“5th Biennial Southwest Symposium”

Scheduled for January 14-16, 2016 at the University of Arizona, Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd, Tucson. The Southwest Symposium promotes new ideas and directions in the archaeology of the US Southwest and the Mexican Northwest. The 2016 symposium will focus on “Engaged Archaeology,” showcasing collaborative and participatory work with descendant groups and local communities, public archaeology, and interdisciplinary work, in spoken and poster sessions. Presentations demonstrate how engaged archaeology results in new understandings of the past and broadens the relevance of archaeology. Fees before Dec. 1, 2015: $80 regular attendees, $40 students. After Dec. 1: $100 regular, $50 students. To register log onto regonline.com/southwestsymposium; or for more information contact Sarah Herr at sherr@desert.com.