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The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, as part of its mandate as a Tennessee Center of Excellence, presents programs and educational events for the public. The IEAA brings world-renowned Egyptologists to the Mid-South for lectures and symposia. In addition, educational events are offered to schoolchildren and their families. Occasionally, the Institute also sponsors educational tours to Egypt. The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology provides trained graduate student docents for groups wishing a guided tour of the ancient Egyptian and African ethnographic exhibitions in the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. In addition, the Art Museum and the IEAA are sometimes able to provide guided tours of the Contemporary exhibitions at the Art Museum. Events for Fall 2009
Stuart Tyson Smith, PhD, Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will present an illustrated lecture focusing on his archaeological research along the Sudanese Nile. Professor Smith’s research centers on the civilizations of ancient Egypt and Nubia in the Sudan. He is particularly interested in the identification of ethnicity in the archaeological record and the ethnic dynamics of colonial encounters between Egypt and its southern neighbors. This free public event, sponsored by the Office of Extended Programs (Public Service Funds), IEAA and Department of History of the University of Memphis, will take place on the campus of the University of Memphis.Pay parking is available in the Zach Curlin Garage. For more information about the event, contact the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at (901) 678-2555.
Location: Manning Hall Auditorium (room 201) Main Campus, University of Memphis Lecture: 2:00 p.m. In addition to his more typical work as an Egyptologist, Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith has also served as a consultant on a number of Hollywood films which include elements of ancient Egyptian culture, language and history. In this illustrated presentation, he will share some behind-the-sceens stories about his work on such films as "Stargate," "The Mummy" (1998), and "The Mummy Returns" (2000). Dr. Smith is Professor of Anthropology at the University of California - Santa Barbara. He received his Doctorate in Egyptology from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1993, he took a break from the academic world and became the Egyptological Consultant on the MGM movie "Stargate," giving advice on the script, sets and costumes, and recreating spoken ancient Egyptian for about half the movie's dialog.
Location: Fogelman Executive Center Main Campus, University of Memphis Lecture: 7:00 p.m. Reception and book signing prior to the lecture. James L. Galvin, PhD, Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of California, Los Angeles, is a specialist on the Arab-Israeli conflict, terrorism and political Islam. This free lecture is Open to the Public. Pay parking is available in the Fogelman Garage. For more information about the event, contact the Department of History at (901) 678-2515.
Location: Mitchell Hall Auditorium (room 200) Main Campus, University of Memphis Lecture: 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Michael Hasel, PhD, Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology and Director of the Institute of Archaeology at the Trinity International University, will present an illustrated lecture. Based on ancient eyewitness accounts, Dr. Hasel will discuss strategic plans, allies and alliances of the ancient Egyptians and Hittites during their epic conflict over the ancient city of Kadesh in Syria. This free public lecture is sponsored by Student Allocation Committee of the University of Memphis. Pay parking is available in the Zach Curlin Garage. For more information about the event, contact the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at (901) 678-2555.
James Hoffmeier, PhD, Professor of Archaeology at the Trinity International University, will present an illustrated lecture. Dr. Hoffmeier will bring together evidence from multiple sources, including his own recent excavations in north Sinai, to bring fresh insights to this important question. This free public event will take place on the campus of the Harding University Graduate School of Religion. |
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