Steve Winn Memorial Scholarship

The Steve Winn Memorial Scholarship states that “the recipient shall be a full time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Sociology who has done outstanding work in the areas of sociological theory and social stratification.”  This scholarship is intended to support outstanding students in these areas while honoring the life and work of Dr. Stephen Winn who died tragically while on sabbatical in French Guiana on March 5, 1995.

Bibliographical Sketch

Dr. Stephen (‘Steve’) Winn was born on September 22, 1947, in the shadow of Mont Shasta, in Redding, northern California.  He earned his B.A. in 1969 and M.A. in 1971, both from the University of Chico.  His doctorate in Sociology was granted by Washington State University in 1976.  Steve also studied at the University of Bari, in Italy, the London School of Economics, the University of Lund and Stockholm University in Sweden, and in various French institutions, including the Sorbonne.  Dr. Winn was particularly interested in the relationship between class status and voting behavior.  His dissertation research examined electoral support for George Wallace in the years 1964-1972.  He later turned his attention to an examination of similar questions in Sweden and France where he spent considerable time doing research.

Steve was a strong advocate of proportional representation (PR) in elections, having studied the voting behavior in some American cities where PR had once been used.  The data he collected indicated that PR results in higher levels of political participation, greater representation for labor and minority groups, and greater governmental efficiency on the municipal level.  He was convinced that the political right and centrist defenders of the status-quo had no real desire to attain such democratic goals.  It was just this skepticism grounded in empirical research, coupled with a love for what democracy could be, that made Dr. Winn a much sought after and inspiring teacher.

Dr. Winn was the recipient of a number of Faculty Development grants from Marshall University and of a National Endowment for the Humanities Stipend in 1978.  His research was further supported by generous financial grants from the Institute for Social Research (Stockholm University), and from various French institutions, including the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme, the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques, the Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques, and the Centre Universitaire de Recherches Sociologiques d’Amiens.

Archaeology, the science of reconstructing and understanding past and present cultures from their material remains, is taught in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Marshall University, in the classroom, in the laboratory, and also in the field. Hands-on instruction is strongly encouraged.  The department provides the opportunity for students to learn the basic techniques of surveying, excavation and recording, to experience the thrill of discovery, by offering an annual archaeological field school, a three to six credit course (ANT 323), during Summer Session 5.  This kind of practical experience is a big asset for those who wish to continue in archaeology as a career.

The sites investigated by the field school in the last twenty plus years cover the span of human occupation in West Virginia, from the Early Archaic, at St-Albans (ca. 6000 BCE, Kanawha County), through the Late Prehistoric, at Snidow (ca. 1250 CE, Mercer County) and Clover (ca. 1580 CE, Cabell County), to the historic period, at the Madie Carroll House in Guyandotte (ca. 1850 CE, Cabell County).  In addition to gaining practical knowledge of archaeological field techniques, students learn about our state’s long past, from the earliest Native American nomadic foragers and their journey towards becoming settled farmers, to the first Euro-American and African-American colonists who established the communities we live in today.

No previous experience is required to enroll in ANT 323, only an interest of things past, a curiosity of how we got to where we are today, and a taste for detective work.  And yes, getting very dirty in the process.  It is hard work, often tedious, but always rewarding.

For more information, contact the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Smith Hall Room 727 or call 304-696-6700.

Greenbottom Survey Video

Drone Video (2017)

Ann Louise Page Research Funding Request

Located in the Basement of the Old Main building (OM B12 & B14), the Lab is a tremendous resource to the university. The Anthropology Program maintains a valuable collections of artifacts with storage, lab, and display space as well as a seminar room and library.  Many of the archaeological artifacts in our collection have come to us through the work of students in the Marshall University Archaeological Field School.

Marshall University Ethnographic Collection

Located in the lab, the collection includes more than 450 objects from all over the world, from the barren tundra of the Arctic Circle to the hot sands of the Kalahari desert of southern Africa, from the coral atolls of the Pacific to the rainforests of the Amazon. The artifacts include everything from toys to weapons, from ritual and sacred pieces to items of daily wear.

The collection dates from 1997 when the Sunrise Museum, in Charleston, West Virginia, offered Marshall University a portion of its ethnographic inventory, prior to its move into the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. More artifacts have been added by private donors since.

