| The purpose of the Midwest Archaeological Conference is to promote and stimulate interest in the archaeology of the midwestern United States and neighboring areas; to serve as a bond among those interested in this and related subjects; to publish and encourage publication; to advocate and aid in the conservation of archaeological data and to encourage an appreciation and support of archaeological research. Our membership includes professionals and non-professionals. Students and families are special categories of membership. Members receive a subscription to the Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology and will have reduced registration rates at meetings. 2010
Midwest Archaeological Conference Deadlines The 56th annual meeting of the Midwest Archaeological Conference (MAC) will be held at Indiana University’s Indiana Memorial Union from October 21 – 24, 2010. The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University will be hosting the 2010 MAC meeting in celebration of its 45 years of innovative archaeology. Several exciting sessions and events are being organized, including symposia on Indiana archaeology, new research at Angel Mounds, geoarchaeology in the Ohio valley, and late prehistoric populations/cultures in the midcontinent. A lithic exchange event, curation workshop, and field trips to the Angel Mounds and the Indiana State Museum are also planned. Early meeting registration is due by Monday, September 20, 2010. After this date, registration can only be done on-site at the meeting. The deadline for symposium, paper, and poster proposals is Monday, September 6, 2010. Each paper is limited to 15 minutes and you must be an active 2010 MAC member to submit a proposal as the primary author or organizer. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the meeting and to enter the Student Paper Competition. Papers entered into this student competition must be submitted for review by Monday, September 20, 2010. Each student that submits a paper by this deadline will receive a complimentary Saturday banquet ticket and a conference t-shirt. Vendors are asked to reserve space in the conference exhibit/bookroom and donate books for the Student Paper Competition prize. Contact: The preliminary schedule of events includes: Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 – 10 p.m. ~ Reception and tour of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology and the Mathers Museum of World Cultures featuring a light buffet and beverages. (Free; reservation required) Friday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ~ Symposia, individual papers, poster sessions, and book room at the Indiana Memorial Union’s Biddle Hotel and Conference Center. Friday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ~ Midwest Archaeological Conference Board Meeting Friday, Oct. 22, 3 – 5 p.m. ~ Midwest Lithic Exchange at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology. (Free; reservation required) Friday, Oct. 22, 6 – 10 p.m. ~ Reception in the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union featuring a light buffet and beverages. (Free; reservation required) Saturday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ~ Symposia, individual papers, poster sessions, and book room at the Indiana Memorial Union’s Biddle Hotel and Conference Center. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. ~ Curation Workshop at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology. ($20; reservations required, limited to 40) Saturday, Oct. 23, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. ~ Midwest Archaeological Conference Business Meeting Saturday, Oct. 23, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. ~ Midwest Archaeological Conference Banquet with keynote speaker Dr. Dean R. Snow, Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University and past president of the Society for American Archaeology. Sunday, Oct. 24: Cultural Tours Registration Not a member of the Midwest Archaeological Conference? Join MAC today for a reduced registration rate. Conference Hotel Room rates: Parking at the Indiana Memorial Union: Directions: Alternative Downtown Accommodations Bed & Breakfasts: Visitor’s
Guide to Bloomington, Indiana Transportation Ground Transportation: The airport's Ground Transportation Center (GTC) is located on Level 1 of the Parking Garage. The GTC is a one-stop shop for rental cars, taxi and limousine service, and shuttle service. Bloomington
Shuttle Service, Inc., 1-800-589-6004; One-way - $15, Round Trip -
$30; The shuttle leaves every two hours from the airport to Bloomington starting
at 6:40 a.m. until 10:40 p.m. and from the Indiana Memorial Union to the airport
starting at 4:50 a.m. until 8:50 p.m. 2011 Annual Conference 2012 Annual Conference
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