Annual Report

2010–2011 Annual Report (2 MB PDF)

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ASC DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT (2010–2011)

Heroic efforts in proposal writing on the part of ASC Associate Director Mary Praetzellis have brought ASC back from last year’s decline. In the face of a continued nation-wide slump, ASC has seen increased awards from both old and new clients, allowing us to continue offering SSU students opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field.

One result of this up-swing was our ability to employ more students last year. Every month this fiscal year, 9–13 students were involved in ASC projects. We also provided 13 internships to students in archaeology and collections management, as well as awarding cash grants that helped our students attend and present 14 papers at 3 professional conferences this year.

ASC staff contributions support the annual Fredrickson Research Grant and ASC Scholarship. This year the Scholarship was awarded to SSU students Gilbert Browning, Evan Elliot, Angela Locke, and Pat Paramoure. Each will receive $500. This year’s $1500 Research Grant was awarded to Naomi Scher to pursue her MA work in geoarchaeology. Donations for next year’s awards will be gratefully received!

Congratulations to Archaeology Lab Manager Erica Gibson whose book Ceramic Makers’ Marks was published by Left Coast Press this spring. Erica is generously donating her royalties to the Fredrickson Research Grant endowment. In other news, ever-busy Staff Archaeologist Mike Newland has added President elect of the Society for California Archaeology to his list of accomplishments. Mike’s term as President begins in 2012, so talk to him now while you can.

This annual report was assembled by Erica Gibson with contributions by ASC staff.

Adrian Praetzellis
ASC Director