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Discussion published by Julia Tiemann-Kollipost on Thursday, June 4, 2020

Re: Vienna Anthropology Days

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Due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vienna Anthropology Days 2020 will be organized online (Sept. 28- Oct. 1, 2020 https://vanda.univie.ac.at/). The conference organizers have extended the deadline to submit proposals to July 1. To submit a proposal, navigate to: https://vanda.univie.ac.at/call-for-papers/ .

Discussion published by Simon Bronner on Sunday, May 17, 2020

CHANGE TO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: WAYLAND D. HAND PRIZE

Previously, we posted the following announcement for submission of hard copies of books:

The History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society (AFS) invites submissions for its biennial Wayland D. Hand Prize for an outstanding book that combines historical and folkloristic perspectives. A work offered for consideration can be an authored book, edited volume or reference work, or exhibition catalog published between June 1, 2018, and May 31, 2020.

Discussion published by Meghann Jack on Sunday, May 17, 2020

Material Culture Review /Revue de la culture matérielle (MCR/RCM) Seeks New Editor and Host Institution

Material Culture Review /Revue de la culture matérielle (MCR/RCM), Canada's only scholarly journal dedicated to the study of material culture, is currently seeking a new Editor-in-Chief and host institution. 
 
The journal seeks a new Editor-in-Chief and host institution who will be committed to furthering the publication as a forum for the exchange of current research and methodologies in the field of material culture stud