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| October 5, 2021 |
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| Membership Info |
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Member Type: Staff Membership
Expiration Date: 12/31/99
Member ID: 9729240
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| Confirm your AM21 Attendance by Friday, Oct. 8 |
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In Memoriam: S. Thomas Parker (1950-2021)
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that long-time ASOR member and ACOR Second Vice President, S. Thomas Parker, passed away on September 12, 2021. The link below includes remembrances from Megan Perry and Jeffrey Blakely, with comments by many others in the ASOR / ACOR family. The entire ASOR family expresses our condolences to Tom's wife, Mary, and the entire Parker family. Read more . . .
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| Annual Meeting Registration Increases Oct. 14 |
October 13 is the last day to register at the Super Saver rates for ASOR’s 2021 Annual Meeting. One price includes both the in-person (Chicago, Nov. 17-20) and virtual (Dec. 9-12) components. Features from both components will be offered on ASOR’s Virtual Meeting Platform, which includes access to ASOR’s Online Library though June 2022. Register now to save.
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| FOA Webinar: Judahite Pillar Figurines & Erin Darby this Thursday |
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The next webinar in our monthly series is this Thursday, October 7, at 7:00 pm EDT, featuring Prof. Erin Darbys' s talk on "Digging the Divine?: Judahite Pillar Figurines and the Archaeology of Israelite Religion." Dr. Darby will introduce you to the enigmatic female pillar figurines from the nation of Judah in the 8th-6th centuries BCE. These small clay figurines either supporting or holding their breasts are among the most numerous ritual objects uncovered in ancient Israel. We will explore questions scholars ask about these clay statues, like: “Who made them?”, “What was their function?”, and “What do they tell us about religion in ancient Israel?” By focusing on the archaeological context of figurine fragments, we will debate what role archaeological data may play in the interpretation of these important figures. Join us for this exploration of these mysterious figurines and what they can tell us about the people of Judah. Register and pay here. Price is $5 for ASOR members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds will support membership scholarships and online resources.
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| Summer Stipend Program Cohort Meetings |
This summer ASOR funded 27 students to conduct non-fieldwork archaeological research through the Summer Stipend Program. As part of this program, students met monthly with Marta Ostovich (ASOR) and Sydney Pickens (ASOR/AITC) to connect and discuss a variety of topics (community building, self advocacy, academia reimagined, and future fieldwork). These meetings were designed to encourage cohort members to think about their professional development and build a community. Establishing connections like these are especially important for first generation students and students of color, and mentoring these students is a major part of ASOR's DEI initiatives. Read more about the cohort meetings here. Read more about the cohort meetings here.
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| FOA Webinar: Bible Documentaries & Bob Cargill on Oct. 17 |
The second October webinar is on Sunday, October 17, at 7:30 pm EDT, featuring Prof. Robert Cargill's talk on "Jesus and Jerusalem on TV: How Do Bible Documentaries Get Made?" Have you ever wondered how TV Bible documentaries like those about Jesus and Jerusalem are developed? Who researches and writes them? This webinar explores how various Bible-related TV documentaries are made, and what goes into making a quality, responsible program about the popular subjects of Jesus and Jerusalem. We will also delve into how some producers sensationalize religion and the holy city (Jerusalem) in an effort to increase ratings, but at the expense of historical accuracy and education. Join us to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the nitty-gritty of making TV documentaries, followed by an “Ask Me Anything” question and answer period with Dr. Cargill. Register and pay here. Price is $5 for ASOR members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds will support membership scholarships and online resources.
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| Summer Stipend Report: Shannon Burton |
As part of ASOR's 2021 Summer Stipend Program, Shannon Burton worked with the "Living in Nubia" team to prepare exhibit materials for a planned Community Heritage Center in El-Kurru, Sudan. Part of her work involved sorting through photographs submitted by El-Kurru residents to be part of the exhibit. Read more about Shannon's research and community archaeology at El-Kurru here. ASOR supported 27 undergraduate and graduate students conducting non-fieldwork archaeological research during the summer of 2021, and reports from these students will be featured on the ASOR website over the next couple of months.
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| One More Month of Fall ASOR Book Sale |
The ASOR fall book sale has been extended for another month! ASOR members (with a mailing address in the USA) can purchase copies of recent ASOR books at the discounted price of $25.00 (ca. 70% discount + $5.00 US media mail shipping) through October 31, 2021, while supplies last. All prices include US media mail shipping. Purchases are restricted to one copy of each volume per member. Due to ASOR’s licensing agreement with ISD, this offer is only available to ASOR members. We are unable to offer this discount to members without a US mailing address due to international shipping costs. Please contact programs@asor.org with any questions. Read more . . .
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| COVID-19 Update for Annual Meeting 2021 |
ASOR staff and officers are following the evolving pandemic guidelines as they develop at the local (Chicago) and national (USA) levels. ASOR plans to follow all federal, local, and hotel guidelines and recommendations to ensure our members’ safety. Furthermore, ASOR aims to act in solidarity with other learned societies by requiring all in-person Annual Meeting attendees to be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine before arriving at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. Read more . . .
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| Emory University Position: Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies |
The Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at Emory University, Atlanta, GA invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, to begin Fall 2022. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand by August 1, 2022. They will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2021. Applications received within 30 days of the review start date will be given full consideration. Read more . . .
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| La Sierra University: Archaeology Discovery Weekend (Nov. 13-14) |
The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology at La Sierra University engages and collaborates with local and global communities to foster interest in and develop appreciation for the ancient cultures of the Near East. Accordingly, the Center responsibly conserves and displays its artifacts from the Near East in a manner mutually beneficial for both the communities from which the artifacts came and the community in which they now reside. The Center is hosting their 13th Annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend on November 13-14. Read more . . .
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