Opening Session/President's Forum
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
6:30 p.m.−8:30 p.m.
ACC Kiva Auditorium
Organizer: Alex Barker
Participants: Alex Barker, Luis Jaime Castillo, Arlen Chase, Margaret Conkey, John Douglass, Bonnie Pitblado, Gordon Rakita, Joe Watkins
Learning from the Past, Looking Towards the Future: Archaeological Ethics and the SAA
The Society for American Archaeology’s Ethics Committee has studied in detail the SAA’s Ethical Principles and has recommended to the Board of Directors that the SAA consider updating and revising them to reflect today’s standards and norms. The Board of Directors has appointed the second of several sequential Task Forces to gather input and feedback about the Ethical Principles[e1] . This forum will provide an opportunity for the Society’s members to engage in a discourse on what ethical concerns the membership wish to consider as part of the process of evaluating and revising its Ethical Principles. As with similar forums, the organizers will prepare a series of framing questions to begin the conversation and sustain it. The audience will also be encouraged to participate by contributing questions of their own.
Posters After Hours
Thursday, April 11, 2019
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Posters After Hours session is back for 2019. This session will feature 200 posters. With a relaxed atmosphere and a cash bar, this session serves as the perfect venue to connect with colleagues and discuss current research.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, April 10
First-time Attendee and New Member Meeting Orientation
Come and get the scoop on how to navigate the Annual Meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ask questions and then join us at the Opening Session/President’s Forum kickoff. We would like to welcome you to Albuquerque at this brief but info-packed session!
Student Welcome Reception from SAA’s Board of Directors
All student attendees are invited to attend a reception hosted by SAA’s Board of Directors and SAA’s publishing partner, Cambridge University Press, in cooperation with the SAA Student Affairs Committee. From 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., meet SAA leadership, network with colleagues, and learn more about SAA. Enjoy some food, friends, and more. Don’t forget to pre-register for this free event!
Thursday, April 11
15th Annual SAA Ethics Bowl
Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to organize a team of 3 to 5 participants with a faculty mentor to take part in the Annual SAA Ethics Bowl. Preliminary rounds begin at 7:30 a.m., with the final round taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If your university is interested in participating in the event, please contact us at saaethicsbowl@gmail.com by January 31, 2019. All Ethics Bowl team members must be registered for the 84th Annual Meeting in order to participate.
Women’s Networking Reception
The Women in Archaeology Interest Group (WAIG) and the Committee on the Status of Women in Archaeology (COSWA) invite you to attend their annual Women’s Networking Reception. Come meet the COSWA board and mingle with fellow students and colleagues! The reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; the WAIG Business Meeting will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12
Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation
Join SAA’s new Executive Director Oona Schmid and outgoing president Susan Chandler to find out what SAA has been up to over the past year; grab a drink from the cash bar to toast incoming president Joe Watkins and celebrate the SAA award and scholarship recipients in the Albuquerque Convention Center’s Kiva Auditorium from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fourth Annual Teaching Slam
Join the Teaching Anthropology Interest Group (TAIG) at 7:00 p.m. for their brief general meeting and the Fourth Annual Teaching Slam! The Teaching Slam is inspired by the popular Three-Minute-Thesis competitions. Presenters will offer a three-minute lesson on an archaeological concept, with a focus on audience engagement. Join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled competition sure to inspire new teaching ideas for both new and seasoned archaeology teachers.
Saturday, April 13
CRM EXPO
The CRM EXPO is jointly sponsored by ACRA and SAA. Scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., the Expo showcases CRM practitioners from around the world. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about important CRM projects in your region; meet firm principals, agency archaeologists, and educators; and inquire about employment opportunities in the CRM field. For more information, contact Expo Coordinator Teresita Majewski at tmajewski@sricrm.com.