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AIA in the News
October 12, 2011
More than 4,500 attendees enjoyed the very successful 5th annual AIA/Museum of Science Archaeology Fair. Held on Friday and Saturday, October 7 and 8, the Fair presented a variety of presentations focusing on the tools used in archaeology digs, methods of inquiry, and much more.
October 6, 2011
In acknowledgment of the long-standing relationship between the AIA and the Department of Archaeology at Boston University, "The Archaeological Institute of America in the Field: A Symposium in Celebration of Archaeology Day at Boston University" was held on Saturday, October 1.
October 6, 2011
On October 5th, the AIA’s Hartford Society celebrated its centennial with a festive reception and dinner in Hamlin Hall at Trinity College followed by the Borowski Lecture delivered by Professor Rosemary Joyce of the University of California, Berkeley, on the history of chocolate.
September 20, 2011
A series of ten etchings based on 2010 Waldbaum Scholarship recipient Colleen O’Shea's experiences at field school in Mongolia
September 16, 2011
The AJA seeks a new Editor in Chief to begin July 1, 2013. For more information see the AJA website.
September 8, 2011
The cultural heritage and archaeological resources located in Libya are irreplaceable elements of the world’s shared memory, going back thousands of years. The importance of guarding these treasures while civil unrest is underway cannot be overestimated.
July 21, 2011
With so many states struggling with tight budgets, some budget-cutters have now taken aim at archaeology. Dr. W. Frederick Limp, President of the Society of American Archaeology, joins us as a guest blogger to share the story of the firings of State Archaeologists in Utah and in New York, and issues a call to action for all who would like to make their voices heard on this important issue.
July 13, 2011
The Joint Committee on Placement and APA Staff are developing a system that will bring greater automation to the process of registering candidates and institutions for the Service and of scheduling interviews at the 2012 Joint Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
June 30, 2011
Beginning July 1, 2011, the entire run of the AJA, from the first issue in 1885 to the most recent, will be available on the JSTOR platform either through an electronic subscription package or as a single article purchase.
AIA News
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AIA-supported Project in Virginia Celebrates Grand Opening of Public Park
The Stafford Civil War Sites in Virginia held its grand opening in April 2013.
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Education Summit: AIA and Archaeology in K-12 Education
On May 9, the AIA held a summit meeting to discuss new directions for the AIA and archaeology in K-12 Education.
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Funding Raised for Maya Mural Conservation at 2013 AIA Spring Gala
The Site Preservation Program is funding the San Bartolo Mural Project thanks to a special gala pledge drive.
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