Humans are manufacturers, in part what defines our species. The things we make are tools for survival, weapons for protection, toys to entertain and teach our young, ritual objects to communicate with supernatural forces, material signs to reflect our social status in the community, and numerous other items just for personal display, pride in the craftsmanship and beauty.

The Oral History of Appalachia Collection (OHAC) is comprised of over two thousand interviews conducted in Appalachia, largely within the state of West Virginia, over the last 40 years.  Many of these interviews have been converted from analog tape to digital format for archiving purposes and have been fully cataloged as holdings of the Marshall University Morrow Library Special Collections Department.  Many interviews also have full transcripts available.  The OHAC represents a tremendous resource for students in the department interested in local and regional history, culture, and society.  The collection is available for student research ranging from coursework, undergraduate capstone projects, to graduate research including the Masters thesis.  Indeed, given limited funds required to continue operational work in the archive, including further format conversion, cataloging, and transcription, there are opportunities to contribute to this valuable resource and to aid future scholarship while conducting your own projects as a student at Marshall.  The OHAC receives oversight through an interdisciplinary collective of scholars committed to encouraging and maintaining investigation into the living history of the Tri-State region.  Dr. Brian A. Hoey serves as a member on this board.  Marshall Special Collections has over 600 oral histories available for use. To consult a full directory, you’ll need to go to Special Collections. To consult the holdings that are listed on MILES (the Libraries’ catalog) use “Marshall University Oral History of Appalachia” as the author’s name. Alternatively, you may type in “Oral History” and “Appalachia” as key words. For a complete list type in “OH” on MILES under “basic search” and “call number.”

A regional collection of published materials that deals with West Virginia and surrounding states, particularly Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. The collection also emphasizes the Appalachian Region, as well as the American Civil War. The collection includes books, journals, state documents, newspapers, a vertical file of newspaper clippings and pamphlets, maps, phone books, and microforms.

We also have a graduate and undergraduate student study area/lounge and a seminar room are located on the 5th floor of Smith Hall, rooms 527 & 528.

You can learn more about these and other resources for students interested in the Anthropology Program in the Student Handbook

The Anthropology Club brings together students interested in the four-fields of anthropology (both as majors and non-majors) in order to engage with the core concerns of discipline in settings beyond the classroom.  The Club is open to everyone and we encourage people to join us who are interested in all things human, from our origins as a species (biological), to our cultural development (archaeology), to how we live in present communities (cultural), to how we communicate (linguistics).

Join others with similar interests for comradeship and even, occasionally, pizza!  A great way to connect with like-minded students and share a learning experience–exciting, and just fun.

Activities of the Club include:

• Field trips
• The Works in Progress Series
• Invited speakers
• Conferences
• Book and bake sales
• Movie screenings

2022-2023 Academic Year

Anthropology Club Poster in PDF (coming in September)

Meetings

TBA [contact club president for details]

Club Officers

President:

Vice President:

Treasurer/Secretary:

Faculty Advisor:

TBA

For more information contact

American Anthropological Association

AnthroClubs is an official student program for undergraduate members of the American Anthropological Association that works to foster community among those majoring, minoring, or having a general interest in the field of anthropology. AAA Anthropology Club members work to mobilize students and departments by serving as on-campus ambassadors.

Starting an AAA Anthro Club

• Have at least 5 student club members (at least three (3) club members, not including the club President, must be AAA members)
• Have a faculty advisor (AAA membership is not required but members receive 15% off their national dues)
• Complete and submit an AnthroClub membership application
• Submit AnthroClub annual dues
• Complete and submit the AAA undergraduate membership application for at least three (3) members
• Elect club officers (President, Secretary and Treasurer) annually
• Develop a club social media page (at least one of the following); or “follow” or “like” @AmericanAnthro
• Clubs on Facebook should “like” the AAA page to receive updatesAdditional Club Guidelines..

Benefits

• An official AnthroClub Membership Certificate
• The official AnthroClub member logo to use on materials, websites and social media channels
• Club President’s member dues waived
• Faculty Advisor member dues discount (15% off)
• Annual club kit that includes materials that will include ideas on how to plan activities for your club, logo swag, and other resources
• Highlights throughout the year of club activities on AAA national social media pages
• Participation in World Anthropology Day (formerly National Anthropology Day) events and materials
• Exclusive access to purchase/request additional official Anthro Club logo materials

Celebrate. Engage. Inspire.

