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AJA Editor In Chief Announcement

March 30, 2021

The Archaeological Institute of America is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Emma Blake and Dr. Robert Schon as the next joint Editors-in-Chief of the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Dr. Blake, Associate Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, is the codirector of the Arizona Sicily Project and a […]

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AIA Launches #BuildYourOwnMonument 2021 Competition!

March 30, 2021

As the pandemic grinds on, the Archaeological Institute of America is launching its second Build Your Own Monument (BYOM) competition.  Last year’s inaugural BYOM contest, originally slated to kick off in the fall in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of International Archaeology Day, was moved up to the spring to provide an outlet for creative energies […]

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Member Spotlight: Jeffrey Lamia

March 29, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Lamia has been a longtime friend of the AIA. He’s served in both national and local capacities as a former General Trustee and Treasurer on the AIA Governing Board and current President of the New York City Society. In 2008, he was recognized for his service and steadfast commitment to the mission of […]

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Nashville Society Proves that Archaeology Perseveres Despite Pandemic

March 25, 2021

In the spring of 2020, the Nashville Society received an AIA Society Outreach Grant for an educational program at the Nashville Parthenon. The event took place in celebration of International Archaeology Day 2020 and promoted public understanding and appreciation of all aspects of archaeology. Katie Petrole, Director of Education at the Nashville Parthenon, describes the […]

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Dr. Bogucki Answered Your Questions from the Holton Lecture

March 22, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, Dr. Peter Bogucki gave the inaugural Felicia A. Holton Lecture with a talked entitled, “Meet the Barbarians.” The event was so popular that, to date, it is our highest attended virtual event! Given its popularity, Dr. Bogucki wasn’t able to answer all of your questions in real time. However, after the […]

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Open Call: Fulbright Specialist Program Archaeology Project

March 19, 2021

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In Memoriam: George Bass

March 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the news of George Bass’ passing, and offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.  George passed away on March 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. George F. Bass was well known to many as a pioneer in the field of nautical archaeology.  Fascinated with […]

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Submit your Suggestions for Open Positions on the AIA Governing Board

March 11, 2021

The Nominating Committee needs your help in identifying potential candidates for open positions on the AIA Governing Board. Open positions include two General Trustee positions and one Society Trustee position. The ideal member is deeply interested in and informed about archaeology, willing and available to participate in governance, and has a commitment to the fundraising […]

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Update on the AJA

March 11, 2021

Conscious of the financial considerations associated with print production, we will no longer offer print-only subscriptions to the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). Print copies of the AJA are still available as part of the combination (print + digital) format, and a digital-only format is also available. AIA Society members currently receiving AJA in the […]

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2021 Photo Contest Results

March 10, 2021

The AIA’S Tenth Annual Photo Contest featured over 400 photos in five categories: Archaeological Landscapes, Excavation, Field Life, Fun Finds, and Monuments.  Despite the fact the 2021 AIA Photo Contest occurred during a time when the world faces tremendous travel restrictions, participants were able to share snapshots of previous archaeological adventures. By perusing the submissions, viewers had a chance to explore […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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