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December 24, 2019
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President's Valedictory
Susan Ackerman gave a valedictory address at the Members' Meeting during the 2019 Annual Meeting after winning the Richard J. Scheuer Medal for outstanding service to ASOR. This was her last meeting as presiding president. Discover how her tenure impacted her career and her life. Read more . . .
ASOR Fellowships: Find One, Fund One
The deadline to apply for a 2020 ASOR Fellowship is just around the corner--January 15th! Last year we awarded 26 excavation fellowships to students, and we are hoping to exceed that number this year! We invite you to FIND ONE (apply for a fellowship) or FUND ONE (support a student in the field). If donating online, please choose "Student Support" in the drop-down menu. Thank you for your support!

ASOR Remembers Philip J. King (1925-2019)
ASOR mourns the loss of Philip J. King, who died on December 8, 2019. A renowned archaeologist, historian, and biblical scholar, Phil King served as ASOR President from 1976-1982. Joseph Greene and Stuart Swiny recall his contributions to ASOR and their memories of Philip King.  Read more . . .
 
Announcing the ASOR "Mug Shots" Contest!
We are excited to announce the inaugural ASOR "Mug Shot" Contest: Where In The World Is Your ASOR Travel Mug? Do you have a picture of yourself or a colleague using the exclusive ASOR Travel Mug in the field or at work? We want to see it! Send it to us by email or better yet, post it to your social media and tag ASOR on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The member whose photo receives the most "likes" by March 1 will win a $50 credit in ASOR's online store to be used for membership renewals, Annual Meeting registrations, etc.
Study of Collections Fellowship Report
2019 Collections Fellowship recipient Joanna Smith reports on her study of artifacts from Cyprus associated with textile production here. Is there a collection that you are interested in studying? Apply for an ASOR Collections Fellowship! The deadline is January 15, 2020. Click the following link for information on applying. Read more . . .
Want To Be More Involved With ASOR?
Several ASOR Committees need your help! The Membership & Outreach Committee works closely with the Membership and Friends of ASOR Manager regarding ASOR institutional and individual memberships. The Committee on Publications is responsible for all the journals and books that ASOR publishes with its partners. Volunteer today! Click on each committee's name above for more information on how to get involved.
2019 Annual Meeting Recap and Highlights!
The 2019 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, was another outstanding success! Attendees were excited about the sessions and about connecting with colleagues and friends. If you have not already done so, please complete the 2019 Annual Meeting Evaluation found here. Then check out the 2019 Annual Meeting recap and highlights that include Eric Cline's Plenary Address, photos of sessions and members, and more! Read more . . .
 
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