “‘I DO!’ an evening of humor, activism, and love with PATRICE JETTER disabled artist and advocate from the NETFLIX series, WORN STORIES”. Below that is a collage of images of Patrice, a Black disabled woman in her 50’s. In the images, she wears bright and inventive homemade costumes. In the central image is Patrice and Garry, a white disabled wheelchair user. Patrice wears an extravagant peach wedding dress and Garry is wearing a matching shirt and satin waistcoat, the two are beaming.

I DO! Commit to Disabled Marriage Equality

February 9, 2023

Cortni Borgerson

Faculty Spotlight: Anthropology Assistant Professor Cortni Borgerson

January 24, 2023

Photo of Cortni Borgerson with bugs on a plate

Eating Insects to Fight the Climate Crisis

January 5, 2023

Anthroplogy Students and Professors at the national Building Careers in Anthropology Conference

Anthropology Student Showcase, Student Awards, and Building Careers in Anthropology Conference

May 17, 2022

image of two hands, coming from opposite corners of the frame, pointing to the Earth at the center of the image

Bridging the Gap Between Past and Present: Fostering a Sustainable, Global Approach to Cultural Heritage in Diverse Communities

A hybrid conference at Montclair State University, April 28 – 29, 2022

April 26, 2022

Cortni Borgerson holding an insect in a cup

Cortni Borgerson Featured on “People Fixing the World” Podcast

March 16, 2022