Month: August 2016

New Faculty: Dr. Stacey Shaw

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The biggest hope of new FHSS faculty member Stacey Shaw is to do research that is useful for people working within vulnerable communities, refugees in particular. It was, in part,  “a combination of opportunity and instinct” that originally drew her to the field of social work in general and her study of refugees specifically, and that continues to motivate her research and teaching today.

While a student, she went to many of the lectures put on by the Kennedy Center and ultimately met one of the speakers, Professor Jini Robi. It was she who introduced Dr. Shaw to the field and who aided her as she began to explore the study. Eventually, this lead to her traveling to Uganda and New York to research HIV prevention, and to Kazakhstan to study HIV risks.

Her Research

She went on to obtain her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from BYU and a doctorate from Columbia University. Her work has taken her to Japan, Malaysia, Uganda, and Kazakhstan, focused on aiding the displaced individuals. Her research in that area is currently being used by foreign refugee camps and refugee service providers in Utah.She recently returned from Malaysia, where she was a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaya (Malaysia).

She says, of that experience: “In Malaysia, I [was working] with a great team providing group mental health supports for refugees. I’d like to look further there at the role of religion and spirituality in coping and adjustment. Here in Utah, I’m collaborating with the International Rescue Committee. We’re interested in promoting extended case management for newly arriving refugees and identifying which service components are most critical in successful adjustment.”

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Helping Others

            Beyond research, though, her goal is to aid others. She also works with Project WINGS (Women Initiating New Goals of Safety). Using her research in the field, she has helped case workers to implement effective interventions for women under community supervision. Through resource connections, screening, personalized assessments and feedback, and safety planning, the women are taught to recognize both the causes and the types of violence. As most of the participants have been the victim of partner violence at some point in their lives, it is hoped that this training will prevent them from being victims again.

Teaching

Perfectly in sync with her studies, Dr. Shaw, who joined our Social Work faculty this summer will be teaching Social Work 331: Social Welfare Policy in the Fall 2016 semester. Perhaps, she will be to current students what Professor Robi was to her. This post at BYU has given us a marvelous opportunity to further our understanding of social work through the lessons of someone who has learned much, experienced much, and accomplished much.

What area of study are you passionate about? Why?

How to Dress Like a History Major

Welcome, new freshmen, to the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences here at BYU! Most of you were born in the years 1997 and 1998, and times have changed a lot since then. Here’s a little history for you:

  • In ’97, Bill Clinton was just beginning the second term of his to-date uncontroversial presidency,
  • Unemployment rates were low,
  • Apple was struggling financially,
  • Michael Jordan’s Bulls beat the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals.

In BYU’s Department of History, you can learn about these things and so much more. The popularity of the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” which won eleven Tony Awards, attests, in part, to a possible rise in attention to historical legacies. At the very least, it asks the question: what value could the study of history provide you as a new freshman?

The author Michael Crichton, in his book Timeline, said that if you didn’t know history, you are like a leaf not knowing you’re part of a tree. Consider getting to know a bit of your history…by dressing the part of a history student! Here are a few wardrobe recommendations:

Foot Notes

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Ah, footnotes. Every history student’s favorite part of a research paper. That’s why you’ve probably noticed all the students around campus with post-its stuck to their shoes. If you join this trend, you’ll always have something handy every time you need to write a quick message–and you’ll make a bold fashion statement!

Three-Cornered Hat

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It’s one thing to read about the 17th century, but history students need to immerse themselves in the time periods of their choosing. What better way to do that than the famed three-cornered hat (formally known as a “tricorne”) of colonial times? George Washington wasn’t too good for it. Neither are you.

The Hope Diamond

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Yes, that Hope Diamond—the one that was owned by King Louis XIV, and that currently sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The Hope Diamond is one-of-a-kind and may be a little out of your price range, but if you can get your hands on it, this jewel is a must-have accessory for the fall.

Finally, don’t forget your “I ❤️ History” t-shirt. All the cool kids are wearing them.

Three-cornered hat picture courtesy of Flickr.

