There have been recent changes to the AAC Fall Conference Program. The newest program can be downloaded here. 

AAC_2018_Fall_Conference_Program_10-16-18.docx

The AAC Fall Conference program is now available for download. 

AAC_2018_Fall_Conference_Program.pdf

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, ALASKA NATIVES, NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND INDIGENOUS PACIFIC ISLANDERS

Applications are now being accepted.

Deadline: December 17, 2018

Applications available at

http://saa.org/AbouttheSociety/Awards/SAANativeAmericanScholarships/tabid/163/Default.aspx

The Native American Scholarships Fund is an endowment established to foster a sense of shared purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans. Scholarships are open to all Native peoples from anywhere in the Americas, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous Pacific Islanders.

The following competitive scholarships are currently offered:

SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship and NSF Scholarship for Archaeological Training: To support archaeological training or a research program for Native American students or employees of tribal cultural preservation programs (up to $5,000).

SAA Native American Undergraduate Archaeology Scholarship: To support undergraduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $5,000).

SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship: To support graduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $10,000).

The 2018 AAC polls are open. Log in and vote under the members access section on the AAC website by October 17th. Results will be announced at the AAC conference on October 19th.

Sincerely,

The AAC Board

Pueblo Grande Museum has nearly 40 reports available for sale in the Museum book store. These reports include technical monographs on Phoenix area archaeological investigations as well as more synthetic studies. The Museum encourages you to visit the link below to see if there are books that might enhance your, or your company’s, libraries.

https://squareup.com/store/pueblo-grande-museum-store/

The AAC wishes to identify a new Editor for the JAzArch. Glen Rice’s term ends 1 January 2019, and he has informed the Editorial Panel that he will not seek a second term. The Editor’s duties include (but are not limited to):

·         Promoting the publication of scholarly research relating to Arizona’s archaeological record;

·         Working with guest editors and peer reviewers to ensure the clarity and accuracy of published articles;

·         Maintaining effective and timely communication with authors and peer reviewers;

·         Working with the Managing Editor to organize the distribution of electronic and printed copies of the journal to subscribers.

The JAzArch Editorial Panel is responsible for selecting the prospective new Editor, after which the candidate must be ratified by the AAC Board. To facilitate the transition between incoming and outgoing editors, an overlap in terms is desired. Thus, the Editorial Panel hopes to identify a new editor well before January. Individuals interested in taking on this challenging position are encouraged to submit a resume and statement of interest to: chris.loendorf@gric.nsn.us by September 28^th, 2018.  

JAzArch Editor's Duties.pdf

Ann Howard, retired Arizona Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and SHPO compliance reviewer for 29 years, is available for hire to assist with the generation and/or review of compliance agreement documents, or to provide advice on consultation processes. She can be reached at  socmom1988@aol.com.

The AAC is requesting position statements for the 2019 AAC board. Positions include President Elect, Information Officer, Secretary, and two (2) Members at large. With recent and future challenges to Arizona historic preservation laws, the AAC board is more relevant than ever. Please consider running for any of the above positions to ensure that the AAC continues to support the cultural resources community and keep our profession viable for the future. Candidate statements can be e-mailed to Dave Hart at darchside@gmail.com. Please submit candidate statements by August 13th. The election will open on September 10th and close on October 12th. New board members will be announced at the AAC Fall Conference on October 19, 2018 at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson.

PaleoWest is seeking an experienced Field Director to supervise projects based out of our Phoenix, Arizona office. This is a permanent, benefits-eligible, salaried position with potential for advancement in a cutting edge cultural resource firm. Candidates must be permitted or permittable as a project director in Arizona; being permittable in adjoining states is desired, but not required. Ideal candidates will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for archeology and will have demonstrated experience supervising survey, monitoring, and excavation projects in Arizona. Experience with digital data collection is a plus. Candidates must also possess good technical writing skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a rapidly-growing team. Please submit a current CV and brief letter of intent/personal statement to work@paleowest.com, with “Field Director – Phoenix” in the subject line.

PaleoWest is seeking an experienced Crew Chief to supervise projects based out of our Phoenix, Arizona office. This is a permanent, benefits-eligible, salaried position with potential for advancement in a cutting edge cultural resource firm. Candidates must have demonstrated experience leading survey, monitoring, or excavation projects in Arizona. Experience with digital data collection is a plus. Candidates must also possess good technical writing skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a rapidly-growing team. Please submit a current CV and brief letter of intent/personal statement to work@paleowest.com, with “Crew Chief – Phoenix” in the subject line.

Standing Reed Books is soliciting new, unpublished manuscripts. We are an independent, woman-owned publisher specializing in archaeology and anthropology. We also publish fiction. Note that nonfiction will be peer reviewed. We welcome submissions from the CRM community.

We also offer editorial services, including proofing, line editing, copy editing, and yes—ghostwriting! For all of you who’ve longed to publish an archaeological murder mystery, but don’t have the skills—here’s your chance.

Our website isn’t up yet, so please contact us at standingreedbooks@cox.net for a services quote and guidelines for submission. We welcome your submissions!