Current Research 2010 :: Call for Papers :: Tennessee Archaeology Network

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Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology

22nd Annual Meeting

Friday, January 22 and Saturday January 23, 2010
Ed Jones Auditorium, Ellington Agricultural Center
Edmondson Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

Sponsors

Tennessee Division of Archaeology
Middle Tennessee State University

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Organizers: Michael C. Moore, State Archaeologist and Director, Tennessee Division of Archaeology, 1216 Foster Avenue, Cole Building #3, Nashville, Tennessee 37243. Phone: (615) 741-1588, ext. 109. FAX (615) 741-7329. E-mail ( Mike.C.Moore@tn.gov); and Kevin E. Smith, Professor of Anthropology, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Middle Tennessee State University, Post Office Box 10, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. Phone: (615) 898-5958 or 2508. FAX (615) 898-5427. E-mail ( kesmith@mtsu.edu)

Contributed Papers: Presentations should address current or recent research pertaining to archaeology in the state of Tennessee. Presentations must be limited to fifteen (15) minutes and are strongly encouraged to be given in an "informal" fashion. Title and abstract should be sent to Michael Moore or Kevin Smith not later than January 8, 2010 for inclusion in the program. PowerPoint Presentations: An LCD projector and IBM-compatible laptop will be available for PowerPoint presentations. Requests to use the equipment must be submitted with the title and abstract. Presenters using the equipment must either provide the PowerPoint file prior to the meeting (via email or CD) or plan to arrive by 7:40 am on Saturday with a CD or flash-drive containing the presentation to be loaded on the laptop. Presenters should be aware that special animation schemes vary by the version of PowerPoint and may not be compatible with the version provided.

Reception: A reception has been tentatively planned for Friday afternoon. Additional details will be supplied with the preliminary program.

LUNCH: PARTICIPANTS AND ATTENDEES WILL BE ON THEIR OWN DURING THE LUNCH BREAK. THERE ARE NUMEROUS RESTAURANTS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL CENTER.

A preliminary program will be mailed approximately January 12, 2010. The preliminary program will also be posted on the Tennessee Archaeology Net.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Friday, January 22 (all meetings open to the public)

Saturday, January 23

  • 8:25 AM -- Introductory Remarks
  • 8:30 AM -- Current Research Presentations
  • NOON -- Lunch
  • 1:15 PM -- Current Research Presentations

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