Back to School: Joining a Club!

Extra-curricular activities abound in grades 9-12, but in college, where both the student body and workload is larger, extra-curricular activities often aren’t given the same priority they were before. In fact, many incoming students may not even know about the wide variety of clubs BYU offers. But those clubs can be a great way for students to explore subjects they’re passionate about in more detail, get involved in the community, and make friends. Here are a few offered through FHSS:

Anthropology Club

Anthropology Club aims to:

  • serve as a supplement to the education of anthropology students
  • organize weekly social activities, discussions, and workshops that teach about the cultures around the world. These events are aimed to provide all students the opportunity to consider their own interests from new perspectives.

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BYU College Democrats

Though BYU students are stereotypically conservative, the presence of the Democratic party is alive and well on campus! This club provide opportunities to:

  • further political discourse on campu,
  • discuss and promote the policy positions of the Democratic Party, in so much as they fulfill the enduring principles of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ,
  • serve in the community, particularly on behalf of the less fortunate;
  • engage in discussions of policy and current events,
  • participate in organized, civil debates with members of other on-campus student political groups,
  • volunteer on behalf of Democratic candidates for public office;
  • promote broader political awareness at BYU.

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BYU College Republicans

The other side of the political spectrum is represented very well on this campus. This club aims to:

  • make known the principles of the Republican Party among college students at BYU,
  • aid the election of Republican candidates at all levels, including city, state and national elections by involving college students in the state of Utah,
  • help students develop political knowledge, awareness and leadership abilities in preparation for future service to the Republican Party and community,
  • aid the Republican Party of Utah County as well as the State of Utah.

 

BYU Political Affairs Society student chapter

The BYU Political Affairs Society is the official alumni organization affiliated with the BYU Political Science department. Being involved in this club will place you in the middle of a great network of distinguished alumni. Join the Political Affairs Society, and you’ll have many of the tools necessary to achieve success in a future career!

Civic Engagement Leadership Association

The mission of the Civic Engagement Leadership Association is to provide students with the appropriate skills and meaningful opportunities to become engaged in their respective communities. It seeks to promote civic service and encourage everyone to find ways to solve the problems around them.

Economics Student Association

You probably didn’t learn a lot about economics in high school, and that’s a problem—few subjects are as pressingly relevant to college graduates in their everyday lives. Join the Economics Student Association and learn not only how to manage money, but about the critical role it plays in our society.

Geography Student Association

Geography is more than just knowing all the fifty nifty states and their capitals. The Geography Student Association looks at geography as an exciting science with a fun and important purpose.

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Master of Social Work Student Association

MSWSA is “committed to ensuring that the education of each student prepares them with the knowledge, skills and values to go forth and serve individuals, families, neighborhoods, communities and nations; and in promoting social justice, preserving the dignity and worth of the person and supporting the importance of human relationships.”

School of Family Life Student Association

The SLFSA recognizes that “to transform the world, we must first change ourselves.” Therefore, its mission is to:

  • unite BYU’s student body,
  • research and reveal professional opportunities,
  • facilitate new and empowering connections while assisting students in securing their future

The complete list of BYU clubs can be found here. To get more information about or join any of them, click on the links provided in each club’s profile.

 

 

 

Alumni Spotlight: Neil Flinders

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Flinders, in fact, published a book, entitled: Joseph Smith: America’s Greatest Educator, and delivered four lectures on the subject at BYU’s recent Education Week. “I am convinced,” he says, “that people living today can learn more about true education by studying the life and teachings of Joseph Smith than they can by studying all the books on education they might find in any library available to them.”

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Joseph Smith, though not the recipient of much formal schooling, displayed an immense passion for education throughout his life. Apostle George Q. Cannon once remarked that the prophet “loved learning.” Shortly after his founding of the LDS Church, Smith began educating himself in many different languages, and even presided over a school of select Church leaders. “In knowledge there is power,” he taught. “God has more power than all other beings, because He has greater knowledge.”

