Each of the three days is broken out into concurrent speaker sessions, during which scholars and expedition leaders present their research findings, or discuss the latest developments in their projects. View the Complete 3-Day Schedule>>
Brown University will host a reception at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum of Art on Friday evening, April 27, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. The museum's Egyptian, Classical, and European galleries will be open for viewing. Round trip bus transportation will be provided from the Renaissance to RISD.
The RISD Museum of Art is also offering free admission to all attendees for their permanent collection galleries and special exhibition galleries, Thursday, April 26 - Sunday, April 29. Attendees will need to show their conference badge to take advantage of the offer. Learn more about RISD at www.risdmuseum.org.
ARCE’s annual Members’ Reception will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the Renaissance Providence Hotel. At this reception, winners of the Best Student Paper Contest, sponsored by the Chapters, will be announced.
Registration material will be mailed to members in January. Online registration is open.
Call for Papers
The Call for Papers process is closed. To review your all academic contact information, go to: http://convention2.allacademic.com/one/arce/arce12/Best Student Paper Contest
A 1st Place Award of $500 and a
2nd Place Award of $250 will be presented to the winners of the Best
Student Paper Award sponsored by ARCE’s Chapters. Winners will be
announced at the ARCE Members’ Reception on Saturday, April 28.Hotel
The Renaissance Providence Hotel rate for attendees is $158 for a single or double, $168 for a triple, and $178 for a quad, plus taxes, per room, per night. To receive these discounted rates, make your reservations by April 2, 2012. The availability of rooms and price cannot be guaranteed after the hotel cut-off date.When reserving online, use the group code: arcarca. Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel Reservations >>
To reserve by phone, call the Renaissance Providence Hotel at 1-866-630-0704. Please identify yourself as participating in the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) to ensure the group rate.
For your travel convenience, the Renaissance Providence Hotel is extending the contracted group rates three (3) days prior and three (3) days after the program dates, based upon room type availability.
For detailed hotel information including directions, download Complete Hotel Information>>
Chapter Council Fundraiser
Step back in time and enjoy stereoviews from 19th century Egypt with a ticket to the Chapter Council Fundraiser. Bernard Fishman (former Director of the Rhode Island Historical Society) and George Mutter (Harvard University) will delight attendees with commentary on the images from their collections. 3D glasses will be provided. Tickets are $15. All proceeds from the Chapter Fundraiser benefit the Chapter Council’s Best Student Paper Contest. Chapter Council Fundraiser>>| Important Dates | |
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Abstract submission deadline |
January 6, 2012 |
| Notification of accepted/rejected abstracts |
February 3, 2012 |
| Presenters Register for Annual Meeting Deadline |
February 17, 2012 |
| Hotel Reservation Deadline |
April 2, 2012 |
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Annual Meeting Pre-Registration deadline |
April 13, 2012 |
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Meeting Dates |
April 27 - 29, 2012 |
