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Central States Anthropological Society

2015 annual meeting

PROGRAM

April 9-11, 2015 Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront Hotel

St. Paul, Minnesota

Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront Hotel, Lower Level

Most conference events will take place on the hotel's Lower Level. The distinguished lecture and reception on Friday are in the Great River Ballroom on Level 1. The business lunch on Saturday is in the Windows Room on the 22nd floor. Two break-out sessions are in Kellogg 1 on the Lobby Level.

CSAS Welcomes You to Its 2015 Annual Meeting!

Welcome to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Central States Anthropological Society. This is our 94th meeting, and of all the sections of the American Anthropological Association, we are the oldest (almost as old as the AAA itself). While our past may not be exactly as glorious as an historical romance novel, it's certainly been illustrious, and has at various times sheltered some of the most notable names in the history of anthropology, from Fay-Cooper Cole, Leslie White, Edward Sapir, and Oscar Lewis. So from its very beginnings, the CSAS has taken the four-field approach to the discipline, as initially advocated by Franz Boas, very seriously. In this so-called postmodernist, poststructuralist, post-industrialized, transnational, globally-interconnected world--which ironically has seen the splintering of many academic disciplines (including, at times, anthropology)--it is consoling to know that there are still places where linguists can see the value in talking to biologists, and ethnographers dig archaeologists. The CSAS offers such a venue--where professionals and students alike can engage in thought-provoking and focused debate in a respectful and unpretentious atmosphere. It is indeed these things which drew me to the CSAS in the first place, and is what will keep me coming back even after my term as president ends next year.

And from the looks of this exciting program, apparently many of you agree with me wholeheartedly: so on behalf of the CSAS Executive Board, I would like to thank all the attendees who have worked so hard to make this an interesting and exciting gathering. We also want to especially thank Willie McKether, the Program Chair, for his organizational skills and administrative prowess. Program Chairs are the unsung heroes of conferences, so whenever you see him, slap his back, or (more kindly) say, "Thanks a lot!" Of course Willie had many hands also providing help, and these will be mentioned I am sure later on in the meetings as they are too many to list here. But we should give special recognition to Bill Beeman, our local contact person; without his many contributions as well, these meetings would have never occurred. And of course we must thank the Crowne Plaza Hotel here in St. Paul for giving us wonderful facilities and support, and letting us stay in some very comfortable rooms. Our academic hosts have also generously given us much assistance with personnel and infrastructure support, and we thank them as well.

It is an understatement to say that I am excited by our Program Schedule! There are several hundred professional presentations in all four sub-fields of anthropology, and I am certain you will hear many memorable papers. There are also numerous other opportunities and events, and an important address by our keynote speaker, Dr. Leith Mullings. I urge you to take part in all the activities the organizers have planned for you. They worked hard, so reap the benefits! Finally, just let me say that I hope to meet as many of you as I can over the next three days. And if you want to become more involved with CSAS--and I am sure these meetings will inspire you do so!--please feel free to speak to any of the members of the CSAS Executive Board (we are the ones with the funny badges). As it says on my university's banner, gladly go forth to learn and teach ...

Jim Stanlaw, CSAS President 2014-2015

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This conference is truly the result of a collaborative effort. When I took on a new administrative role at my university several months ago, I had no idea how much that new role along with teaching would consume my time. Fortunately, I was surrounded by an excellent team of hardworking people who stepped up and made significant contributions to the planning of the conference. I cannot thank Bill Beeman, Marjorie Schalles, and the many wonderful people in St. Paul for doing such a masterful job with local arrangements. I'd like to also thank Margie Buckner for stepping up and providing context and leadership on various fronts. Even though Secretary/Treasurer Harriet Ottenheimer could not attend this year's conference, she worked tirelessly behind the scenes with all of us, in particular deputy treasurer Heather O'Leary, to ensure our registration data was all correct. I wish to thank my graduate assistant Danielle Tscherne for picking up the slack throughout and for keeping me on track and encouraged. Lastly, I'd like to thank the Crowne Plaza hotel staff for being so professional and courteous as we worked through the many details of the conference.

I hope you enjoy the conference and all the wonderful people here in St. Paul! Willie McKether, CSAS 1st Vice-President and 2015 Annual Meeting Conference Chair

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On behalf of the anthropology programs of the universities, colleges and museums of Minnesota, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Central States Anthropological Society. Anthropology programs from the following institutions have contributed to provide traditional Minnesota hospitality to all Conference visitors:

The College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota, Duluth Anthropology Major, University of Minnesota, Morris Department of Anthropology, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud Department of Anthropology, Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Anthropology and Earth Science, Minnesota State University, Moorhead Department of Anthropology, Macalester College Department of Anthropology, Hamline University Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carlton College Department of Sociology and Anthropology, St. Olaf College Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Anthropology, Normandale Community College Science Museum of Minnesota We are proud of the strong support for anthropology at all our Minnesota institutions and we are delighted to share the beauty and vibrancy of our State with all of you. We hope you will get a know and enjoy St. Paul and Minneapolis, and other parts of the State, and will return many times in the future. You will always be welcome.

William O. Beeman Local Arrangements Chairman

Note: Descriptions of these programs are provided on pages 80-82.

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