NW Anthropological Conference (NWAC) set for 3/26/2015 in Eugene

The University of Oregon will be hosting the 68th annual Northwest Anthropological Conference (NWAC) in Eugene, Oregon at the Valley River Inn from Thursday, March 26th through Saturday, March 28th, 2015. This event is co-sponsored by the University of Oregon’s Anthropology Department and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History.  NWAC is the largest regional meeting of anthropologists in the Pacific Northwest, typically attracting from 400-600 attendees. Conference participants not only include university academics and students (from all levels and across all anthropological subfields), but also attracts state and federal agencies and additional stakeholders to anthropological research, including those working in Cultural Resource Management, members of Tribal and First Nations groups, museum professionals, as well as interested community members.  Abstracts (150 words) are due February 15th, 2015. Submissions and payment can be made through our website at http://nwac2015.uoregon.edu/. Please register early for discounted rates! Onsite registration will also be available starting the afternoon of Wednesday, March 25th. You may contact us through our website, as well as find more information about the conference and accommodations and activities in Eugene.  Please visit and “like” our Facebook page to receive information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northwest-Anthropological-Conference/183968841643738  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Annie Caruso at acaruso@uoregon.edu before paying registering online. Volunteers able to work a 5 hour shift get free admission.