Faculty
(719) 502-3372 | gwendolyn.wallen-sena@pikespeak.edu
Box R16, Rampart Range | W-119s
Gwendolyn Wallen-Sena
M.A., University of Colorado at Denver
I am an historical archaeologist with interests spanning the breadth of the field
of anthropology. I earned a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Michigan before
moving to Denver, CO where I earned an M.A. in anthropology with a concentration in
archaeology from the University of Colorado – Denver. During my time there, I assisted
in the instruction of courses in biological anthropology and archaeology. My studies
there culminated in a master’s thesis relating to gender and identity of Victorian
era Army laundresses. Upon graduation, I joined the Register of Professional Archaeologists
(R.P.A.) and continued educating students in field experience as an archaeological
crew chief for Adams State University's field school at Fort Massachusetts. While
working at Fort Massachusetts, I continued to pursue her interest in gender archaeology
and identity. After several field seasons, I returned to the classroom at Pikes Peak
State College as an assistant professor for the Anthropology Department. Beginning
in 2016, Gwen has taught courses in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology,
and archaeology focusing on methodology and theoretical perspectives of culture and
evolution.
Fort Massachusetts Crew Chief, Adams State University 2012-2015, 2019
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Archaeology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Sex and Culture, World Prehistory
Soap and Suds: Alcohol Consumption Among the Residents of Soap Suds Row (2015)
The Register of Professional Archaeologists (2015)
historical archaeology gender, identity, agency, the Victorian Era