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AIA Lecture Series

Archaeological Institute of America
The is America’s oldest and largest organization devoted to archaeology. Their aim is to support archaeologists with their research, as well as educate the general public and introduce a historical dialogue about our ancient past. Our partnership with the began in the 1990’s, and is very active to this day.

The AIA Lecture Series is one of our longest and most popular event series here at the museum. Renowned archaeologists and anthropologists from across the nation are invited to speak at our campus and share the findings of their research about a wide variety of topics. Many of these archaeologists have done field work across the globe, from Africa, to Asia, to Europe, and the Americas.

We offer a variety of AIA lectures every semester. All lectures are free and open to the public.

For more information about the AIA, please or contact Dr. Sarah James, Assistant Professor, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Classics Department.


AIA Online Lecture Archive


Dr. Jeremy Hartnett
Professor of Classics
Wabash College
April 14, 2022



Dr. Payson Sheets
Professor of Anthropology (Emeritus)
University of Colorado
March 16, 2022



Dr. Bonnie Clark
Professor of Anthropology
University of Denver
January 19, 2022



Dr. Jeff Brzezinski
University of Colorado
Department of Anthropology
April 7, 2021



Dr. Steven Nash
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Department of Anthropology
January 20, 2021



Dr. Steve Lekson
Professor of Anthropology (Emeritus)
Curator of Anthropology (Emeritus)
CU Museum of Natural History
October 7, 2021


Dr. Samantha G. Fladd
Assistant Professor and Curator of Archaeology
CU Museum of Natural History
May 16, 2021



Dr. Erin Baxter
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
October 28, 2020

Upcoming AIA Lecture Schedule