Colin Quinn from UB’s Department of Anthropology works with a student to examine archaeological materials spread across a tray during a hands-on research session.

In the Department of Anthropology, learning goes beyond the classroom. Colin Quinn works one-on-one with a student to examine research materials, explore new questions and build hands-on skills that bring the past into focus. 📸 Photographer: Douglas Levere

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