Abstracts for paper and poster presentations are now being accepted. The deadline for papers is May 1; for posters, May 15. If you are interested in presenting at this year's event, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can reserve you a space. Presentations should touch on some aspect of Mid-South archaeology or this year's theme. For additional information, or to submit an abstract, please contact Anna Lunn at alunn@weaverassociatesllc.com.
The Mid-South Archaeological Conference is an annual event highlighting current archaeological research within the Mid-South and Lower Mississippi River Valley. This year's meeting will follow the theme "Integrating Technology and Archaeology" and will explore the ways new technology has changed, benefited, and hindered the field. Both professionals and students are welcome to attend. The conference is being organized by Weaver & Associates, LLC, and will be held at Rhodes College on June 18 and 19 in Memphis, Tennessee. The keynote address will be given by Evan Peacock of Mississippi State University and is titled "Laser Beams and Stranger Things: Where is 'High-Tech' Archaeology Leading Us?".
A tentative schedule is posted below; additional information will be added when it becomes available.
Friday, June 18
- 7:00 Dinner (reservations required; venue yet to be determined)
Saturday, June 19
- 8:00-8:40 Registration
- 8:40-10:20 Morning Session I
- 10:20-10:40 Break
- 10:40-Noon Morning Session II
- Noon-1:40 Lunch amd Keynote Address
- 1:40-3:20 Afternoon Session I
- 3:20-3:40 Break
- 3:40-5:00 Afternoon Session II
- 5:00-6:00 Business Meeting (open to all)
A block of rooms has been set aside for conference attendees at the Sleep Inn in downtown Memphis (40 N. Front Street). In order to receive a conference discount, you must reserve a room by May 18th and mention the event. The Sleep Inn is a short 10-minute drive from Rhodes College and within walking distance of Beale Street and many downtown Memphis attractions. Rooms are blocked for the night of Friday, June 18th, and are discounted to $89 sans tax and parking. To reserve a room, contact the Sleep Inn at (901) 522-9700 or on the Web at www.sleepinn.com/hotel-memphis-tennessee-TN451?promo=gglocal.
Interested in attending this year's conference? Please let us know as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly. Space will be particularly limited at the Friday night dinner, so we are requiring reservations for that portion of the event. The cost of attending the conference itself is $10 ($5 for students) and includes a catered lunch. Online registration forms are available here. We encourage you to register as soon as possible. For additional information, please e-mail midsoutharchaeology@gmail.com.
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