IEAA NEWS and INFORMATION

The Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology is a Tennessee Center of Excellence.  It is a component of the Department of Art at The University of Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee (USA). The IEAA is dedicated to the study of the art, history and culture of ancient Egypt through teaching, research, exhibition, and community education.

Exciting Selection of Ancient Egypt Programs this Fall in Memphis

Ancient Egypt is a always a popular topic in this city on the bluff overlooking the "American Nile".  Fall 2009 is no exception, with three visiting scholars giving presentations on a variety of fascinating topics. 

For more information on these programs, visit the IEAA Events page, or select one of the names below.

    Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith, University of California - Santa Barbara, will speak on his archaeological work in southern Egypt and the Sudan in "Revenge of the Kushites!".  Co-sponsored by the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology, the Department of History, and the Office of Extended Programs (Public Service Funds). November 13th, University of Memphis main campus. 

In a second presentation, Dr. Smith will talk about his experiences as a consultant on the original Stargate and recent Mummy movies. Presented by the Egyptology Graduate Student Association and Student Activity Funds.  November 15th, University of Memphis main campus.

   Dr. Michael Hasel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology and Director of the Institute of Archaeology at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, will speak on "Foreign Names at the Battle of Kadesh and Ramesside Scribal Conventions."  Organized by the Egyptology Graduate Student Association of the University of Memphis and sponsored by the Student Events Allocation Committee. October 11th, University of Memphis main campus.

  Dr. James Hoffmeier, Professor of Archaeology at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, will present an illustrated lecture on "The Exodus from Egypt in Light of Recent Archaeological Work in Sinai."  October 15th, Harding University Graduate School of Religion.