This love for learning also manifested itself through Joseph’s revelations. Section 130 of the Doctrine and Covenants, a compilation of revelations he received for the Church, states: “whatever principle of intelligence we attain in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection.”  It also instructs us to “seek not for riches but for wisdom” and warns that “it is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance.”

Virtually all of the doctrine of the early LDS Church, Flinders points out, followed a pattern: Joseph would learn a principle from God, and then teach that principle to his people. Flinders adds that the foundation of the Church “presumes an educational process based on inspired revelation.” Additionally, Joseph taught that part of that educational process was not only hearing and receiving intelligence, but gathering together to sustain and defend it.

Flinders received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in sociology. He later received a Masters in religious education and philosophy, and in 1960 earned an inter-disciplinary doctorate degree. He spent nineteen years with the Church Educational System, including a decade in the Commissioner’s Office of that system, and worked for another nineteen years on the faculty of the BYU School of Education. He also served as president of the Far Western Philosophy of Education Society and published a second book on teaching children using an agency approach to education.

Flinders and his wife served a full-time mission in Nauvoo, spending time on the faculty of the Joseph Smith Academy. While there, Flinders taught a Courtship and Marriage class based on the Family Proclamation. It was there that he began his study of Joseph Smith as an educator.

 

BYU’s Neuroscience Club = Service, Leadership, and Support

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Brigham Young University is full of clubs, programs, and service opportunities that help students get involved with their major, peers, and community. As the Fall 2016 semester approaches, individuals in the Neuroscience Major have the opportunity to join the Neuroscience Club, or NeuroClub for short. With meetings every Tuesday and a group of officers and professors that want to make your experience at BYU the best it can be, there’s no better place for Neuroscience majors to go to find opportunities for service, leadership, and support!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Neuroscience Club:

How it Helps You

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The NeuroClub’s purpose as described by the President Kaitlyn Williams is, “to enhance and broaden neuroscience student’s awareness of practices and applications in the neuroscience field while providing opportunities for service, leadership, and support in their education.” The club focuses on helping students answer: “Where can I go? What can I do? And why is it important?” in regards to their educational and career pursuits.

What it Does

For Fall of 2016, the NeuroClub has big plans for its members! With a focus on careers, each month the club will be hosting 3 activities in which students can learn more about where they can go with a neuroscience degree. These activities include:

  • Guest speakers with a neuroscience background that have chosen various career paths
  • Casual dinner meetings with professors to get to know them as well as have the opportunity to ask them questions
  • Service and Volunteering
  • Tutoring
  • And of course games and other fun activities to build lasting friendships!

Where to Find out More

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To kick off the fun for Fall 2016, check out the club’s opening social on Thursday, September 1 from 12-2pm in the south quad of the SWKT! There will be food, desserts, games with prizes, and so much more. Come out to meet the club officers, find out about upcoming activities, and be there for the big reveal of the club’s NEW t-shirt design! Watch out for NeuroClub officers visiting your classrooms this week and don’t forget to vote! And there’s even more fun planned in 2017 with Brain Week in March.

Why join?

Because membership in it:

  • looks great on applications and resumes
  • builds relationships
  • provides research opportunities
  • provides ideas for career paths
  • provides service opportunities
  • helps you make an impact

Get Involved

The only requirement for membership in the club is that you are a declared Neuroscience major and have a passion for it! So make plans to go to the club’s opening social and then check out the Neuroscience Center, Facebook page, and Website. Still looking for more information? You can always email the club at byuneuroscience@gmail.com

Check out the NeuroClub today!

What are the Costs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

It’s common for a child to not clean their room after being instructed to, but this can usually be attributed to laziness, procrastination, or forgetfulness. What’s more rare, but significantly more concerning, is a child who, when instructed to do a chore, boldly and defiantly refuses. When this behavior becomes a pattern, it can be diagnosed as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD),  a disorder that often leads to other ones and causes significant stress for parents and guardians of children with it. A surprising paucity of research exists to help them, as pointed out recently by one of our SFL professors.

