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Call for Nominations to the AIA Governing Board

March 1, 2021

Dear AIA Members: My name is John Papadopoulos and I am writing to you as the newly elected Chair of the Nominating Committee to invite your help in identifying potential candidates for open positions on the Archaeological Institute of America Governing Board. Other members of the AIA Nominating Committee are Deborah Arnold, Thomas Carpenter, Eric […]

Akron\Kent Society to host Arch-KID-ology

February 23, 2021

In the spring of 2020, the Akron\Kent Society received a Society Outreach Grant for a digital education program called Arch-KID-ology designed to introduce students in grades 3-8 to experimental archaeology. This March, Dr. Metin Eren and Dr. Michelle Bebber, two experts in experimental archaeology at Kent State University, will lead the one-hour live streamed class. […]

Jane Waldbaum honored as the 2021 Joukowsky Award Winner

February 22, 2021

This year, the AIA had the pleasure of bestowing the 2021 Martha and Artemis Joukowsky Distinguished Service Award on a most deserving individual – Dr. Jane C. Waldbaum. Jane has been a member of the AIA for 60 years and has been a key contributor to the Institute’s success. She has served in leadership roles […]

2021 Photo Contest Now Open

February 8, 2021

Submissions are now open for the 2021 Fieldwork Photo Contest! This year marks the 10th anniversary of our photo contest, so take a trip down memory lane and submit your best archaeology-themed photos in one of our 5 categories. Submissions Accepted: February 8, 2021 through March 1, 2021Voting: March 3, 2021 through March 9, 2021 […]

The AIA signs ACLS Statement Urging Kansas Regents to Reconsider Suspension of Tenure Protections

February 5, 2021

American higher education is founded on the principles of academic freedom and tenure. Without this, faculty face constant risk of termination, with devastating effects on their ability to conduct research and inquiry freely. In the face of major financial crises, there may be temptation to reduce faculty and staff; however, enabling the arbitrary termination of […]

Inaugural Holton Lecture on March 2

February 5, 2021

The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to invite you to the inaugural Holton Lecture taking place on Tuesday, March 2 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST on Zoom. The event titled “Meet the Barbarians” will feature this year’s Felicia A. Holton Book Award winner, Dr. Peter Bogucki, author of The Barbarians (Reaktion Books). Click […]

Announcing the 2022 Gold Medal Award Winner

February 1, 2021

The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce that the Gold Medal Committee has selected Dr. Elizabeth B. Fentress as the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement. This award, presented each year at the AIA-SCS Annual Meeting, recognizes distinguished contributions to archaeology, primarily through research and/or fieldwork. The Gold […]

In Memoriam: Nancy Wilkie

January 29, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Nancy Wilkie’s passing, and offer our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. Nancy passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Nancy Wilkie served as the president of the AIA from 2000 to 2003. She was also a founding member of the US […]

2021 AIA Grant and Fellowship Winners

January 28, 2021

The Archaeological Institute of America is thrilled to announce our latest AIA grant winners. The AIA recently awarded almost $300,000 in grants to 17 individuals and archaeological projects around the world. The grants will support excavation, analyses, and research in over a dozen countries, and the preservation of a historic African-American cemetery in the USA. […]

Paul Zimmerman honored as the 2021 Foot Soldier Award Winner

January 27, 2021

This year, we had the pleasure of bestowing the 2021 Foot Soldier Award on Dr. Paul Zimmerman of the New York City Society. Dr. Zimmerman received the award at our new Society Sunday event that took place on January 3. Society Sunday kicked off our virtual Annual Meeting and was hosted by the AIA Societies […]

Western IL Dominates New Member Drive

January 25, 2021

The AIA kicked off a new member drive on Society Sunday, January 3, 2021. From January 3-10, Societies received $5 for every new member that joined their Society. Western Illinois came out on top with five new members added. Society President Danielle Fatkin offered the following statement, “Archaeology and the AIA are growing in Western […]

Sad News Regarding Nancy Wilkie

January 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that the AIA reports Nancy Wilkie passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Nancy was the AIA President, 1999-2003, founding member and President of the US Committee of the Blue Shield, 2013-2020, and a recent recipient of the AIA Outstanding Public Service Award. Nancy’s depth and breadth of knowledge of archaeological […]

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