Chairs and department leaders in anthropology and related disciplines are invited to the 2022 Department Leaders Summer Institute taking place June 22-24 at Georgetown University. The theme for this year’s institute is, “Anthropologically Informed Leadership for Equity and Accessibility,” reflecting the particular insights that our discipline gives us for supporting DEI work, as well as the necessity of creating policies and workplace cultures that support these values. Attendees will participate in workshops, panel discussions, and a variety of networking events. Registration is $100, or complimentary for AAA Department Services Program (DSP) partners. Learn more and register today. http://ow.ly/Gxjj50IY1EA

Our Graduate School Fair is going virtual on Thursday, April 14. The half-day event will allow prospective graduate students to learn more about the graduate school application process and options for next steps. Attendees can tour the virtual exhibit hall and chat with representatives from MA and PhD #anthropology programs from across the county. We’re also hosting three panel discussions starting at 1 p.m. ET. Registration is FREE for AAA members; students and un/underemployed can attend for $10. Everyone can attend the exhibit hall and mixer for FREE but registration is required. Learn more and register today! https://www.americananthro.org/gradfair

The Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), with the support of the Fetzer Institute, invites proposals for research at the intersection of religion, spirituality, and democracy in the United States. The fellowships offer research support of up to 12 months to PhD students who have advanced to candidacy and to postdoctoral researchers within five years of their PhD. We welcome proposals on all aspects of religion and spirituality in its relation to democracy from across all fields in the social sciences, humanities, and theology. We are pleased to be collaborating with the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) to support fellows’ research with access to their extensive survey data on these topics, as well as working with fellows to gain access to other data sources. Applications are due April 14, 2022. https://www.ssrc.org/programs/religion-and-the-public-sphere/religion-spirituality-and-democratic-renewal-fellowship/

Anthropology Day (February 17) is a day to celebrate anthropology while promoting the discipline to the world around us. Join the celebration by hosting an event in your community, school, or workplace. Register your group (university, club, department, museum, etc.) to be listed as an official participant and receive event updates. We have a host of resources and ideas to help you get started for your AnthroDay events. We’ll also be updating the Activities & Events page with new ideas submitted by this year’s official participants. Don’t forget to sign up for this year's AnthroDay Kick-Off event on January 14, 12:00 P.M. ET. Hear from a panel of past Anthropology Day participants about their previous activities and events. This event will also provide an opportunity for staff and attendees to brainstorm celebration activities and answer any questions you may have before the big day. https://www.americananthro.org/anthroday

Looking for a field school/cultural immersion experience for yourself or your students without the costs and risks of travel? Check out the Ecuador Virtual Ethnographic Field School. No prerequisites or language requirement. 50-second video: https://youtu.be/l4LaAWzsG3M

The Ecuador Virtual Ethnographic Field School is accepting applications for the coming semester. All students welcome! Spanish fluency not required.

The Ecuador Virtual Ethnographic Field School is now accepting applications for the coming semester. To learn more, attend a Zoom presentation THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Register for the presentation here: https://t.co/Tqa3NQbP09?amp=1.