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AIA Endorses ASA Statement on Student Evaluations of Teaching

The AIA has joined with numerous other scholarly organizations in endorsing the American Sociological Association Statement on Student Evaluations of Teaching (September 2019). The statement speaks to the use of student evaluations in measuring the effectiveness of educators in light of current research which, as ASA notes, indicates that student evaluations of teaching can systematically […]

In Memoriam: Lanny Bell

It is with deep sadness the AIA shares news of the passing of Dr. Lanny Bell. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, former students, and friends in the world of Egyptology. Lanny Bell (1941-2019) Lanny Bell, one of the greats of Egyptology over the last 50 years passed away August 26th in […]

In Memoriam: Larissa Bonfante

The AIA is deeply saddened by the passing of Larissa Bonfante and we extend our condolences to her family, her many colleagues, students, and friends in the world of archaeology. Larissa Bonfante (1931-2019) Larissa Bonfante, emerita professor in Classics at New York University, passed away in New York on August 23, 2019. She was a […]

AIA-SCS Joint Harassment Policy for Annual Meeting

AIA and SCS are pleased to announce the first-ever joint harassment policy for the AIA-SCS Annual Meeting. A joint AIA and SCS working group, including staff and officers of both organizations, developed the policy in response to events at the 2019 annual meeting and at other academic conferences, including the meeting of the Society for […]

Update From Society Outreach Grant Winner: The AIA-North Carolina (Triangle Area) Society

The AIA-North Carolina (Triangle Area) Society shared an update on one of their events, which was supported by an AIA Society Outreach Grant.

Classical Studies in the 21st Century: More Relevant Than Ever

The AIA-SCS joint ad hoc committee on the future of classics and archaeology met earlier this year to discuss pressures common to both fields. The group agreed to create a document that can be used to remind college and university administrators of what we do and our relevance. The joint statement entitled “Classical Studies in […]

AIA Supports Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act

The AIA has signed a letter in support of the proposed Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act.

AIA In The Field

As many of you are venturing into the field to participate in excavations, we encourage everyone to share photos from their digs with the AIA community and the public by mentioning @archaeology_aia on Twitter & Instagram, and by using the hashtag #AIAintheField.

AIA Launches New Website

We are pleased to share our new website and will continue to make improvements as we focus on creating a resource to support the AIA’s mission to excavate, educate, and advocate.

AIA Signs Multi-Organizational Letter In Support of Increased funding for the BLM

The AIA has signed on to a letter urging increased funding for key accounts within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

AIA Signs Multi-Society Statement on Proposed Cuts at the University of Tulsa

The AIA recently joined with over a dozen other learned societies in signing a joint statement opposing proposed program cuts at the University of Tulsa.

Initial Slate for Election – 2020

The Nominating Committee has submitted its initial slate for election at the 2020 Meeting of Council. AIA members are encouraged to submit additional suggestions for consideration to Carla Antonaccio, by September 1, 2019.

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