Monthly Archives: February 2016

Statement on Diversity and Academic Freedom

Medieval Academy of America Statement on Diversity and Academic Freedom Membership in the Medieval Academy is open to all persons concerned with the study and teaching of the Middle Ages, including, but not limited to, independent scholars, secondary teachers, graduate … Continue reading

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Princeton University Geniza Newsletter

The Geniza Lab at Princeton University has catalogued and identified  a significant portion of the massive trove of manuscripts found in the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo. Today, we are rapidly expanding our purview to include a collaborative online presence. … Continue reading

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Call for Applications: Ahmanson Research Fellowships for the Study of Medieval and Renaissance Books and Manuscripts

Ahmanson Research Fellowships for the Study of Medieval and Renaissance Books and Manuscripts Ahmanson Research Fellowships support the use of UCLA Library Special Collections’ extensive holdings in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and printed books. These include: the Ahmanson-Murphy Aldine and Early … Continue reading

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London International Palaeography Summer School

http://www.ies.sas.ac.uk/london-palaeography-summer-school The London International Palaeography Summer School is a series of intensive courses in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies. Courses range from a half to two days duration and are given by experts in their respective fields from a wide range … Continue reading

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Call for Papers – Gender and Religious Practice in the Middle Ages

UCSB Medieval Studies Conference 2016: Gender and Religious Practice in the Middle Ages May 7, 2016: CFP Monks, rabbis, abbesses, imams—when we think of religious practice in the Middle Ages, we often think about offices or organizations such as these … Continue reading

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MAA News – 2017 Call for Papers

The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America will be held in Toronto, Ontario, on 6-8 April 2017, hosted by the University of Toronto and The Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies. The Organizing Committee invites proposals for papers … Continue reading

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MAA News – 2016 Annual Meeting

There is still time to register for the upcoming Annual Meeting, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Boston, 25-27 February. More than 400 medievalists have registered so far. Pre-registration closes on February 10; on-site registration will be available but at … Continue reading

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MAA News – Upcoming Deadlines: MAA Grants and Awards

MAA Dissertation Grants (deadline 15 February): The nine annual Medieval Academy Dissertation Grants support advanced graduate students who are writing Ph.D. dissertations on medieval topics. The $2,000 grants help defray research expenses.  Click here for more information. Schallek Awards (deadline … Continue reading

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MAA News – Medieval Academy Books Call for Submissions

The Medieval Academy of America is actively soliciting monograph submissions for publication in the Medieval Academy Books series, in partnership with the University of Toronto Press. To submit a manuscript for consideration by the MAA Publications Advisory Board, email your … Continue reading

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MAA News – Book Subvention Program

The Medieval Academy Book Subvention Program provides grants of up to $2,500 to university or other non-profit scholarly presses to support the publication of first books by Medieval Academy members. The deadline for proposals is 1 May 2016. Click here … Continue reading

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