APES also acts to promote anthropology to the USD administration, the Student Senate, and citizens of South Dakota. The USD Anthropology Faculty members advise the group, with one individual named as official advisor. APES members elect a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. APES has official rules but is not a rigidly structured or run organization. Usually APES meets once a month with other meetings as necessary.
Meetings usually have a brief program of general interest to members and their guests.
Meetings are usually announced in classes with notices posted on the Anthropology bulletin board near the stairway on the first floor of East Hall. The main reason to be in APES is to learn more about anthropology, but outside the class- room. You meet new friends and share your interest in anthropology with others, including the faculty who you get to meet outside the classroom. Another important benefit comes from getting the faculty members to know who you are and to show them more than just your academic abilities. If you have questions about APES, don't be afraid to ask a faculty member or just drop in on an APES meeting.