The American Society of Overseas Research in Canada (CASOR) includes all individual members of the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) who live in Canada. It was incorporated federally on October 3, 1990, as a non-share capital corporation and registered as a charity by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (Income Tax registration number BN 891631269RR0001). CASOR was established to promote the archaeology of the Near East in Canada, to support ASOR programs in Canada, and to provide funding from Canadian citizens, institutions, and organizations to ASOR for its overseas institutions which are used by qualified and approved Canadian scholars undertaking research fellowships at any of these overseas institutions. From time to time, CASOR also sponsors or contributes to symposia and conferences that are of interest to its members.

CASOR is pleased to announce the creation of a Student Scholarship program to support undergraduate students participating in archaeological field projects in the Near East.

CASOR’s by-laws stipulate that the organization be run by a Board of Directors elected by the members and headed by four Officers. Clifford Goldfarb of Gardiner Roberts LPP serves as CASOR’s pro-bono legal counsel. Annual meetings of members and directors are held in conjunction with the ASOR Annual Meeting.

Current Officers:

• Lynn Welton, President
• Stanley Klassen, Vice President
• Craig Harvey, Treasurer
• Marica Cassis, Secretary

ASOR Canada Web Site