The AnthroCircle officers organize meetings and events, deal with paperwork, and much more. Here’s a little bit about each of us, as well as what we do in AnthroCircle. If you have any questions, please let us know, especially if you’re interested in getting involved in leadership!
Ian Auger
President
Email: irauger@wisc.edu
He/They
Major: Anthropology
Certificates: Archaeology
Interests in Anthropology: He is interested in the changes within societies during transitions from nomadic lifestyles to more sedentary ones. He is also interested in the development of urban societies and the creation of governance and other political systems.
Fun Fact: Ian has tried garum
Maddie Weishan
Secretary
Email: mweishan@wisc.edu
She/Her
Majors: Anthropology and classical humanities
Certificates: Archaeology and art history
Interests in Anthropology: Classical archaeology and historical fashion
Fun Fact: Maddie has been a dancer for 15 years
Madison Fortier
Program Coordinator
Email: mhfortier@wisc.edu
She/Her
Major: Anthropology Graduate Student
Interests in Anthropology: Archaeology, Paleoanthropology, Zooarchaeology, and Hominin Fire Use
Fun Fact: Madison has a twin sister
Jack Taylor
Vice-President
Email: jstaylor2@wisc.edu
Any/All
Major: Landscape and Urban Studies and Anthropology
Certificates: Chican@/Latin@ Studies and Archaeology
Interests in Anthropology: Ancient cities/metropoles and midwestern archaeology
Fun Fact: Jack is a labor organizer
Miya Gentile
Treasurer
Email: mgentile2@wisc.edu
She/her
Major: Anthropology
Certificates: Criminal justice
Interests in Anthropology: Osteology, paleoanthropology, and forensic anthropology
Fun Fact: Miya had a pet frog named Percy Jackson for 10 year