Minutes: 10 February 2009

During the first (and successful) meeting, the Anthrophiliacs discussed their role as a new organization on the Wellesley campus. A number of problems were brought up, as well as a few ways to address them. There will be a Tuesday night film festival in April, as well as faculty lectures, and an Anthrophilia table set up at GBAC. The issue of being a relatively obscure department was discussed, and it was decided that through not only fundraisers, but hosting campus-wide events will facilitate the process of growing a core community. In a quest to further legitimize the effort, a "location" for meetings was established as the cove above the atrium.

A name for the new organization, which was a stroke of genius, was decided upon, as well as various positions:

Emily Saras - President
Ceridwen Hall - Treasurer
Calais Weber - Secretary
Christine Yang - Publicity Chair
Jessica Chia - Film Coordinator
Laura Chilson - Academic Lecture Coordinator
Teresa Le - Outreach
Constance Ohlinger - Top Chef
Film Festival Coordinator
Kris Arden - ?

Some tasks of the utmost importance are creating introductory blogs by each member, as well as starting an Anthrophilia FirstClass conference, decorating the atrium cove, and increasing student interest in Anthropology opportunities.

- Posted By Calais Weber '11, Secretary