News and Announcements
- The California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program (CASSP), is a SCA program to train and support volunteers who help protect cultural resources on public lands by making regular visits toassigned sites. To support many of the program's activities, the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is submitting a grant application to the Off-Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation Division of California State Parks. The public can review and comment on this application from March 6, 2012, to April 2, 2012, by visiting the OHMVR Division web site at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. Additional information about CASSP can be found at www.cassp.org.
- Moments in Time: Exhibition of San Diego History
The San Diego Archaeological Center is pleased to present this exhibit, which recounts significant events in American history as experienced by one San Diegan, Blanche F. Wright. The artifacts record Blanche's personal life as well as her participation in the work force during and after WWII. Her occupation as a nurse explains the medical equipment and medications that appear in Blanche's collection alongside some typical household items. Archaeologists were able to identify Blanche from historical records, but it is her recovered belongings that tell us about her personality and lifestyle. Although her written records may be lost, our understanding of Blanche is enhanced by something as simple as a treasured doll or a perfume bottle.
When: January 5- March 31, 2012
Where: California State University, San Marcos
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- Warriors, Tombs and Temples : China's Enduring Legacy
Enter the great tombs and temples of the powerful, and the cunning men and women who ruled imperial China . "Warriors, Tombs and Temples : China's Enduring Legacy" is a landmark exhibition drawn from China's most important archaeological excavations assembled in cooperation with seven leading Chinese institutions.
When: October 1, 2011 to March 4, 2012, Tue-Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 4th Thursday of the Month, 10 am - 8 pm.
Where: Bowers Museum , 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Cost: Weekdays $21 Adults, $14 Students and Seniors (62+), Weekends $23 Adults, $19 Students and Seniors, Children under 6 are free.
Tickets: www.museumtix.com, or by phone through Ticketmaster (877) 250-8999
Info: www.bowers.org, (714) 567-3600
- Since October of 2007, ASC Staff Archaeologist Michael Newland has been contributing radio commentaries on the intersections between archaeology and everyday life to the Perspectives Series, broadcast weekly from KQED Public Radio in San Francisco. The focus of Perspectives is on California in general and the Bay Area more specifically. Mike works with Perspectives editor Mark Trautwein and the KQED recording personnel for each piece. Links for Mike's commentaries are here.
- Caltrans announces a continuous on-line exam for entry level archaeologists. Connect to the State Personnel Board link here for details on the job description, how to complete the application form, and eligibility requirements. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field and one year of experience. Salary range is $3106 – $3425 (with state benefits on top of that). This exam will get you on a list which will make you eligible to be hired when an actual position becomes open.
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