I see the 'flash-speaking' is catching on.

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julia Huddleson
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Subject: Three-Minute Ceramic Forum: View from the West, SHA 2011

We invite you to attend the Three-Minute Ceramic Forum at the SHA conference this year, to be held Thursday morning at 9:00.  This forum is composed of  three-minute papers addressing specific ceramic topics or artifacts.

Forum Abstract:
Ceramics are a major building block of archaeological inquiry, and one of the more abundant classes of material culture found in the archaeological record. Professionals and students alike find they have been drawn to the aesthetics, history, and at times the mystery of a particular ceramic artifact. For some it is an unusual or rare piece; for others it is the simplicity of the everyday that intrigues—a literal “wow” moment that drives one to learn more. This session addresses ceramics dating from the 18th-20th centuries that are found in the American West. In a fast-paced format of three sets of five speakers with three-minute papers, presenters will discuss a single ceramic artifact or artifact type, its background, and insights. Open-to-all discussions will follow each set of five papers.
At the end, we invite audience members to bring their own ceramics, photos, digital images, or tales for a short show-and-tell.

We're hoping this brief paper format will make for a fun and lively session.  If you still have room in your suitcase, we encourage you to bring along a ceramic artifact that you would like to discuss.

Julia

Julia Huddleson
Assoc. Environmental Planner-Historical Archaeologist CALTRANS,
1120 N Street, Rm. 4301, MS 27, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-653-0495, FAX 916-653-6126