2009 ASAO ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
EVENING EVENTS
Session Organizers' Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Coast
All session organizers are requested to attend this meeting to
discuss session organization and management questions. Light refreshments
will be served.
Opening Plenary
Wednesday, February 11, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Sierra
The Opening Plenary will include meeting announcements from the
Program Coordinator, reports from officers, nominations of new
board members, announcement of this year’s Pacific Islands
Scholars’ Fund recipients, and introduction of ASAO Honorary
Fellows and newcomers.
Welcome Party
Wednesday, February 11, 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Dawn/Coast
All are invited to attend this no-host, open bar social gathering,
especially to welcome our PISF awardees, new ASAO members, and
first-time annual meeting participants. The book display in the
room will be open during the party.
Distinguished Lecture
Friday, February 13, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sierra
James Clifford will present this year’s distinguished lecture
titled “Articulating, Performing, Translating: Native Heritage
Politics in Oceanic Alaska.”
Reception following Distinguished Lecture
Friday, February 13, 9:00 pm – 11 pm, Dawn/Coast
A no-host bar reception will follow the Distinguished Lecture to
provide further opportunities for discussion. The book display
in the room will be open during the reception.
Closing Plenary
Saturday, February 14, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Sierra
Highlights of the Closing Plenary will include session reports
and future plans, proposed new sessions for 2010, installation
of the new ASAO Board Chair, announcement of the site of next year’s
meeting, and other association business.