Graduate Anthropological Association

 The UWF Graduate Anthropological Association was founded in Fall 2007 with the goal of assisting anthropology graduate students in the procurement of funds for travel to academic conferences. Since its inception, the GAA has surpassed this original mission by fostering peer and faculty communication. 

Currently, the GAA has a number of objectives. Its primary goal is to better the educational experience of the graduate students in the department. To that end, the GAA meets once a month to discuss past and current issues and possible solutions. The GAA President serves as a liaison for the graduate students in faculty meetings. The three departmental subfields - Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Cultural Anthropology - are represented by individual, elected, graduate student officers. The association also strives to raise community awareness in anthropologically-related areas and participates in community and university events whenever possible. In addition, the GAA raises funds for those graduate students who are unable to get university funding for participation in conferences relating to their field. When possible, the association discusses fund raising options and opportunities. For more information, please email one of the officers listed above.
 
GAA MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/anthropologyassociation
Facebook: Search "UWF Anthropology Graduate Student Association"
 
Current or accepted graduate students with UWF Argus accounts can add themselves to the GAA Argus group for association emails and postings.

Need help finding a place to live in Pensacola? Check out the GAA Pensacola Moving Guide (pdf) for information and tips!

Anthropology Club

The Anthropology Club welcomes undergraduate and graduate students interested in any of the fields of Anthropology. Most members are Anthropology majors, but the club is open to other majors and University staff. The Anthropology Club offers opportunities for students to become acquainted with others in their field and make contacts in the community. Current goals include keeping students informed of anthropology-related events and opportunities available in the Pensacola area.

Past events include camping trips, participation in local events, tours and volunteer opportunities at nearby historic and archaeological sites, cooperative activities with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, and graduate school seminars to introduce undergraduate students to the complexities of applying to grad school.

To be added to the Anthropology Club Listserv or for more information about the club, contact President Stephanie Ward (saw24@students.uwf.edu).