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Tag: "Department of Anthropology"
‘Borders and Borderlands’ symposium set for April 20
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at CSU will present an interdisciplinary symposium on “Borders and Borderlands: Culture, Society, and Economics during Changing Times” on Thursday, April 20, in the Morgan Library Event Hall.
CSU archaeologist featured on CBS program
An ancient, previously unknown city. A collection of priceless artifacts. Previously unexplored rain forest, featuring jaguars, deadly snakes and a flesh-eating disease with no cure.
CSU archaeologist Chris Fisher has experienced all of these things – and much more – during his four-plus years of work unravelling the mysteries behind an ancient civilization in Honduras. Working with author Douglas Preston, National Geographic and a support team provided by the Honduran government, Fisher has been heavily involved in the discovery and excavation of one of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in years.
Fisher and his work was showcased Sunday when veteran reporter Lee Cowan told the tale behind Preston’s new book, “The Lost City of the Monkey God,” on CBS News Sunday Morning. The report is now online.
New book released
Cowan’s report coincided with the release of Preston’s book earlier this week.
Fisher, a professor in CSU’s Department of Anthropology, was interviewed on campus by Cowan in December. They discussed the many artifacts found at the pre-Columbian city – previously thought to be legendary Cuidad Blanco – and the people who occupied its many buildings before abruptly abandoning it.
Fisher also talked about his experience dealing with leishmaniasis, a parasite-borne tropical disease that literally can eat away the flesh of its victims. It took a week of chemotherapy-like treatments at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. to halt the disease’s advances.
Fisher hopes to return to the site at some point – perhaps later this year.
CSU archaeologist returning to Honduran jungle
CSU professors play prominent role in discovery of ancient city
The ‘welcoming back of a nation’
On Nov. 1, 2015, the first bison to walk upon the short-grass prairie of Northern Colorado in decades returned to Soapstone Prairie. For local Native Americans, the return was a momentous and emotional occasion.
CSU anthropology professor named lead author on intergovernmental science-policy project
Anthropology professor Kathy Galvin has been named a lead author in major international biodiversity and ecosystems project.
Kids Do It All at the CSU Todos Santos Center
Forty-seven children from Todos Santos and four children from Colorado attended the 2016 Kids Do It All program at the Colorado State University Todos Santos Center – the university’s nonprofit international outpost for research, teaching and engagement in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Summertime Standouts: College of Liberal Arts
This summer break, many College of Liberal Arts students splashed into research and internships across the world.
CSU researchers, students lead local science nature talks
Colorado State University students and faculty are leading "Science behind the Scenery" events sponsored by the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas.
CSU student aids elephants in Thailand
Colorado State University student Marissa Mullen had the opportunity to work with elephants in Thailand from May 14 to June 4.
Kaia Renouf, College of Liberal Arts
Honors graduate believes in museums, mentoring and making Campus Connections.