For Undergraduates
Honors and Awards
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Lambda Alpha Honors Society
Lambda Alpha is the national honors society for anthropologists. Its purposes are to promote interest in the study of anthropology as a university discipline, to recognize outstanding student performance, and to encourage scholarship and research in anthropology. Lambda Alpha was established nationally in 1965. Notre Dame became the Beta chapter of Indiana in 1981. A detailed information sheet is available in the departmental office.
Membership
a. Membership is by election of
- an already established chapter, requiring a majority vote of the membership under the supervision of at least one chapter faculty member or
- by a committee of faculty members in conformity with processes approved by the local chapter, Beta of Indiana.
b. Under the same by-laws for membership, undergraduates must
- be currently enrolled in an academic program
- have completed not less than 18 credit hours in anthropology and
- have an overall G.P.A. in the University of not less than 3.5 and in the major or minor of not less than 3.6 (A-).
Fees
Individual lifetime membership fees are $45.00 ($25.00 for the national organization and $20.00 for lifetime club dues). Optional journal subscription is $10.00 per journal. Fee changes may be determined by the national office at any time. Dues or fees may be assessed of members by their local chapters, as determined by the membership and approved by the local sponsor.
Events
The Department sponsors an event to induct all new members chosen to join Lambda Alpha. The event takes place near the end of the academic year and is usually a dinner.
Student Honors and Awards
At the end of the academic year, outstanding anthropology majors are selected for awards in various categories.
David Huffman Scholar/Athlete AwardAwarded to the student with outstanding performance in the major and athletics. |
Department of Anthropology Service AwardAwarded to the student who has contributed the most to the department's sense of community. |
The Irwin Press Prize in Medical AnthropologyAwarded for the best paper in medical anthropology |
The Julian Samora AwardAwarded to an outstanding senior majoring in anthropology |
The Paul Farmer Service AwardAwarded to the student who has used his/her anthropological training for public service |
The Peter Brown Professional Achievement AwardAwarded to the anthropology student with oustanding performance in the tasks of a professional academic in one or more of the following arenas: publication, presentation at professional meetings, grans, and fellowships. |
The Rev. Raymond W. Murray, C.S.C. Award in AnthropologyAwarded to an outstanding senior majoring in anthropology |
The Roberto DaMatta Excellence in Anthropology AwardAwarded to all seniors who achieve a 4.0 g.p.a. in the anthropology major |