27 Oct 2025 Great Basin Anthropological Conference

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Last week, acquisitions editor John Moore and marketing manager Hannah New (that’s me!) made the trip to Reno for the biennial conference of the Great Basin Anthropological Association. The Press makes a point of exhibiting at every GBAC and we had a great time again this year. John was introduced to the world of Great Basin anthropology and archaeology and I got to chat with some passionate people and catch up with old friends, including our former acquisitions editor, Reba Rauch and authors like Hikmet Loe and Steve Simms.

Two people are seated indoors in front of a wall-mounted screen displaying a blue circular design. The person on the left is wearing a plaid shirt with a lanyard and badge, while the person on the right is wearing a dark floral-patterned top. The lighting is warm and the setting appears to be a conference or event space.
John D. Moore and Reba Rauch
Two people standing close together in a busy indoor event space with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams. Decorative hanging lights are visible above, and several other attendees are in the background.
Hikmet Loe and Steven Simms (image taken by Judy Nelson)

At the Friday night banquet, John and I listened to Lisbeth Louderback, series editor for the University of Utah Anthropological Papers (UUAP) and current GBAA president talk about the last couple of years at GBAC. We were delighted that the lifetime achievement awards were presented to two beloved Press authors: Steve Simms was lauded by James O’Connell and Reba Rauch. David Rhode received his accolades from David Madsen. Congratulations to Steven Simms and David Rhode for the well-deserved recognition.

Two people are seated at a table covered with a light-colored cloth in front of a brick wall. On the table is a glass of white wine, a triangular glass award, and two laptops. A wooden podium is positioned to the right.
Reba Rauch and Jim O’Connell
Two people stand at a table and podium in front of a brick wall. The table is covered with a white cloth and holds a glass of wine and papers. A laptop sits on the podium, and framed artwork is visible in the background.
Lisbeth Louderback and David Madsen
Two people stand in front of a screen displaying the Great Basin Anthropological Conference logo, each holding a glass award. A projector sits on a table in the foreground, and the background features a brick wall with colorful artwork.
David Rhode and Steven Simms

We love publishing the work discussed and celebrated at GBAC. Have a manuscript you want to discuss? Contact John D. Moore! And plan on seeing us in Boise in 2027.

A display table covered with a red and black cloth showcasing several books on archaeology and anthropology. A person is seated behind the table, and chairs are arranged in the background.
Hannah New (Image taken by Hikmet Loe)

Hannah New is the marketing manager or the University of Utah Press.