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Last minute information for #sha2014: language, museums, ice hockey …

We have had a few questions concerning language in Québec. Yes, French is the language spoken in Québec City! However, you will have no difficulty being served or getting directions…

#sha2014, Getting Ready for Quebec: Advice for Session Chairs

Here is the link to the conference website where you can find the final program: http://www.conferium.com/OLM/Prg_Present.lasso?showevent=361 Thank you again for organizing and chairing a session at the 2014 SHA meetings.…

18th Annual Archaeological Photo Contest in Quebec

There is still time to enter! The ACUA invites SHA members and conference attendees to participate in the 18th annual Archaeological Photo Festival Competition. You can submit entries by sending…

Historical Archaeology, the NSF, and Why Archaeology Matters

October 17, 2013
President's Corner
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As many of you know, last week the SHA responded to Eric Cantor and Lamar Smith's USA Today letter advocating NSF funding regulations. There was a rush of tweets on…

Response to Eric Cantor and Lamar Smith

October 9, 2013
President's Corner
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Many of you know that Representatives Eric Cantor (R-Virginia) and Lamar Smith (R-Texas) last week published a piece in USA Today advocating tighter controls of National Science Foundation funding. Their…

Archaeological Personalities and the Profession’s Future

October 4, 2013
President's Corner
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We live in a moment in which the profession of historical archaeology seems characterized by an odd divide. On the one hand, material things and archaeology are staples of popular…

Workshops in Quebec City, Part I

This year’s conference has a large slate of workshops; something to answer any interest. In preparation for the conference, and to inspire your interest in coming and participating, the Academic…

From the Society for Historical Archaeology’s Governmental Affairs Counsel

September 30, 2013
Historical Archaeology
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SHA Members’ Congressional Visits Thanks to those of you who participated in Cultural Heritage Partners’ July webinar, “Making Our Voices Heard During August Recess.” An even bigger thanks to members…

Public Outreach: anytime, anywhere

There are particular challenges and opportunities involved with public archaeology when the archaeology is under water or on the muddy foreshore. The very nature of such sites limits public access…

Student Volunteers at SHA Québec 2014

Student volunteers are essential to the smooth operation of an SHA Conference. By assisting with a variety of duties – from registration and Book Room set-up to special events and…