From A to Zoonoses: How Diseases Travel from Animals to Humans Malcolm Ramsay What are zoonoses? Ebola, SARS, and HIV dominate headlines, but often the common source of these diseases are not mentioned: animals. What makes zoonoses so dangerous, why is the prevalence of zoonoses seemingly increasing, and what research is being done to prevent... Continue Reading →

Traditional Knowledge in the Canadian North: Ways of Knowing the Past, Present, and Future Rebecca Gray This talk will discuss the importance of traditional knowledge (TK) in the Canadian North, i.e., Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Listeners will learn about the following topics: What is TK? Who are TK users? How is TK a vital component of the... Continue Reading →

Why Being Big Boned is Beautiful: Osteoporosis from an Evolutionary Perspective Amy Beresheim This talk will cover the growing epidemic of osteoporosis. About the Presenter Amy Beresheim is a second year Evolutionary Anthropology PhD student, working under the direction of Dr. Susan Pfeiffer. Her research focuses on age- and sex-related changes in cortical bone microstructure... Continue Reading →

From Apex Predator to Man’s Best Friend: Tracing the Journey of Dog Domestication Becky Goodwin This lecture will discuss human-dog interactions, in both life and death, and the amazing journey that is dog domestication. About the Presenter Becky Goodwin is a second year archaeology master’s student who specializes in zooarchaeology under the supervision of Dr.... Continue Reading →

Redefining Space and Self: A look at Street art, Ideology, and Banksy Matthew Resendes Medeiros This lecture will focus on how street artists can transform notions of public space and encourage social movements. He looks forward to discussing modern street art and artists such as the enigmatic Banksy.  About the Presenter Matthew is a first... Continue Reading →