The Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference (TRAC 2023)

April 27-29, 2023

Exeter

Call for Papers & Posters 

The deadline for the Call for Papers/Posters submissions is February 22nd, 2023. 

The Call for Papers is for the themed sessions and a general session. More information on the themed sessions can be found here. https://trac2023exeter.wordpress.com/sessions/

For the general session, we encourage papers engaging with, but not limited to: 

• New materialities in the digital age 
• (Dis)connectivities in human/environment/object relationships 
• Unboxing dichotomies and other non-binary approaches 
• Broader ideas of change which could be applied to material culture, agency, identities, or even techniques and approaches in archaeology 

Please indicate which theme session you wish to contribute to, or if you are submitting to the general session. Any papers that are not accepted for a themed session will be considered for the general session (organised by the Local Organising Committee). 

• Paper submissions for TRAC sessions should include: 
• Title of the theme session 
• Title of the paper Name(s) of the speaker(s) 
• Affiliation(s) 
• Contact email(s) 
• An abstract of 200 to 250 words 

All submissions should be sent by email ONLY to the TRAC 2023 Exeter Local Organising Committee at trac2023exeter@gmail.com and not to individual session organisers so that paper submissions can undergo blind peer review. Participants will be informed of the decision by 1st March. 

Poster Submissions 

We will be only accepting digital posters. 

Posters must be in a .png or .jpg file format. Use a 16:9 aspect ratio with a minimum width is 1000 px (24.46 cm) and a minimum height is 600 px (15.88 cm). Landscape is preferable to view the full image, but portrait will also be accepted. You can use PowerPoint, Canva, or another third-party application to design and save a 16:9 image. Maximum file size is 3 MB. Do not use a transparent background. 

Poster submissions should include: 

• Title of the poster 
• Name(s) of the author(s)
• Affiliation(s) Contact email(s) 
• An abstract of 200 to 250 words 

All submissions should be sent by email to the TRAC 2023 Exeter Local Organising Committee at trac2023exeter@gmail.com.The proposals will be sent to the Local Organising Committee for review and poster proposers will be informed of the decision by 1st March 2023.

We look forward to having you at Exeter in a hybrid format!

TRAC Local Organising and Standing Committees

On this episode we hear about the history of the 40 Elephants, an all-women, all-working-class gang that operated for over 100 years in London, thanks to the research of UMBC History MA student Nikki Vietz.

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The 2-Day Virtual NIH Grants Conference is designed to help demystify grants policies and processes (pre-award and post-award), while providing the latest information about programs and funding. Get to know the NIH and our staff through sessions, exhibits, special events, personal appointments, and more. Here is just a sampling of what you can expect:   

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It's cold and rainy on campus today, but our thoughts are looking ahead towards sunny and warm summer. If you're not sure yet how you'd like to spend your summer break, there are tons of options available - keep reading for more information! 

Summer Study Abroad in Japan with Dr. Oakes

Dr. Oakes is leading a study abroad program this summer in which UMBC students can spend three weeks exploring the history and visual culture of Japan. The itinerary will take participants to Hiroshima, Nara, Kyoto, and Tokyo, including visits to temples, museums, and other important places. 

Information sessions will be held on campus in the coming weeks. Click here for more details about the program and the information sessions! 

Summer Internship with the Baltimore Museum of Art

The Baltimore Museum of Art is reinstalling its historic Asian art collection, and is hiring an intern to assist with this exciting process! If you have an interest in Chinese art and art history, curatorial work and research, or working in museums, this is a fabulous opportunity to gain meaningful experience! 

Learn more about the position and the BMA at the posting on their website. 

The deadline to submit an application for this position is January 29! 

Language Intensive Programs with Indiana University

Indiana University's popular and excellent Summer Language Workshop will take place again this summer! 

Earn a year of language-study credits in two months of intensive online learning, and take advantage of in-state tuition rates! A wide variety of languages are available, including less-common options such as Vietnamese, Mongolian, Pashto, and Kyrgyz! 

You can find more information about this opportunity, including program dates, costs, and options, at the workshop's website. 

The deadline to submit an application for priority consideration is Feb 3!

Lunar New Year Event on Campus

The Center for Global Engagement and the International Student & Scholar Services team have put together an event to celebrate the lunar new year. 

On January 30, red envelopes will be left around campus for students to find. One lucky participant will find the golden ticket and win a great prize! 

Check out the attached flier for more information about participating!