Spring 2026 Announcements
This semester we are meeting Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30pm in Sewell Social Sciences Room 4308
Follow us on Instagram @anthrocircle to keep up to date with events!
What is Anthropology?
Anthropology is the study of humans, that is, how we have lived and live, how we got here from ape-like ancestors, and why it all matters. It is split into four subfields: archaeology (not dinosaurs), biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.
AnthroCircle is for everyone!
AnthroCircle is a registered student organization at UW–Madison. We welcome all who have a humanistic drive. Though anthropology is traditionally comprised of four subfields, students from adjacent fields are welcome. This can range from history or sociology to chemistry or geology (think artifact analysis, biology, sediment analysis).
Our weekly meetings include hands-on learning activities led by students and faculty, game nights, career and field school info sessions, invited lectures by undergrads, grads, and academics, and more.
Our events and initiatives outside of weekly meetings include field trips (museums, archaeological sites, Henry Vilas Zoo), fundraisers, and local outreach events .
Additionally, we are eager to help our members participate in research, internships, and professional development activities within the subfields of anthropology. We collect a list of anthropology-related internships and field schools in Madison and across the world, as well and links to funding and grant application resources. If you have questions about these or other relevant opportunities you can email us at anthrocircle@rso.wisc.edu or reach out to any of the officers in person!
Join AnthroCircle!
AnthroCircle’s membership is composed mainly of UW-Madison undergraduate and graduate students, but we welcome anyone with an interest in anthropology to join and participate! Students, faculty, and staff can easily sign up on our WIN page (this automatically adds you to our email list).
If you would like to join, but are not a student, we encourage you to send us an email.
If you are interested in setting up an event with AnthroCircle, please send an email to anthrocircle@rso.wisc.edu.
@AnthroCircle