First Call for Papers for 96th Annual Meeting NYSAA April 27-29th, 2012

The Incorporated Orange County Chapter

New York State Archaeological Association

First Call for Papers

96th Annual Meeting New York State Archaeological Association

April 27-29th, 2012

The Incorporated Orange County Chapter, NYSAA, announces the First Call for papers for the 96th  Annual Meeting of the New York State Archaeological Association.  The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2012. 

Keynote Speaker:  David Johnson, President—Orange County Chapter NYSAA

“Analyzing Archaeology in New York State based on Peruvian and Southwestern United States Surveys” 

The meeting will be held in the beautiful lower Hudson Valley, at the The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Poughkeepsie, NY

For further information about the conference location click:

 http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-poughkeepsie-new_york-NY533

The program will be co-chaired by Barry D. Kass, Prof. Emeritus of Anthropology, SUNY Orange, and Dr. Cory Harris, Chair, Behavioral Sciences Dept, SUNY Orange

Paper proposal abstracts of approx. 250 words should be e-mailed as Microsoft Word attachments.  Indicate any audiovisual requirements.  Poster presentations are acceptable and encouraged, especially by students.  Any topic related directly or indirectly to NYS prehistory/history will be considered.

Submit proposals to Barry Kass at:  barry.kass@sunyorange.edu  call with questions: 845 733-1830.

For information, registration forms, and accommodation details contact David Johnson, President, OCC- NYSAA (globaldj@optonline.net, Phone: 845 454-1860)