Organizations and Clubs
Lambda Alpha National Honor Society
Lambda Alpha in the international honors society for students of anthropology. It meets regularly and sponsors events and speakers. WSU is the founder of the Lambda Alpha Society. Dr. Peer Moore-Jansen is the faculty sponsor and current editor-in-chief of the Lambda Alpha Journal. For more information, visit the Lambda Alpha page by clicking the heading above.
Anthropology Club
Membership in the student-organized Anthropology Club is open to all students. The club meets once a month to discuss anthropological matters, upcoming events (both on and off campus), present speakers, show films, and provide opportunities to attend social gatherings outside regular club meetings. Members may also participate in the club's fund raising events during the academic year. Proceeds from these fund raisers go to the acquisition of educational materials that benefit the students. The club also brings in outside speakers who address a variety of anthropological topics. The Anthropology Club welcomes all interested students into a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
AASCK Archaeological Association of South Central Kansas
Encouraged by the Department of Anthropology, the Archaeological Association of South Central Kansas (AASCK) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of Kansas prehistory. Its meetings and programs, which feature anthropological and other topics, are usually on the second Thursday of each month and are free and open to the public.
City Archaeologist
The City Archaeologist serves the city of Wichita by conducting archaeological surveys and small investigations to meet environmental and historic preservation requirements. Services include school presentations on the prehistory of Kansas in the Central Plains, and on the practice of archaeology.For additional information on archaeological resources, contact the City Archaeologist at Wichita State University, (316) 978-3195 or by e-mail
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