Anthropology Department, University of Colorado Denver

04/29/2026

Save the date for May 4th’s career roundtable event through the mentorship program!

04/19/2026

Congrats Sarah and SJ on their zooarch defenses!

03/30/2026

Straight from the horse’s (CCPA’s) mouth: scholarships! Applications for Colorado Archaeological Society’s Alice Hamilton scholarship and CCPA’s Native American scholarship are still open! Even if you’re not an enrolled member of a tribe, consider sending an application anyway with an explanation of your Indigenous identity/background.

Alice Hamilton link to application in bio. Deadline April 8, 2026.

Native American: link to application in bio. Deadline April 25, 2026.

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03/10/2026

02/13/2026

Let’s make shapes! (With bones!) Join two of our grad students in a 2-session introductory workshop for geometric morphometrics on March 2nd and 9th from 5 to 6:30 pm. Email Fiona and/or Nell for more information.

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02/13/2026

Job seekers take heed! The mentorship program is hosting a resume and cover letter workshop on Monday February 23rd. Have a professional look over your application materials, discuss opportunities, network with peers and mentors, and have some dinner on us. To reserve your spot, RSVP by sending an email to Lynesha with your resume attached by 2/16. See you there!

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