Not as widely-known as ADHD or other childhood disorders, ODD  affects anywhere from two to sixteen percent of American children. The American Psychiatric Association defines ODD as a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/deviant behavior and vindictiveness that is severe enough to impair the child’s functioning for at least six months. If it goes untreated in the critical formative years, it often leads to more disorders, many of which are even more harmful and more expensive than ODD. Also, untreated ODD causes significant levels of stress for parents and guardians of children with the disorder, and some studies estimate that up to ninety percent of medical visits are the product of stress. Therefore, it’s in the medical community’s best interest to conduct this research in a timely manner.

The Study

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D. Russell Crane, a professor in the Family Life department at BYU, recently conducted a study with colleagues on the research associated with this disorder. The study, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, reviewed extant literature on the treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, with a specific focus on cost analyses.

ODD, like most psychiatric disorders, can get very expensive. Personal bills can be overwhelming, but the impact on society is even more palpable. One study estimated that for each successful behavioral intervention with a high-risk youth, $2 million dollars could be saved. Obviously, a fair amount of research has been done on costs and benefits of treating behavioral disorders in general, but Dr. Crane’s analysis of the literature “returned only one article that reported public costs specifically associated with ODD.”

The Impact

“Little research has been done on the cost-effectiveness of ODD-specific treatment,” Dr. Crane concludes. He adds that while some studies show that the treatment of ODD is much less expensive than the treatment of the more general Conduct Disorder and family therapy is the most cost effective approach, “there [still] exists a need to include the benefits beyond just decreased symptoms, such as improving…quality of life for significant others.” Dr. Crane’s study is step in the direction of decreasing those struggles over bedroom cleaning, so that those children and families affected by ODD can have happier lives.

Do you or someone you know suffer from ODD? How has it impacted them?

 

“Teaching Makes Me Feel Happy and Young”

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Zhidan (Diana) Duan

If you happen to spot someone cruising through campus on a scooter, you may be seeing one of our college’s newest faculty hires, Zhidan (Diana) Duan.  With an extensive background on China and Southeast Asia, Professor Duan is being warmly welcomed into the History Department this fall.

Professor Duan will be teaching both Migration in Modern China (HIST 390R) and World Civilizations from 1800 to Present (HIST 202).  She says, of teaching: “My favorite part is that I don’t age when I teach.  I mean, teaching and the interactions with my students keep me updated with new ideas, knowledge, and young people.  That makes me feel happy and young.”
Being raised in China herself, Professor Duan has an interest in the migration, borderlands, and ethnic economy of China and Southeast Asia.  She received her first PhD degree in Modern Chinese history from Renmin University of China in 2008 and then received another PhD degree in Asian history at Arizona State University in 2015.
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In addition to her academic pursuits, Professor Duan explains, “I like a lot of outdoor sports and activities.  I like to go on road trips,  watch movies, and take photographs.”  Duan was also baptized into the LDS church in 2006 in Southern California.
Concerning her students this upcoming semester, Professor Duan says:
“I expect them to read, think, and interact.  Coming to the class without reading before and after is the least efficient way of studying because you have to spend a lot of extra time to get to know what is going on and catching up.  Studying without thinking and being creative makes the whole process boring and less effective.  Coming to the class without interacting with others is an inactive way of seeking and internalizing new knowledge.  You become isolated.  You are deprived of the opportunities of team work, teaching, comparing and contrasting your own ideas with others’, and you might improve not as fast as you expect to.”
Pictures courtesy of Flickr.

Family History as a Tool for Missionary Work

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Often when we think of missionary work, we picture knocking on doors, handing out Books of Mormon, and teaching investigators. Family history isn’t the first thing that comes to our minds. While explaining the Restoration is one key way to bringing people to the Gospel, helping them explore their family history can help them to love it. As many who have done genealogy can attest, researching our ancestors gives us a feeling of belonging to something bigger than ourselves. Nothing illustrates this better than the story of pianist Paul Cardall, whose own genealogical experience expanded both his horizons and those of the family members he didn’t know he had.

