SF Zoo Trip

We had a great time at the SF Zoo last week - lots to see. The primates were particularly impressive and we learned that the 4 chimps had been at the zoo since the 60s and that one was the model for Yoda.

'Scientists piece together human encestry'

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/05/19/human.ancestor/index.html

What do you think?

Archaeological Institute of America's 10th Annual Archaeology Fair

You are all cordially invited to participate in the Archaeological Institute of America’s 10th Annual Archaeology Fair, to be held at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, CA on January 9th and 10th, 2010. (map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=dana+point,+ca&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=OSsSSqLrE6aMtgPXg5XsDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1 )

This fair will be held in conjunction with the Archaeological Institute of America’s 111th Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.

Our annual archaeology fair is a wonderful program that reaches out to the local community and teaches kids and adults alike about archaeology through hands-on activities. As a presenter, you will reach hundreds of kids, their parents, and other educators, to teach them about the importance and value of archaeology. To read about our past fairs, visit http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10417.

As a presenter, you will be able to create your own hands-on activity to present to our attendees. The activity should be suitable for about 10-15 people (mostly kids) to participate in at the same time. Aside from reaching out to the community, this is also a great opportunity to publicize your organization and its activities. All participating groups also receive 2 free registrations to the AIA’s 111th Annual Meeting

For more information about the event, and how to get involved, please e-mail Samantha Stein, Outreach and Education Assistant, at sstein@aia.bu.edu.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Kabob Palace

We had a blast at Kabob Palace on Laguna and Franklin last Thursday! Thanks to all who came! We enjoyed new flavors and spices, being xenophiliacs, and appreciated the adventure together! Tune in for info on our next ethnic dinner!

May Announcements

May 3rd, Sunday: Jewish Heritage Festival, 1pm-4:30pm at the Capitol West Steps, Sacramento. For more information, visit: http://www.jhfsac.com/node/9

May 7th, Thursday: Ethnic Dinner at Kabob Palace at 6pm. Located at 9168 Franklin Blvd. (West on Laguna Blvd., Right on Franklin Blvd.) Join us for Afghan food and fun!

May 28th, Thursday: San Francisco Zoo Trip. Email Dr. Panagakos (panagaa@crc.losrios.edu) if you are interested by May 15th to plan for carpooling and waiver forms! We hope to see/hear the Chimp Enrichment talk at 11:30am. $15 entrance, plus gas if carpooling. http://www.sfzoo.org/

October 2009: Anthropology Expo, hosted by Cosumnes River College.
We have formalized the theme for this year's Anthro Expo to be "My Anthropology" or something close to that. We feel this is a broad enough theme to include many different aspects of anthropology (careers included). Details coming soon!

Also...
We have our new officers for the next academic year, thank you for agreeing to serve!
President: Michelle Walker
Treasurer: Caitlin Ring
ICC Rep: Kameron McDonnell

Check back often for more updates!