Hello, Anthro Peeps – This from the American Anthropological Association. Note the events happening today (Thursday 2/20). – Dr. Junge
| Happy Anthropology Day!
Today we celebrate Anthropology Day, a time to recognize the contributions of our field to addressing humanities most complex and pressing problems. Beyond celebration, today serves as a crucial reminder of the challenges our field faces, including diminishing funding and challenges to academic freedom.
A slew of recent incidents underscore the importance of advocating for the preservation and support of anthropological research and education. We know anthropology offers invaluable insights into human cultures, behaviors, and histories. We know it fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses pressing global issues. On Anthropology Day, we reaffirm our commitment to making sure the world knows of the important contributions our field produces and defending against threats that seek to undermine the impact of anthropologists.
We invite you to join us in this endeavor by:
- Attending one of the local events listed below.
- Sharing the ways you think an anthropological perspective can make a difference by tagging AmericanAnthro or using the #AnthroDay on social media.
- Advocating for the support and continuation of anthropological programs and researchs
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| There’s a lot going on — below you’ll find upcoming educational advocacy opportunities to help you understand what’s happening and how to fight back:
➤ WEBINAR: Donald Trump and Higher Ed — What’s Next. Presented by the Chronicle for Higher Education, Today, 1PM EST.
➤ EVENT: The National Humanities Alliance gathers for Humanities Advocacy Day in Washington, DC on March 11 to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to make the case for federal funding for the humanities.
➤ WEBINAR: DEI in the Balance — Strategies for Moving Forward in Uncertain Times. Presented by Willing Observers and AAA, March 20, 1PM EST. RSVP today.
➤ PETITION LETTERS: Write to your Congressional Representative about the need to protect government data. Find this action alert and others from our partners at COSSA.
➤ EVENT: COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day takes place March 24-25 in Washington DC, where social and behavioral scientists and science advocates will engage with policy makers. |