Cardall’s Experience

Cardall, as the keynote speaker at BYU’s recent Family History Conference, said: “As for those whose hearts have turned, I believe we will see greater faith among people if we do the family history work.” When people do it, their hearts open and they become more receptive to the love and blessings the Gospel provides. It is from there that the change of heart Alma spoke of in Alma 5:26-27 can begin to take place.

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As part of his concert tour and family history undertaking, Cardall was invited by President Grant to share his thoughts on changing hearts and his spiritual experiences.

He and wife Tina experienced that effect as they worked on her family history. Through their efforts to find her ancestors, which proved difficult due to the fact that she was from Slovenia, Cardall and his wife were able to meet and connect with family they had not known they had. Tina’s mother was also able to reunite with kin she had not seen in forty-three years. Together, they had the opportunity to introduce more than fifty of Tina’s family members to the Gospel.

Family History Can Bridge the Gap

Families, being one of the core tenets of the Church and of society, have the potential to be instrumental in converting others, in a broader sense than ever before. Of this, Cardall says, “I told the young missionaries who come here from foreign lands that I believe the key to having a meaningful conversation is by turning the hearts of the children to the deceased fathers and mothers.” Family is something everyone understands.

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Not only is it a way to bridge the gap between the secular and the spiritual, but also brings together people of all ages. Elder Bednar in the 2011 October General Conference, as quoted in the 2016 Connections, in regards to the youth of the LDS church said, “Many of you may think family history work is to be performed primarily by older people. But I know of no age limit described in the scriptures or guidelines announced by Church leaders restricting this important service to mature adults. You are sons and daughters of God, children of the covenant, and builders of the kingdom. You need not wait until you reach an arbitrary age to fulfill your responsibility to assist in the work of salvation for the human family.” In addition to those remarks, Bednar also highlights some of the amazing tools available now days for genealogy work such as familysearch.org.

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Family history is a means to bring people together, bridge spiritual and secular gaps, and connect with people you might not know otherwise. It’s about helping people understand both their familial and spiritual roots.

Do you know who’s in your family history?

 

 

Incoming Freshmen: 5 Tips for Success

September is fast approaching, and that means two exciting things are incoming: football and freshmen. But since there’s already enough hype surrounding this year’s BYU football team, we’ll use this post to give a few helpful tips to the freshman entering or considering the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences. This advice comes from many resources available to incoming freshmen: BYU’s Freshman Checklist, students and alumni who commented on our Facebook page and Twitter feed, and Sam Prestwich, an Academic and Career Advisor with the FHSS Advisement Center.

Tip #1: Don’t Stress

cat-649164_1920Selecting a major is one of the most stressful decisions a college student can make, but a sizable portion of that stress can be relieved by the paths an FHSS degree opens up. Rather than constraining a student’s options, an FHSS degree expands them. “Instead of saying, ‘this major is going to make me who I am,’ you can say, ‘I’m going to utilize this major and this degree as a vehicle to get wherever I want to go,'” Prestwich said. “Each one of our majors allow a full array of career and grad school options.”

Students exploring the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences have a big advantage: the majors within the college provide an almost limitless number of post-graduation opportunities. “The path for students here doesn’t always need to be linear,” Prestwich said. “If you’re an engineering major, most of your opportunities are going to be in engineering. But if you’re a psychology major, for instance, that’s a degree which is applicable over a variety of disciplines and career options.”

Tip #2: Take Introductory Courses

Every department in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences offers introductory courses to students not in the major as a way of exploring the field. You want to learn more about sociology? Take Sociology 101. Anthropology sounds cool? Anthropology 101. Always been curious about psychology? You’re in luck—Psych 101 is one of BYU’s most popular classes. Intro level courses are a great way for students to explore their options, learn about a variety of disciplines, and gain valuable insight into future major and career paths.

“Incoming freshman usually haven’t declared a major, so they have a lot of schedule space to fill with these introductory courses,” Prestwich said. “It’s one of the best ways to find out if you’re passionate about a subject.”

Tip #3: Get Involved

“Students need to recognize that there’s more to an education than just taking classes,” Prestwich said. “There are valuable opportunities to supplement your education with real-world experience.”

