Dr E McG
@elm11.bsky.social
Academic, archaeologist, educator, karateka, and recovering perfectionist. Uninvited, but living on Songhees territory.
Varanis from BWT (Runequest)
Nadezhda Toranova (SCA)
She/They
Varanis from BWT (Runequest)
Nadezhda Toranova (SCA)
She/They
Pinned
Dr E McG
@elm11.bsky.social
· Nov 12
I suppose I could do an intro. I teach anthropology & archaeology at a Cdn university. Did my training in Glasgow. I specialize in the Viking Age and mortuary archaeology & I dabble in experimental archaeology. In my limited spare time, I practice karate, knit, and occasionally go to SCA events.
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"For studies in humanities, business or law, for instance, domestic tuition can come close to covering those programs' costs. But others-like coveted STEM university programs, or health ... cost much more to deliver than domestic tuition covers" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada's post-secondary industry predicts a storm ahead, as budget cuts shrink courses, staff | CBC News
Cuts to staff, classes, programs and student services: Canada's post-secondary system is moving into a stormy period, as colleges and universities grapple with budget shortfalls exacerbated by restrictions on international students, domestic tuition caps or freezes, and stagnant provincial funding.
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2024 at 5:39 PM
"For studies in humanities, business or law, for instance, domestic tuition can come close to covering those programs' costs. But others-like coveted STEM university programs, or health ... cost much more to deliver than domestic tuition covers" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This talk was absolutely brilliant. The project is an excellent example of the power of working alongside and collaborating with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. I’m so excited to see where it goes next. I really want to get some weaving warped up too!
#IndigenousArchaeology
#CoastSalish
#textiles
#IndigenousArchaeology
#CoastSalish
#textiles
Attend next Monday's - @uvicanthro.bsky.social colloquia:
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
November 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
This talk was absolutely brilliant. The project is an excellent example of the power of working alongside and collaborating with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. I’m so excited to see where it goes next. I really want to get some weaving warped up too!
#IndigenousArchaeology
#CoastSalish
#textiles
#IndigenousArchaeology
#CoastSalish
#textiles
NEW POST: The Brooch of the Dragon by @archaeonado.bsky.social
On the archaeological parallels that seem to have inspired the penannular brooches used in season 2 of House of the Dragon #HotD
On the archaeological parallels that seem to have inspired the penannular brooches used in season 2 of House of the Dragon #HotD
The Brooch of the Dragon
By Adrián Maldonado The gift and the curse of being a medievalist is that watching fantasy fiction adaptations can feel a bit like taking your job home with you. You’re still able to be a fan, but...
almostarchaeology.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
“I need tea. Why is it 8 and I haven’t had tea yet?”
Oh wait. Empty cup is right beside me. It’s going to be one of those days. I need *more* tea.
Oh wait. Empty cup is right beside me. It’s going to be one of those days. I need *more* tea.
November 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM
“I need tea. Why is it 8 and I haven’t had tea yet?”
Oh wait. Empty cup is right beside me. It’s going to be one of those days. I need *more* tea.
Oh wait. Empty cup is right beside me. It’s going to be one of those days. I need *more* tea.
Hey Canadians - we’re either the wary neighbours or next on the list. There are some useful lessons here to start putting into practice.
As an Indian, as someone who lived in Egypt, and who has, modestly, remained committed to my politics despite that, here are my rules for living under fascist regimes:
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
November 15, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Hey Canadians - we’re either the wary neighbours or next on the list. There are some useful lessons here to start putting into practice.
Working on syllabi for my Medieval Archaeology and Archaeology of Death courses. Step 1 is always revise reading lists to include more BIPOC scholarship. Anyone run across anything recent that they found compelling?
#archaeology #highered #teaching
#archaeology #highered #teaching
November 15, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Working on syllabi for my Medieval Archaeology and Archaeology of Death courses. Step 1 is always revise reading lists to include more BIPOC scholarship. Anyone run across anything recent that they found compelling?
#archaeology #highered #teaching
#archaeology #highered #teaching
We’re beginning to see the effects of the Canadian federal government cutbacks to student visas. Layoffs at universities and colleges as they try to balance budgets with piss poor funding structures. #highered #internationalstudents
cheknews.ca/camosun-anno...
cheknews.ca/camosun-anno...
Camosun announces coming layoffs due to loss of international student tuition
Camosun College announced coming layoffs as it has to make up for a budget shortfall due to the reduction of international students.
cheknews.ca
November 13, 2024 at 9:46 PM
We’re beginning to see the effects of the Canadian federal government cutbacks to student visas. Layoffs at universities and colleges as they try to balance budgets with piss poor funding structures. #highered #internationalstudents
cheknews.ca/camosun-anno...
cheknews.ca/camosun-anno...
Had a bit of a rough day and got stranded by ferry cancellations. My friends’ doggo, Hamlet, has decided I need cuddles. She’s not wrong.
November 13, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Had a bit of a rough day and got stranded by ferry cancellations. My friends’ doggo, Hamlet, has decided I need cuddles. She’s not wrong.
Reposted by Dr E McG
Reposted by Dr E McG
Attend next Monday's - @uvicanthro.bsky.social colloquia:
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
November 12, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Attend next Monday's - @uvicanthro.bsky.social colloquia:
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
"Coast Salish woolly dogs as revealed by ancient DNA"
Dr. Audrey Lin
(Gerstner Postdoctoral Scholar, American Museum of Natural History)
events.uvic.ca/anthropology...
I suppose I could do an intro. I teach anthropology & archaeology at a Cdn university. Did my training in Glasgow. I specialize in the Viking Age and mortuary archaeology & I dabble in experimental archaeology. In my limited spare time, I practice karate, knit, and occasionally go to SCA events.
November 12, 2024 at 5:44 AM
I suppose I could do an intro. I teach anthropology & archaeology at a Cdn university. Did my training in Glasgow. I specialize in the Viking Age and mortuary archaeology & I dabble in experimental archaeology. In my limited spare time, I practice karate, knit, and occasionally go to SCA events.
Survived booping the snoot of a shop cat. I boop a lot of snoots. So far, I still have all my fingers.
November 12, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Survived booping the snoot of a shop cat. I boop a lot of snoots. So far, I still have all my fingers.
Scoping the place out to see if it works for me.
November 12, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Scoping the place out to see if it works for me.