Here is another topic for us to discuss in the Student Subcommittee Meeting
while in Quebec. Particularly since we will have some demographics on hand
regarding the student membership in different countries. I would not
presume to speak for anyone until we have had a chance to collect thoughts
from other student members.
PERSONALLY, however, I do have to agree with Dr. Schuyler that competing
against WAC would be a bit overboard. As it is, as a young professional, I
attend the SHA every year. In addition, I try to attend the SAA and perhaps
the AAA, the Nevada Archaeological Association meeting, and the Great Basin
Anthropology meetings (when they are held). This is much more than I can
already afford and WAC has always been a dream for me. ADDING another
meeting would not help. The reverse is that my time at Keele University and
the Stoke-on-Trent museums was a remarkable educational experience, short as
it was. I can see definite advantages to both sides of this problem.
Consider this item on the agenda for the past presidents reception and the
Student Subcommittee Meeting...
Regards,
Tim
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Timothy Scarlett
University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Anthropology / 096
Reno, NV 89557-0096
743 Linden Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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"Oh!" said one, and after him every one else, "I could have easily jumped to
the top of the castle in that way myself." "Yes," said Sir Foulk, "I know
you could, and that every one of you easily can, now after seeing me do so,
and the way I did it."
From step to step to the top of the castle of knowledge.
-- from the Welsh fable of Sir Foulk and the Knights of Glamorgan.
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>From: "Timothy James Scarlett" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: hiSTARCH List
>Subject: Another SHA 2000 Update...
>Date: Wed, Oct 13, 1999, 12:20 AM
>
>Hello again!
>
>This is another SHA 2000 update, concerning student-centered activities at
>the annual meeting.
>
>Please remind your students and employees that the SHA Student Subcommittee
>invites them to the following events:
>
>Thursday, 2-4 pm.
>"Student Career Forum 2000: Seasoned Advice on the Job Search Process"
>
>The Student Career Forum is dedicated to providing valuable information
>specifically relevant to student members of the SHA. The 2000 forum will
>focus on the job search process. Seasoned representatives from academic,
>cultural resource management, museum, and government career tracks will give
>candid advice to those beginning their training or beginning the job search
>process. Topics will include writing an effective CV or resume, cover
>letters, interviewing, and teaching portfolios.
>
>If there are no scheduling conflicts, the participants include:
>Margaret Kennedy, Jim Spirek, Vergil Noble, Nan Rothschild,
>and one more TBA in the on-site registration materials!
>
>This will be a great line-up, and we have worked hard to try and make it
>balanced between underwater and terrestrial, American and Canadian,
>Academy, Gov, and CRM! Come along, and bring questions.
>
>DIRECTLY AFTER THIS SESSION
>Thursday, 3-5pm
>Past Presidents' Student Reception!
>
>This annual event has become very popular, and it is easy to understand why.
>The SHA past presidents dedicate two full hours to hanging out with student
>members. The conversations are very rewarding, and students get unprecedented
>access to senior scholars. Besides, there is usually food and a cash bar.
>
>In addition, the Student Subcommittee will have a poster with a demographic
>and geographic breakdown of the student membership of the society. All the
>members of the committee agreed that this would be a great way to begin
>discussions on how to assist the student experience in the SHA (our main goal).
>Some of the facts will surprise you, I guarantee it! (Unless you happen to be
>Mike Rodeffer!)
>
>Someone else arranges the reception, and I don't know what they have planed
>specifically for this year, but I am certain it will be rewarding.
>
>Cheers to all,
>Tim
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>Timothy Scarlett
>Chair, Student Subcommittee,
>Academic and Professional Training Committee,
>Society for Historical Archaeology.
>
>Ph.D. Candidate
>University of Nevada, Reno
>Department of Anthropology / 096
>Reno, NV 89557-0096
>
>743 Linden Ave.
>Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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>"Oh!" said one, and after him every one else, "I could have easily jumped
>to the top of the castle in that way myself." "Yes," said Sir Foulk, "I
>know you could, and that every one of you easily can, now after seeing me
>do so, and the way I did it."
>From step to step to the top of the castle of knowledge.
>-- from the Welsh fable of Sir Foulk and the Knights of Glamorgan.
>
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