[Chacmool-l] Call for Conference Topic Purposal 2014

[Chacmool Archaeology Association]

Chacmool Conference Topic Proposals

As the 2013 Chacmool Conference is upon us,it is also time to brainstorm
and submit your ideas of what would make for a good conference topic for
next year (2014). Below we have outlined the submission process.


Due: November 4, 2013
Announcement: Will be made at this year’s Conference banquet

There are 3 parts to submitting a proposal (please try to keep it to 3
pages or less).

1) Pick a Theme! If it has a catchy name, all the better!
Here are some examples from the past:

- Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: The Archaeology of Foodways
- Archaeology in the new Millennium: Public or Perish
- Art for Archaeology's Sake
- Networks of the Past: Regional Interaction in Archaeology

2) Description Paragraph
- Explain the theme and why it is important to archaeology
- List possible plenary and keynote speakers
- List possible session topics

3) Signatures of 7 people committed to organizing/planning the conference
- 3 undergraduate students, one of whom will be the Conference Chair
- 2 faculty members (professors), for help/guidance
- 2 graduate students, for help/guidance

So
what are the benefits for you?
•	Looks awesome on a resume
•	Get connected with the archaeology community
•	Learn fantastic skills that will help you throughout your career
•	Make new friends
•	The status and prestige of working at a very well developed and
respected conference

If you want to get involved, you can reply to this email or see us in our
office ES826. We are looking forward to reading your submissions!

CHACMOOL