30th Anniversary Reception

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30 Years of Discovery 1973/74-2003/04

The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology was created in July, 1973. Over 2003-2004, the Cotsen Institute celebrated 30 years of discovery with a series of lectures by Cotsen scholars, academic conferences, receptions, and historical notes in Backdirt throughout 2003-2004. The Cotsen Institute also will initiate a fundraising campaign for continued support of archaeological research, graduate education, and scholarly publications. The year-long celebration culminated in a reception on May 27, 2004, organized in honor of the Cotsen Institute by the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences.
Our thanks to the College, particularly Dean Scott Waugh and the Development Office: Steve Jennings, Jackie Miller, Libby Rogers, Ann Turnock, and Judy Stangler.

To close our year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences hosted a wonderful reception on the terrace of the Fowler Museum. Approximately 250 people connected with the Cotsen Institute attended – current and former faculty, students, staff, supporters such as members of the Director’s Council and Friends of Archaeology members, and University administrators. In addition to delicious food and music, guests were treated to reminiscences and visions of the future by Dean Scott Waugh and Cotsen Director Chip Stanish. James Sackett was awarded the Trowel, the highest honor of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, for his contributions as a scholar, a former Director, and the continuing Chair of the Executive Committee

Guests at the reception enjoy a lavish spread.

A reunion of five of the Cotsen Institute's six directors at the reception. From left: Giorgio Buccellati (1973-1983), James Sackett (1983-1984), Merrick Posnansky (1984-1987), Richard Leventhal (1991-2001), and Charles Stanish (2001-present). Unable to attend was Timothy Earle (1987-1991).

Director of Development Stephen Jennings and Dean of Social Sciences Scott Waugh.

Giorgio Buccellati present the Trowel award, the Cotsen Institute's highest honor, to James Sackett in recognition of his contributions as a scholar, as Director of the Cotsen Institute (1983-1984), and as continuing Chair of the Executive Committee.

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