Internships, volunteer work, professor-aided research, teacher’s assistant positions, part-time jobs, and study abroad programs are just a few of the many ways that an FHSS student can get involved, build their resume, and gain valuable experience. “These kinds of opportunities are going to shape the direction a student can go, whether to grad school or directly into a career,” Prestwich said. “Sometimes students only focus on schoolwork and forego all the other great resume builders and experiences that are readily accessible through each department in the college.”

Tip #4: Develop Good Study Habits

Some people can coast through high school on brains alone, but without good study habits, college can overwhelm even the smartest procrastinator.

“Most students I talk to who are struggling have trouble with time management,” Prestwich said. “They also don’t take advantage of resources available to them—teachers, TAs, study groups. Lots of students tell me they wish they’d done that.” Consider buying a day planner to help organize the workload, and regularly set realistic goals that push you to improve.

Tip #5: Seek Advice

Some of the most helpful resources in getting through college are people who have already done it. The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences has an amazing network of students and alumni who are passionate about their fields and eager to provide advice. Here are some tips we recently got from FHSS students and alumni on Facebook…:

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…and Twitter

 

So, perhaps the best advice we could offer is to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get connected with other students in the college! Good luck!

 

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5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Anthropology

Our world is shrinking, so to speak. It’s now possible to send communication to the other side of the world in an instant, and perhaps even more impressive, to physically travel to the other side of the world in a matter of hours. Our ancestors could have never imagined the heights to which humanity would soar. With interaction between societies becoming ever more frequent, it becomes ever more important to study human society in all its forms—past and present. That’s why anthropology, the study of human cultures and civilizations, is more important now than ever before. Last week, we ran a detailed article about why children should be interested about anthropology. This week, with the help of BYU’s Department of Anthropology, we’ll share some tips for how to actually get our kids excited.

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Tip #1: Take Your Kids to a Local Dig

You can take your kids to a local field school dig. Your older kids can even volunteer! There’s nothing like seeing an actual dig, helping to sift out the relics, and relating it to people who were here long ago. Contact the department (801.422.3058) to find out when the next local one is, and to arrange a guide!

All of BYU’s Anthropology majors are required to attend a faculty-supervised field school. They conduct digs to learn more about ancient civilizations, sometimes right here in our own backyard! There are digs in Goshen and on the shores of Utah Lake.

Tip #2: Visit the Museum of Peoples and Cultures

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The Museum of Peoples and Cultures, on the campus of Brigham Young University, cares for the anthropological, archaeological, and ethnographic artifacts in the school’s possession. There may be no better way to inspire a child than to take him or her to this vast collection of exhibits.

Currently, the museum has a couple of special exhibits, including one focused on the archaeology of the historic Provo Tabernacle (now the Provo City Center Temple), and a detailed exploration of the fine textiles of the ancient Andes.

The museum holds plenty of exciting programs for younger kids, and some of the older kids might not mind taking a date!

Tip #3: Arrange for an Anthropologist to Visit Your Child’s School

SearcyIf you have a child going into fourth grade this year, contact their school principal or teacher! They can put in a request to BYU’s Anthropology department for a school visit by faculty member Mike Searcy, who brings a unique and exciting perspective on anthropology, as well as several actual relics, to classrooms. Your kids will love it!

 

 

Tip #4: Check out a Culture Case

For only a small fee (which is waived for educators), you can borrow a Culture Case from BYU’s Department of Anthropology. These cases include artifacts, replicas, CDs, books, and other teaching tools to help children learn more about various cultures.

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These detailed and informative cases are available for regions such as the Great Basin, the American Southwest, Mesoamerica, Polynesia, Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, and many more!

Tip #5: Go to the Utah Lake Festival

The annual Utah Lake Festival in Provo is a great place to take children who are excited about anthropology. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures will have a booth and various activities available for children and families. Contact Utah Lake Commission Executive Assistant Noelia Deaton (801.851.2900, ndeaton@utahlakecommission.org) for more information!