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Friday, February 3, 2012 VOLUME 7 ISSUE 2  
CONTENTS
Innovation and Experimentation in Pottery Production
2011 Crow Canyon Award Recipients
NEW! Archaeology Research Seminar
Crow Canyon Staff Members Gather at Symposium
Travel to Burma—a Land of Contrasts!
Introducing Pueblo Indian History for Kids
$250,000 Challenge Progress Update
What Are Your Teen's Plans for Summer Vacation?
Educators: Make Plans for This Year's NEH Institute
Online Registration Available for Lecturers Series
Crow Canyon Backs National Monument Designation
Crow Canyon Volunteer Receives Prestigious Award
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Innovation and Experimentation in Pottery Production
Basketmaker III Pottery Presents New Research Possibilities
by Kari Schleher, Laboratory Analysis Manager

Brown ware (left) was made from alluvial, stream bed sandy clays. It transitioned to gray ware (right), made from geologic clays with added rock temper. This winter, as we begin examining artifacts recovered during the first year of the Basketmaker Communities Project, it is becoming clear that Basketmaker III material culture offers interesting new possibilities for research—especially related to pottery analysis.
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2011 Crow Canyon Award Recipients
Awards Recognize Important Contributors to Crow Canyon's Success

Former Board of Trustees Chair Ron Larimore presents the Distinguished Service Award to Gene Bradley. At October's annual meeting, Crow Canyon recognized individuals who have made important contributions to the Center's success over the last 28 years. We salute them for their dedication and leadership!
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NEW! Archaeology Research Seminar
Explore the Origin and Development of Ancestral Pueblo Society

Yucca House, one of the sites Crow Canyon will tour during the Archaeology Research Seminar. Crow Canyon's new Archaeology Research Seminar is a special program for Archaeology Research Program alumni and Chairman's Council members.
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Crow Canyon Staff Members Gather at Symposium
Biennial Southwest Symposium Draws Southwestern Archaeologists

Crow Canyon Field/Lab Archaeologist Steve Copeland examines a screen  for artifacts. On January 14 and 15, 10 members of Crow Canyon’s research and education staff joined hundreds of Southwestern archaeologists at the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque for the thirteenth Southwest Symposium.
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Travel to Burma—a Land of Contrasts!
Discover the Art, Archaeology, and Peoples of This Fascinating Land

A temple in Burma. Photo courtesy of Donald Stadtner. Discover Burma's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and great ethnic diversity! Join Asian-art historian Dr. Donald Stadtner and scholar-interpreter Moe Aung Lwin for Crow Canyon's upcoming travel adventure Burma-Myanmar: Past and Present. Click on "full story" below for more information about our itinerary!
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Introducing Pueblo Indian History for Kids
New Educational Resource for Children Reveals Overlooked Part of History

Illustration from <EM>Pueblo Indian History for Kids</EM> depicts housing in the Pueblo I time period. Adapted from original illustration by Theresa Breznau of Living Earth Studios; courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management, Anasazi Heritage Center. The story of how Pueblo Indian culture developed from its ancient roots is an amazing story of adaptation, ingenuity, and resilience. Now children can learn about this incredible chronicle in an engaging educational resource on Crow Canyon’s Web site—Pueblo Indian History for Kids.
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$250,000 Challenge Progress Update
Contributions So Far Exceed $170,000!

Thanks to our generous donors, gifts made toward Sue Anschutz-Rodgers' $250,000 challenge offer have now exceeded $170,000. The challenge period extends through March 31, 2012—donate today so we can meet the $250,000 mark! Your qualifying contribution will be matched dollar for dollar by Sue. Mail your check to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez, CO 81321, or donate online.
 
What Are Your Teen's Plans for Summer Vacation?
Students Share Their Thoughts on Last Year's Crow Canyon Experience

High School Field School students at Crow Canyon's Pueblo Learning Center. What did you do on your summer vacation? When your teenager attends a Crow Canyon summer camp, you’ll be amazed at the answer. Click "full story" to find out what teens said after attending last year!
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Educators: Make Plans for This Year's NEH Institute
Crow Canyon to Host Professional Development Program in the Southwest

Educators attending last year's institute visit Aztec Ruins National Monument. Educators, don't miss this great opportunity! This summer, Crow Canyon will host another exceptional professional development institute for educators and college graduate students—“Bridging Cultures: Diversity and Unity in the Pueblo World.” NEH provides stipends to cover all expenses, including travel and living costs.
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Online Registration Available for Lecturers Series
Sign Up Today for the Friends of Crow Canyon Distinquished Lecturers Series

Online registration is now available for the Distinguished Lecturers Series, organized by the Friends of Crow Canyon advisory board. The series features presentations on wide-ranging subjects by distinguished scholars from around the country. Click on "full story" below for speakers and schedule.
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Crow Canyon Backs National Monument Designation
Benefits of Chimney Rock Recognition Touted at Public Forum

Crow Canyon Research and Education Chair Mark Varien speaks in support of the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area national monument designation. Advocating for the protection of cultural resources continues to be an important facet of Crow Canyon’s work. In January, Crow Canyon cosponsored a public forum in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce to demonstrate strong support for the national monument designation of southwestern Colorado’s Chimney Rock Archaeological Area.
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Crow Canyon Volunteer Receives Prestigious Award
History Colorado Recognizes Diane McBride's Passion for Archaeology

Diane McBride Crow Canyon volunteer Diane McBride's work with archaeological organizations in the Four Corners area—including Crow Canyon—is almost legendary. Recently, she was recognized by History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society, with a Josephine Miles Award for furthering the awareness and appreciation of the archaeological treasures in southwestern Colorado.
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This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.


 
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