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February 7, 2017
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Statements Regarding Recent U.S. Government Actions
Although the U.S. Government Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees of January 27, 2017, has temporarily been suspended by judicial order, the matter of final adjudication is still pending. ASOR has voiced its concerns about this order, and the ramifications for our members and their work, here and also in a joint statement with many of our sister societies: the AAA, the AIA, the AIAR, the ASCSA, and the SAA.
Contribute to ASOR's K-12 Educator Resources and Lesson Plans Page
Help ASOR grow our resources available to K-12 educators. We hope some of you will donate lesson plans that are easily adaptable for classrooms for us to share on the ASOR Blog. See an example here, provided by Stefanie Elkins. Click here to view the full resources page.
Call for Papers: 2017 ASOR Annual Meeting
ASOR is currently accepting abstracts for its 2017 Annual Meeting to be held November 15–18 at The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA. The deadline to submit paper abstracts is February 15, 2017. Please visit the ASOR Annual Meeting website to read the Call for Papers, the participation guidelines, and to see the list of 2017 Sessions and Workshops. ASOR welcomes submissions from all student and professional members.
 
Special Notice Regarding U.S. Travel Restrictions
ASOR understands that US travel restrictions recently imposed on immigrant and non-immigrant citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen may still be in place in November and that these restrictions may be expanded to other countries in the region, making it impossible for colleagues from these countries to attend the ASOR Annual Meeting. If you are concerned about registering in advance for the Annual Meeting because of potential travel restrictions, ASOR will work with you to permit registrations at the reduced Early Bird rate closer to the meeting dates. Read more ...
Sarah Parcak: Help Discover Ancient Ruins - Before It's Too Late (TED2016)
Sarah Parcak uses satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth to uncover hidden ancient treasures buried beneath our feet. There's a lot to discover; in the Egyptian Delta alone, Parcak estimates we've excavated less than a thousandth of one percent of what's out there. Now, with the 2016 TED Prize and an infectious enthusiasm for archaeology, she's developed an online platform called GlobalXplorer that enables anyone with an internet connection to discover unknown sites and protect what remains of our shared human inheritance. Watch video ...
ASOR Fellowship Application Deadline - February 15, 2017
Time is running out to send in your fellowship applications! Check out ASOR fellowships and grants to find out what is the best fit for you. If you're part of an ASOR Institutional Member school, be sure to share with any interested students as they are eligible to apply through their institution's membership with ASOR. Click here to read more about the available fellowships. The deadline for most of the fellowships is February 15, 2017.
 
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