The task force wants to take this opportunity to thank all the members, both as individuals and as representatives of and participants on AAA committees and sections, for your thoughtful engagement with this process of drafting principles for a new code of ethics over these past several months. These principles can now be reviewed and [...]
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The Michael M. Ames Prize for Innovative Museum Anthropology is awarded annually to individuals for innovative work in museum anthropology, which is understood to entail outstanding single or multi-authored books, published catalogues, temporary and permanent exhibits, repatriation projects, collaborations with descendant communities, educational or outreach projects, multimedia works, and other endeavors. Individuals can be nominated [...]
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Congratulations to AAA member, Jason Jackson, a folklore professor at Indiana University (IU). An award given by the IU Graduate and Professional Student Organization is given to one professor each spring. All graduate and professional students are invited to give their support to faculty members that they feel deserve special recognition for exemplary behavior. “I [...]
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Inside AAA is a blog series that provides readers the opportunity to get a glimpse of the people who work for you, the AAA member. In this series, staff members provide insight on their job and themselves. This week, Inside AAA features Elaine Lynch. She is AAA’s Deputy Executive Director/CFO. What is your favorite on-the-job task? My [...]
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The extended deadline for proposals for AN’s series on funding is July 1. Securing grants, fellowships and other forms of funding is a major part of anthropology education, research, programming and more. This has become even more challenging as budget cuts are impacting funding sources. The November 2011 issue of Anthropology News will feature a thematic series on [...]
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Congratulations to Alexander Wade Barker, member of the American Anthropological Association, who was recently awarded with an appointment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Review Committee. The seven-member NAGPRA Review Committee is an advisory body for the National NAGPRA Program, who is chosen by appointment by the Secretary of the Interior, [...]
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What thematic series would you like to read in Anthropology News in 2012? What issues do you think should be featured? Share your ideas here or email them directly to AN Managing Editor Amy Goldenberg. Upcoming thematic series include memorialization, renovation and restoration, funding, and the Peace Corps. Recent series included sustainability, place, music, and tourism. [...]
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Will you be in the Washington, D.C. area this weekend? If so, check out the opening of the RACE: Are We So Different? exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The museum is open to the public daily (except December 25) and hours are from 10am to 5:30pm. Visit the museum’s website for additional details. Can’t make [...]
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(click to listen) Hosted by AAA President Virginia R. Dominguez, “Inside the President’s Studio” features interviews with anthropologists about their ideas, research and passions. It is part of an ongoing effort to foster public, visible and active engagement with anthropologists. Become a part of the conversation by reading and listening to the interviews, adding your [...]
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Show what can be done with anthropology and photography in the 2011 AAA Photo Contest. The contest is now open and accepting entries through August 15, 2011. Voting by AAA members for the top photos will open in mid-September. Guidelines are: Participants must be current AAA members Each participant may submit up to 2 photos Each photo will include a [...]
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