Hello. My name is Gabriel Sanchez, and I am excited to offer a new FIG this fall entitled Beneath the Surface: An Archaeological Encounter. This FIG is an outgrowth of over a decade of student mentorship and teaching in archaeology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Michigan State University. Archaeology undergraduates must balance in-class and experiential learning in the laboratory and field. This FIG is designed to allow students to participate in laboratory and museum-based research to prepare them for fieldwork in the future. 
You will work closely with your FIG supervisor, Maddie Spanks, and me as part of this FIG. You will also learn the basics of archaeology through active participation in the laboratory. Students will engage in anthropology and Native American and Indigenous Studies coursework. 
We are also honored to offer our students the opportunity to be in conversation with Tribal and non-Tribal archaeologists from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde during a field trip at the end of the term. 

Email: gsanche2@uoregon.edu 
 

Hello! My name is Maddie and I’m excited to be your FIG assistant this year. I was also in an Anthropology FIG my freshman year so I’m excited to be back in the program. I am majoring in Anthropology and Geography, with a minor in Sociology. I’m originally from the Portland area and I love the outdoors. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are crafting, making jewelry, hiking, reading and watching movies! Over the past few years I have been working in several Anthropology labs on campus and I love to talk about anything anthropology! I’m excited to meet you all, feel free to reach out with any questions!

Want to connect with your FA? Email figs@uoregon.edu to get connected!