April 29th marked the annual Anthropology Department end of the year gathering to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and faculty in an atmosphere characterized by camaraderie and good cheer. Anthropology majors, minors, and friends were treated to culinary delicacies from around the world and around the block while the conversation flowed. This year, the event was held at St. Lawrence’s Brush Alumni house, a larger venue than in years past well suited to the increased popularity of the event.
This event is also the department’s opportunity to recognize the outstanding senior members of the Lambda Alpha honorary as well as the students who received departmental awards at Moving Up Day.
Especially poignant this year is the retirement of two long-time faculty members: Dr. John Barthelme and Dr. Celia Nyamweru. Students and alumni pooled memories, letters, and pictures together to make keepsake albums to honor the many dedicated years spent in the classroom by both professors. Students also prepared hand-designed t-shirts with personalized anthropology themes to be worn with pride.
Many thanks to the professors whose hard work in preparing this event for the students made it yet another success!
Students and professors alike took advantage of some long-awaited sunshine on the back deck. Here, Dr. John Barthelme and his daughter Mary.
Dr. Barthelme and Dr. Nyamweru during the retirement presentations.
“The food was amazing, the veggies, the amazing soups and rice and everything was simply fantastic!”- Heather Christie ‘11
Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Pomponio preparing to recognize the Lambda Alpha seniors with the handmade cords. See Honorary Page for a description of the Lambda Alpha cords.
Senior majors gather around the cake for a group shot. "As a senior it was great to have a final get together with the faculty and other students before graduation." -Alyssa Magoon
