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The EWC International Archaeology Symposium, taking place July 24–26, 2025, is hosted by the EWC Archaeology & Anthropology Department under the direction of Dr. Steven Howard, with support from the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) and the Sunrise Historic and Prehistoric Preservation Society (SHAPPS).

This exciting event will feature presentations from seven distinguished speakers, the exclusive premiere of the Sunrise documentary, and a special open house at our Sunrise archaeology site. Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research, connect with professionals in the field, and experience the past brought vividly to life.

Although this is a FREE event, we kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan appropriately and ensure the best experience for all participants.

Event Schedule

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Thursday, July 24th

EWC Fine Arts Center

6:00pm – Opening Reception

6:30pm – Introduction by Dr. Howard

7:00pm – Opening Session

Featuring:

  1. Rafael Suarez from Uruguay – Oversized Fishtail Points in Uruguay
  2. Fanxiu Meng from China – Ancient Bifacial Tools in Japan
  3. Bruce Bradley from Colorado – Excavations at Wallace Great House, Cortez, CO

8:00pm – Film Presentation

Premier of “Ochre Sunrise” documentary with commentary from George Zeimens

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Friday, July 25th

Morning – Sunrise Mine
Evening – EWC Fine Arts Center

9:00am – 4:00pm (Sunrise, WY)
Activities & Demonstrations at Sunrise Mine

6:00pm – Opening Reception at EWC Fine Arts Center

6:30 – Introduction by Dr. Howard
Symposium Session Featuring:

  1. Wayne Sutherland from Wyoming
  2. Parth Chauhan from India – Rock Art of India
  3. Bonnie Lawrence-Smith from Wyoming – Rock Art of Wyoming
  4. Ashley Lemke from Wisconsin – Underwater Archaeology
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Saturday, July 26th

Sunrise Mine

9:00am – 4:30 pm
Sunrise Mine – Activities & Demonstrations

 

 

 

 

 

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Shuttle Schedule

July 25th & 26th

Shuttles will run every two hours

EWC to Sunrise: 9:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm

Sunrise to EWC: 9:45am | 11:45am | 1:45pm | 3:45pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I register, do I have to come to all events?

While we would appreciate you coming to all of our events, it’s okay to miss an event or to simply go to those that you’re interested in attending.

If it's free, why do I have to register?

While all of our events are FREE, we kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan appropriately and ensure the best experience for all participants.

Do I have to register online? Can I register by phone or email?

If you are unable to register online for any reason, you can also register by contacting Dr. Steven Howard at 307-534-2964 or showard@ewc.wy.edu

For the events at the Sunrise Mine, is there anything I should bring?

We only have light snacks at our site at Sunrise. Hence, please consider bringing water for the day (or your beverage of choice) and lunch.

Any recommendations on what I should wear for the events at Sunrise?

Ideally, you should wear comfortable clothes that you aren’t afraid to get dirty.

Do I have to donate to attend the events?

While we would appreciate any donation to our Archaeology & Anthropology Fund, it is not required.