PROGRAM

 

NWAC 2006

 

REGISTRATION
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CONFERENCE VENUES
ACCOMMODATIONS
STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
SPONSORS

 

Program

To view the final program click here.

 


 

Provisional Conference Schedule

(See details below)

 

Wednesday, March 29

CPR Workshop: 1-4pm

Registration Begins

 

Thursday, March 30

Paper/Poster Presentations Begin (AM)

Welcoming Reception at Burke Museum: 5pm-7pm

 

Friday, March 31

Paper/Poster Presentations Continue

 

Saturday, April 1

Paper/Poster Presentations Conclude

 

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Schedule Details

 

Social Events

      Reception: A Welcoming Reception will be held on Thursday, March 30 from 5pm to 7pm at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus. Light refreshments will be served. Many thanks to our hosts:

                                Squaxin Island Tribe                                Suquamish Tribe                                       http://www.squaxinisland.org/                http://www.suquamish.nsn.us/

      Banquet and Keynote Address: A Banquet will be held at the University Tower Hotel on the evening of Friday, March 31, 2006. The registration fee for this event is $40 and must be paid in advance. There are two options for the dinner, chicken or vegetarian, so please remember to include your meal preference on the submission form. The keynote speaker will be Adrian Praetzellis, the author of Death by Theory: A Tale of Mystery and Archaeological Theory and Dug to Death: A Tale of Archaeological Method and Mayhem. Dr. Praetzellis currently heads the Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) at Sonoma State University. His speech, entitled: "The REALLY Big Dig: Urban Archaeology in Oakland, CA" will provide insights into a variety of intriguing topics from witchcraft to the archaeology of the Black Panthers.

Formal Presentations

 

Symposia, Contributed paper sessions, and Poster Presentations

 

      These activities will run from the morning of Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1. Please see the Call for Submissions page for details concerning paper length and poster size specifications.

 

Workshops and Meetings

 

      CPR Workshop: A CPR Workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 29 from 1-4 pm. The registration fee for this event is $10. Instruction will be provided by MEDIC II (http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/fire/medics/medicTwo.htm). Space is limited, and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

 

      Meetings: Organizations that would like to hold a meeting in conjunction with the conference should email archy@u.washington.edu well in advance to arrange for space and scheduling.

 

Books and Exhibits

      The Exhibitors Room will be available for book displays, anthropological equipment for sale, demonstrations, etc. at a cost of $40/vendor.  Requests should be directed to archy@u.washington.edu.

 

Inquiries should be directed to:

Laura S. Phillips

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

 

206.685.3849

archy@u.washington.edu

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