The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the 黑料社 (UCC) has hosted a memorable Anthropology Alumni Homecoming, bringing together former students, faculty, and current learners.
The event, themed 鈥淎nthropology in the Global Context,鈥� aimed to facilitate networking, celebrate the Department鈥檚 achievements, and provide a platform for alumni to reconnect with the academic community.听
Prof. Georgina Yaa Oduro, the Head of Department (HOD), expressed her joy at the return of former students and shared optimism about the Department's direction.听
鈥淲e are happy about the new developments in the Department and the expansion of Anthropology with other programmes,鈥� she said.听
Evangelist Augustine Mensah, the Anthropology Alumni President. Mr. Mensah emphasised the importance of building lasting ties between alumni and the academic community.听
鈥淲e provide a platform for alumni to reconnect with faculty and students,鈥� he noted. He also called on the gathering to 鈥渃elebrate the Department鈥檚 achievements and heritage.鈥�
Anthropology Alumni President, Mr. Augustine Mensah, presenting Prof. Georgina Oduro with her portrait
Mr. Mensah further praised the role of Anthropology in shaping global citizens. 鈥淪tudying Anthropology fosters broad knowledge. Our perspectives have experienced a paradigm shift beyond social contact to view things from the perspective of others,鈥� he emphasised.
Dr. Saibu Mutaru in a presentation titled 鈥淒oing Ethical Anthropology鈥�, highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of Anthropology and the ethical responsibilities of anthropologists. Drawing from the American Anthropological Association鈥檚 (AAA) Principles of Professional Responsibility, Dr. Mutaru reminded practitioners to 鈥渄o no harm, be open and honest with work, obtain informed consent, make results accessible, and weigh competing ethical obligations.鈥�
In a second presentation by Prof. Karine Geoffrion of Laval University (Canada), titled 鈥淟ove, Food & Bureaucracy: Fostering Care through Ethnography.鈥� Her presentation explored the interpretive aspects of ethnographic work and the often-overlooked violence within bureaucratic systems. She challenged assumptions about the field, stating, 鈥淎nthropology is not as perceived by people. It is broader and about people and their wellbeing.鈥�
The Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Issahaku Adams, chaired听 the occasion.听
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
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