Bananapocalypse: Force Majeure
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December 5, 2025
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University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
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The University of Michigan Department of Anthropology presents its fall 2025 Roy A. Rappaport Lecture Series, “Bananapocalypse: Un/Making Plantation Capitalism,” with Assistant Professor Alyssa Paredes.
Agenda
Rappaport lectures will take place on the following fall Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in 411 West Hall. They are free and open to the public.
Friday, Sept. 12
Elses and Externalities: The Un/Making of Plantation Capitalism
Friday, Oct. 10
Rejects: Food Cosmetic Standards and the Geopolitics of Waste
Friday, Nov. 14
Effluent: Living Downstream of Yourself on the Mindanao River
Friday, Dec. 5
Force Majeure: The See-Through PlantationKey Speaker: Alyssa Paredes
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UMMAA Mission Statement: The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) is dedicated to original research on humanity's past, to the curation of world-class collections, and to sharing our knowledge with the public. We are further committed to educating undergraduates about human diversity, and training graduate students to become anthropological archaeologists.
UMMAA Vision Statement: The University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA) aims to make archaeology a force for social good and positive change in the world at large and in our local communities. Its curators, students, and staff envision a world where archaeological data are employed to help meet future challenges, both local and global, to the benefit of all members of society.