2012 ASAO ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
Special Events
Session Organizers' Meeting
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Brighton Room
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 8, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom
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 8, 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Fireplace Lobby
All are invited to attend this no-host cash bar social gathering, especially to welcome our PISF awardees, new ASAO members, and first-time annual meeting participants.
Initiation into ASAO: Rules, Rituals, and Rigmaroles
Friday, February 10, 11:30 – 1:30 pm
This Special Event will introduce newcomers to the ins and outs of ASAO—its structure and goals, its history and current concerns. Experienced members will present insights they have collected at the meetings, in both informal and formal settings. The gathering will be informal, and discussion will be open to diverse reflections on the Association from all participants. PISF committee members will facilitate the discussion.
Distinguished Lecture: Professor Polly Wiessner
Friday, February 10, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Crystal Ballroom
Professor Polly Wiessner of the Anthropology Department at the University of Utah will present this year's distinguished lecture, entitled: Carrying Culture Beyond Bilas: The Enga Tradition and Transition Centre
Reception for Distinguished Lecturer
Friday, February 10, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Fireplace Lobby
A no-host cash bar reception will follow Professor Polly Wiessner's Distinguished Lecture to provide further opportunities for discussion.
Closing Plenary
Saturday, February 11, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Cambridge/Oxford room
Highlights of the Closing Plenary will include session reports and future plans, proposed new sessions for 2013, installation of the new ASAO Board Chair, announcement of the site of next year's meeting, and other association business.