by Emily Besler-Dean | Aug 25, 2024 | Blog
“That sounds kinda sad,” My friend’s mouth twisted. I had just told her that I was going to be participating in a cemetery field school. I got her reaction- death is a lot. But sadness wasn’t top of my mind in July 2023. I was incredibly fortunate last summer to do...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 28, 2023 | Blog
Guest post by Ryana Our final class in ANTH 367 provides a chance to reflect on teamwork, lessons learned from the Jewish community, and giving thanks. Our last day To me, it feels like just yesterday that we had all gathered at UVic to meet for the first time. Yet,...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog
In a data-driven world, we need to honour and remember the people that make field experience possible, both the living and dead. Guest post by Jordyn L. *TW*- mentions of death, funerals, World War 2, please read with your wellbeing in mind. Well, we’ve only had two...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to envisioning their plans for the summer, most students dream of days on the beach perfecting their tan. Others may frantically apply for jobs or set out on adventures around the world. Most, however, don’t plan to spend part of their summer in a...
by David Klok | May 21, 2018 | Blog
May 17th was our first day of the field school actually spent in the field, at Emanu-el cemetery. Personally, it was also the first time that I can remember having ever been in a cemetery, something I only realized when I sat down to write this post. I have been very...