World Anthropology Day

Anthropology Day is an annual day (always the third Thursday in February) for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. Help us celebrate what anthropology is and what it can achieve by hosting an event through the Anthropology Club.

Visit the American Anthropological Association’s Anthropology Day Resources page to check out logos, activity suggestions, customizable templates and additional materials.

LAMBDA ALPHA

Lambda Alpha is the National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology.  The Beta Chapter of West Virginia, formed in 1995, is housed in our department.   Membership confers certain privileges, including national academic recognition, scholarships, and the opportunity to publish in a national anthropological journal.

Qualifications for membership are:

To become a member in Lambda Alpha, an anthropology major or minor joins an existing chapter in their anthropology department. Membership requirements are:

1. An average of “B” or 3.0 GPA in anthropology and no less than a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all coursework for undergraduates.
2. A 3.25 GPA is required for anthropology graduate students.
3. Undergraduate students pursuing a major or minor in anthropology must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of coursework in anthropology to apply for membership.

A complete membership application consist of submitting two items. The two membership application items consist of a 1) a printed copy of your application form submitted to your chapter faculty sponsor for membership approval, and 2) a $25 lifetime membership fee submitted to your chapter faculty sponsor.

Application for membership is made only once every academic year, usually near the end of the Fall Semester.  Qualified applicants are required to fill out a form to be signed by the faculty advisor and submit a one-time fee of $25.00.

Lambda Alpha Student Awards

The application deadline for the Academic Year 2023-2024 Lambda Alpha Student Awards is March 1, 2024. Three undergraduate scholarships will be offered and six graduate student research grants will also be awarded. Chapter faculty sponsors nominate student applicants for these awards.  The rules for the scholarships, grant awards, and paper competition are available via the link below:

Lambda Alpha Award Application

Please note that applicants for the awards are nominated/selected from their chapters by their chapter representatives.

Lambda Alpha National Scholarships
An undergraduate senior student scholarship for $5,000 will be awarded this year. The undergraduate scholarship will be awarded to the top applicant selected by the National Executive Council members.  The application submission deadline is March 1, 2024.  Second and third place scholarships will also be awarded.

Lambda Alpha Graduate Student Research Grants
6 grants at $2,000 per grant for a $12,000 total across three categories as follows:

• Archaeology Grants, 2, $2,000 each, $4,000 category total
• Bio-Anthropology Grants, 2, $2,000 each, $4,000 category total
• Cultural/Linguistic Anthropology, 2, $2,000 each, $4,000 category total

The Graduate Student Research Grants will be awarded to the top two applicants in each grant category (archaeology, bio-anthropology, cultural/linguistic anthropology) selected by the National Executive Council.

Lambda Alpha Journal

The Lambda Alpha Journal is the annual student journal of the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society. The journal publishes a wide range of articles on archaeological, biological, cultural and linguistic topics. Submission of articles is open to both members and non-members.  Go to Lambda Alpha Journal to view journal volumes. Please contact the Editor-In-Chief, for a detailed description of the proper formatting for submissions.

Faculty advisor:  Dr. Robin Conley Riner

Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein

“To investigate humanity for the purpose of service”

In 1920, University of Southern California sociologist Dr. Emory S. Bogardus founded Alpha Kappa Delta for the purposes of stimulating scholarship and promoting the scientific study of society. The AKD honor society publishes the peer-reviewed journal Sociological Inquiry: The Quarterly Journal of the International Sociology Honor Society.

The Alpha Chapter at Marshall University was established in 1950 and was the first one in the state. Conferring a charter signifies that the institution meets high standards of program quality and scholarship. While the focus is on scholarship, we also emphasize fellowship for faculty and students, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

To become a member of AKD, a student has to be at least a junior and have accumulated the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.0 or a ‘B’ average in sociology, with at least 12 hours of sociology course-work.  Graduate students need to complete at least one-half year of course work in sociology while maintaining at least a ‘B’ average.

Student scholarship in Alpha Kappa Delta is recognized in several ways:

• sponsoring student travel to regional meetings
• annual student paper contests and awards
• funding research symposia and honoraria for guest speakers