SAA News

  • Jan 24, 2020
    Austin Public Archaeology Day

    Join SAA for a celebration of archaeology! Austin Public Archaeology Day will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 during the SAA Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.

  • Jan 07, 2020
    SAA Strongly Opposes Administration's Threat to Target Iranian Cultural Heritage Sites

    Destruction of cultural sites must never be considered as a military objective. SAA has sent a letter to President Trump and joined with other organizations to strongly object to the Trump administration’s threats against Iranian cultural sites in violation of international law.

  • Jan 02, 2020
    SAA 2020 Meeting Safety Policy and Code of Conduct for SAA Events

    The 2020 Meeting Safety Policy and Code of Conduct for SAA Events has been approved. These policies were written to protect all SAA members and guests and are now available to read.

  • Nov 26, 2019
    Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship

    Patricia and Les Cappetta have established the Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship Endowment to support a scholarship that covers tuition, required fees, and books or course materials for one or more graduate students (Master's or Ph.D) to help them complete a graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology in memory of Matthew Tobin Cappetta.

  • Nov 22, 2019
    Results of the SAA Bylaws Referendum Vote

    The results of the SAA bylaws referendum are now available. We want to thank all our members who voted, and all those who engaged around it.

  • Nov 20, 2019
    Online Seminar Provides Intro to the Field of Paleogenomics

    On December 3, SAA will offer "Ancient DNA 101: What You Need to Know to Establish a Successful Project." Register before the seats fill! Open to members and nonmembers.

  • Nov 14, 2019
    Call for Editors

    The Society for American Archaeology invites applications for the editorship of American Antiquity and for a Digital Reviews Editor for Advances in Archaeological Practice.

  • Oct 18, 2019
    Update on the Draft Policies

    A brief summary of the feedback received by the Board and the status of the 2020 meeting policies.

  • Oct 07, 2019
    Ballot Announcement FAQ

    Eligible SAA members will be voting on a bylaws amendment referendum beginning Oct. 21, 2019. An FAQ on how the ballot was developed is now available.

  • Oct 03, 2019
    Martin McAllister to Give Seminar on Archaeological Damage Assessment

    McAllister and Kober's Online Seminar, Introduction to Archaeological Damage Assessment, will be held October 23 and is available to members and nonmembers. Register today!

  • Sep 27, 2019
    What to Know When Visiting an Archaeological Site

    If you hear an archaeologist talk about site etiquette, it means following guidelines that respect fragile archaeological sites and save the past for the future.

  • Sep 25, 2019
    SAA Board of Directors Requests Feedback on Draft Policies

    SAA’s Task Force on Sexual & Anti-Harassment Policies & Procedures has completed their initial policy proposal. We are opening this policy to public comment through October 7, 2019, so the Board can consult these comments at its fall meeting.

  • Sep 17, 2019
    International Cultural Heritage Management Online Seminar

    SAA will offer a two hour online seminar on September 26, on International Cultural Heritage Management. The seminar is available to both members and nonmembers. Register before seats fill!

  • Sep 16, 2019
    SAA Social Media Policy

    As part of our continuing efforts to overhaul and improve our communications with members, SAA has adopted a new social media policy.

  • Sep 13, 2019
    Actions Since Albuquerque

    The Society for American Archaeology is committed to the safety of our members and attendees at all of our events. The following is a list of the actions that SAA has taken since April 15, 2019, and the conclusion of the Albuquerque meeting to improve member safety and organizational communications.

  • Sep 10, 2019
    Call for Proposals: The H. and T. King Grant for Precolumbian Archaeology

    The H. and T. King Grant, administered by SAA, funds research that promises transformative contributions to our understanding of precolumbian cultures in Latin America.

  • Sep 03, 2019
    Submissions Deadline Extended Due to Hurricane Dorian

    Submissions for the 85th Annual Meeting will now close on September 12, 2019, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

  • Jul 31, 2019
    Update to SAA Submissions Requirements for the 85th Annual Meeting

    In response to concerns and in consultation with new legal counsel, the SAA Board voted on July 29, 2019, to adopt a revised self-certification on the 2020 Call for Submissions.

  • Jun 26, 2019
    Annual Meeting Submissions 101: How to Create an Organized Session

    John Douglass, Ph.D, RPA, provides step-by-step video instructions showing how easy it is to use SAA’s submissions system to create and submit an organized session for SAA’s Annual Meeting.

  • Jun 20, 2019
    El Premio Anual Charles Stanish para asistir a la Reunión Anual de la SAA

    Se estableció el Premio Anual Charles Stanish para asistir a la reunión anual de la SAA para ayudar en el desarrollo profesional de los arqueólogos peruanos y bolivianos en las primeras etapas de su quehacer profesional.