Anthropology Clubs, Associations, and Events
Armadillo Roast
The armadillo roast is the spring social event for the UF anthropology department. It originated from a field school party at Fort Center in 1966. The roast became an official annual function in 1972. It is also a fund-raising event for the Charles H. Fairbanks Scholarship, which is awarded to graduate students in archaeology.
Florida Anthropological Student Association
(FASA)
The Florida Anthropological Student Association (FASA) is an undergraduate-graduate
anthropology club that sponsors a number of social, fund raising, and educational
events throughout the academic year. Annual social events include Potlatch
and a new student party during the fall and a book sale and other events
during the spring. FASA provides a setting for students to meet other anthropology
majors and minors and faculty members in social settings. Undergraduate
majors are encouraged to participate in FASA activities. If you are interested
in getting involved in FASA watch for meeting announcements posted outside
of the anthropology office or check the website above.
National Collegiate Honors Society in Anthropology
The National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology (Lambda Alpha) is
open to all students with a 3.5 GPA overall. The purpose
of this honors society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research
in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the
discipline. Within this organization there are leadership opportunities
in the Delta Chapter at the University of Florida. Society members receive
the Lambda Alpha newsletter, an opportunity to apply for Lambda Alpha scholarships
and other benefits. Induction of new members takes place in both fall and
spring.
Visual Anthropology
Student Association at UF (VASAUF)
The Visual Anthropology Student Association at UF (VASAUF) is a student
run organization that seeks to create a critical space to discuss issues
related to the visual representation of anthropology. Primarily focused
on film viewings and discussions, VASAUF events explore new ideas, techniques,
and professional outlets for students interested a wide range of visual
approaches to anthropology. Meetings and film viewings occur about three
to four times per semester. Students who are interested in showing their
work, who have film suggestions, or who would like to join our list-serve
should contact
