My experience on this field school that took place in Anadarko, Oklahoma, was really interesting. I went into it with an interest in linguistic anthropology and language in general, so I knew that I wanted to study the languages of the tribes we were studying. About a week and a half in, I noticed a reoccurring theme that the languages were struggling, especially Kiowa. … [Read more...] about Ethnographic Field School with Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes of Oklahoma
For my last summer (2016) as a student at MSU, I wanted to broaden my archaeological skills and experience. I decided to apply for a PIT (Passport in Time) position with the Forest Service in the Oglala National Grasslands, to conduct site research and interpretation for Hudson Meng (25SX115), in NW Nebraska. The purpose – to participate in their public education in archaeology … [Read more...] about Bear on a Bison Kill by Lance Estep
On April 14, 1906, racial tensions reached a tipping point in the Queen City of the Ozarks. Mob rule and violence ensued, and the lynching that occurred in Park Central Square on the eve of Easter Sunday became a permanent mark on the history of the Ozarks. In the aftermath of the catastrophe, many African-Americans […] … [Read more...] about Life in the Ozarks for African-Americans: From 1906 to today
Three Missouri State faculty members have developed a living archive of testimonials and oral histories of the African American experience in the Ozarks: The Journey Continues. … [Read more...] about ‘The Journey Continues ‘ shows diverse perspectives of Springfield throughout history
The Missouri State-Vallles Caldera Archaeological Field School returned for a second season from June 6th to July 7th, 2016. It was a continuation of the previous summer’s collaboration with the Valles Caldera National Preserve in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The field school provided students with an introduction to archaeological methods and Southwestern archaeology and … [Read more...] about 2016 Archaeology Field School by Sarah Reid