USU Museum of Anthropology Talks About How War Affects Culture

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology’s “Saturdays at the Museum” series continues with a guest lecturer addressing the subject “How War Shapes Culture.” Activities are Saturday, May 23, at the museum with guest Lt. Col. Paul Dunn.

“Wars have had a great impact on cultures regardless of which side you are on,” said museum worker Patti Lambert. “As wars have occurred, we, as a nation, have incorporated parts of multiple cultures into our society and many cultures have incorporated some of our culture into theirs. These changes can influence any culture on a long-term basis and have increased modern globalization.”

 

Lambert said the museum will focus on how wars have changed cultures around the world, providing a discussion on the implications that war brings to cultures from the perspectives of both the winner and loser in battles. The museum will also discuss the role anthropologists play during crisis times in countries, such as Iraq and Afghanistan, and the role the military plays.

 

USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum any time during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours. Lt. Col. Dunn’s presentation is at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to view the display of military artifacts, and a craft activity for the entire family is offered.

 

Funding for the May 23 event has been provided by the Office of Museum Services.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology
Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology (435) 797-75455.