Staff

Gail Lawrence

Hi! I am Gail Lawrence, Administrative Assistant for the Department of Anthropology here at Mizzou. My duties are the same as most administrative assistants, working with the 15 faculty in this department; preparing class syllabus, copy work, phones, correspondence, arrange meetings, departmental events, etc. The most important and enjoyable part of my job is the opportunity to work with you the student and potential students. Each student entering or considering entering Mizzou's Department of Anthropology, should be in contact with me at some point. I can answer most of your basic questions, send application information, tell you about registration, deadlines, faculty members, how to find places or people on campus, what department to contact for housing, if our students are looking for room mates, etc. If you are interested in Mizzou and Anthropology, the easiest thing to do is start with me.

I can be reached at 573-882-4731 or by email at gail@missouri.edu. If you have questions or just need to speak to someone, feel free to contact me. Hope to hear from you soon.

Mary Porter
Retired (?) Administrative Associate

Hi, everyone! As many of you know, I retired on February 1, 2008, with the agreement that I be allowed to work part-time. I love it. Basically I work 3 days a week; Tuesday through Thursday. I began working on campus in 1969 and in this department in 1971. I started out in Gail's position which was clerk-typist at that time. My main duty is assisting the department chair. This includes maintaining all department accounts and all grants, processing all appointment papers for faculty, staff, and students, assisting with preparation of grant proposals, developing course schedules, and many other duties.

One of the main reasons I wanted to continue to work part-time for awhile is being with the students. I enjoy meeting all the new students and keeping in touch with those who have gone on. You all mean so much to me, so please keep in touch. Please contact me if you have questions, need information, etc., that I may be able to help you with.

The photo above shows me and my grandchildren (Shelby, Cody and Brett) enjoying one of my retirement gifts from the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends – A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE! Thank you all – I will never forget it! My husband David, and son & his wife, Brian and Jeannie assisted as chasers and photographers. Contact me at PorterMI@missouri.edu.

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