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NCUIRE project

This project was supported by funding from NCUIRE: New College (of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences) Undergraduate Inquiry & Research Experiences, Arizona State University-West campus. Thank you ASU for such an innovative funding opportunity!

Directed by Kristin Koptiuch

Emerita Assoc Prof of Anthropology

Arizona State University

Latest releases

April & May Stories

Sat 14 Apr 2018

Sanhareb shows how the small Isra Market plays a large role in the Somali diaspora in Phoenix
Megan explores the immigrant corridor on East McDowell Road
Yerena takes us to Phoenix's third annual Colombian Festival!
Nina visits the Sikh Temple in north Glendale and the global religion and this architectural wonder
Nina and Sanhareb teamed up to treat us to Taquería El Guerrerense & East McDowell Road murals

We're back! March 2018 stories

Wed 07 Mar 2018

Sanhareb takes us out for Tacos Tijuana
Argenis introduces us to DACA recipient who identifies with a community beyond borders: gamers.
Nina tempts us with Lebanese pastries at Mr. Sweets bakery
Sanhareb curates a set of photos of Phoenix's many colorful llanteras, or Mexican-run tire shops
VIP submitted five mini-movies of our projects to Displacements, a virtual conference in April held by the Society for Cultural Anthro & Society for Visual Anthro--coming soon!
Yerena volunteers with CASE, a grassroots org that is 'the right hand of immigrants'
Nina interviews Kenya-born entrepreneur Ceiphers Olweya, who brings “African Inspired, American Made” fashion to Phoenix

Summer/Fall news

Sun 10 Sep 2017

CW6 news reported on the DACA Park created by Argenis and Dr K for Parking Day in downtown Phoenix 9-15-17

Telemundo interviews Argenis about DACA! 9-6-17

Dr K blogged about our project for Youth Circulations 7-8-17