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Archaeology students working with UWL archaeologist Heather Walder uncovered a layer of early- to mid-20th-century debris about five inches below the surface at the site of a planned medicine garden. The archaeological survey helped researchers understand the site's history before garden construction begins and provided community outreach opportunities.

A garden for healing Posted 2:01 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 New garden will foster community, educational conversations and cultural understanding Read

Replica tattooing tools were crafted from turkey bones with pigments made from charcoal and red ochre — materials consistent with findings from an ancient archaeological site.

Ancient ink Posted 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Student recreates tools used in early tattooing Read

Heather Walder is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin who was inspired by early visits to historic sites with her mother.  “Those early experiences led me to have an interest in understanding our past, and eventually to pursue my Ph.D. in anthropology,” she says.  Photo courtesy of Tyrel Iron Eyes.

Illuminating Wisconsin’s past Posted 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 UWL Archaeologist Heather Walder honored for innovative research and collaborative methods Read

Archaeologists Heather Walder, UWL assistant teaching professor, helped uncover evidence that glass beads reached the Western Great Lakes region before European settlers arrived around 1670. Photo courtesy of Tyrel Iron Eyes.

Ancient beads Posted 8:50 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 Study uncovers Indigenous trade networks before European arrival Read

State Rep. Jill Billings talks with UWL senior Sabrina Neurock during Research in the Rotunda Thursday, March 6, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Koshollek

Research in the Rotunda Posted 10:11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 Seniors show off research at Wisconsin State Capitol Read

From left, UWL archaeology students Madeline Meltesen and Sabrina Neurock, along Heather Walder, assistant teaching professor of archaeology, look at pieces of quartz from the shores of Lake Superior that were manipulated to demonstrate methods that people used to make stone tools in the past.

Rock-solid research Posted 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 UWL seniors uncover cultural insights on Red Cliff Reservation, present findings at state Capitol Read

UWL students will join students at the state capitol for the 18th “Research in the Rotunda” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. The event, pictured, was last held in 2020.

Research in the Rotunda Posted 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 UWL students sharing their outstanding research Read

UWL students Miles Martinez, left, and Lauren Brewer document archaeological materials in the UWL Archaeology Lab during the spring 2021 semester.

A look way back Posted 2:47 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Archaeology students help unearth northern Wisconsin tribe’s history Read

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