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2010
For Field Experience and
School registration information please contact
the:
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Office of Continuing Education and Extension
608-785-6513
Online registration at: http://www.uwlax.edu/ContEd
For information on all other public events content please contact:
MVAC's Archaeology Education Program at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean
unless otherwise indicated.
2010
Come to Valley View Mall and see artifacts
representing the area’s long history. Local collectors will display
their personal collections of artifacts. See artifacts recovered from
local excavations. Archaeologists will be on hand to answer questions.
Bring in your own artifacts for help in their identification. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean
if you would like to display your
artifacts.
| Date: |
Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
| Time: |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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| Location: |
Valley View Mall, La Crosse, WI |
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This presentation examines the archaeology,
art, and legend of the Bronze Age archaeological site called
Troy in northwestern Turkey. Who were the Trojans? Was there a
Trojan War? How did later inhabitants of Ilion, the provincial
town of the historical period built on the prehistoric ruins,
perceive their city's past? Recent discoveries from ongoing
fieldwork at Troy provide new ways to examine these enduring
research questions. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean
for more information.
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Ward Room, Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse |
| Speaker: |
Dr. William Aylward, Associate Professor,
Classics Department, University of Wisconsin - Madison |
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A variety of activities will be offered throughout
the state during May to introduce the public to Wisconsin’s long and
rich cultural past. For a complete list of activities check out the
Wisconsin Historical Society’s web site at
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/hpweek/index.asp.
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Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will
celebrate Wisconsin Archaeology Month by involving volunteers in the
survey of local fields to find unreported archaeological sites. Each
day will begin with an introduction at the archaeology laboratory,
followed by helping with an actual field survey. Finally, participants
will end each day back at the archaeology laboratory to wash the
artifacts recovered and learn more about their history. The number of
participants is limited so register early. Children may participate if
accompanied by an adult. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean
to register.
| Date: |
Saturday and/or
Sunday, May 1 and/or 2, 2010 |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Location: |
Archaeology Center and Laboratories, UW-La Crosse |
| Fee: |
Free admission for MVAC
members. Advanced registration required!
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This multi-day event includes both field and lab
experiences and is a well rounded opportunity for those who want to
learn about the process of archaeology. Explore what it is like to
participate in an actual archaeological excavation by working
alongside professional archaeologists in the field. Participate in
small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may
include washing ceramics, stone tools, and other remains, and
sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology
component of the event may explore making stone tools and pottery.
Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after
regular field school hours. No previous experience is necessary.
This
experience is open to high school students through adults. Fee
includes a one year MVAC membership. Supervised dorm
facilities are available for high school students at an additional
cost of $160 for 3 days. Cancellation prior to June 4, 2010 will
receive a full refund minus a $60 cancellation fee. No refunds for
cancellations after June 4, 2010.
| Dates: |
Monday - Wednesday, July 5-7, 2010 |
| Time: |
July
5 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., July 6-7 - 7 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. |
| Location: |
259 Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse |
| Fee: |
$350 |
| Program Number: |
41-44 |
For registration information please contact
the:
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Office of Continuing Education and Extension
608-785-6513
Online registration at: http://www.uwlax.edu/ContEd
For information on activity content please contact:
MVAC's Archaeology Education Program at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean.
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This multi-day event includes both field and lab
experiences and is a well rounded opportunity for those who want to
learn about the process of archaeology. Explore what it is like to
participate in an actual archaeological excavation by working
alongside professional archaeologists in the field. Participate in
small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may
include washing ceramics, stone tools, and other remains, and
sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology
component of the event may explore making stone tools and pottery.
Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after
regular field school hours. No previous experience is necessary.
This
experience is open to high school students through adults. Fee
includes a one year MVAC membership. Supervised dorm facilities are
available for high school students at an additional cost of $260 for 5 days. Cancellation prior to June
4, 2010 will
receive a full refund minus a $60 cancellation fee. No refunds for
cancellations after June 4, 2010.
| Dates: |
Monday - Friday, July 5-9, 2010 |
| Time: |
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., July 5 at 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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| Location: |
259 Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse |
| Fee: |
$500 |
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Program Number:
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41-45 |
For registration information please contact
the:
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Office of Continuing Education and Extension
608-785-6513
Online registration at: http://www.uwlax.edu/ContEd
For information on activity content please contact:
MVAC's Archaeology Education Program at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean.
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MVAC's Annual Reception and Lecture
Members of MVAC are invited to attend our annual banquet and
awards presentation. Lecture topic and speaker to be
announced.
| Date: |
To be announced |
| Time: |
To be announced |
| Location: |
To be announced |
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