Daily Archives: March 9, 2016

Conferences – Philippe de Mézières and the Concept of Europe in the Middle Age

Philippe de Mézières and the Concept of Europe in the Middle Ages Where: Université du Maine, Le Mans, France When: May 26-27, 2016 Description: Loosely centered on the great writer and political thinker Philippe de Mézières (1327-1405), this international colloquium … Continue reading

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MAA News – The Medieval Academy Annual Meeting

We asked Speculum editorial staff Erin Pomeroy and Melissa Reynolds for their impressions of last week’s Annual Meeting. Here’s what they had to say: ***** As assistant editor of Speculum and first time attendee of the annual meeting of the … Continue reading

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MAA News – MAA Issues Values Statement

At its recent meeting, the Council of the Medieval Academy drafted and approved the following values statement: Membership in the Medieval Academy is open to all persons concerned with the study and teaching of the Middle Ages, including, but not … Continue reading

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MAA News – One-Year Editorial Position at Speculum for Recent PhD in Medieval Studies to Start July 2016

We are launching a search for a one year postdoctoral fellow to serve as editorial assistant at Speculum from July 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017. This position offers qualified individuals an opportunity to develop as scholars and editors. The … 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 – Upcoming Deadlines: MAA Grants and Awards

MAA/CARA Summer Language Scholarships The MAA/CARA Summer Language Scholarships support graduate students and especially primising undergraduate students participating in summer courses in medieval languages or manuscript studies. The Medieval Academy of America’s Committee on Area and Regional Associations (CARA) is … Continue reading

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MAA News – Medieval Academy Receives Bequest

The Medieval Academy has received a generous bequest from the estate of longtime member Frederic L.  Cheyette (d. 4/14/15). One of the foremost scholars of his generation in the study of medieval France, Prof. Cheyette was elected a Fellow of … Continue reading

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Postdoctoral Fellowship at Speculum

We are launching a search for a one year postdoctoral fellow to serve as editorial assistant at Speculum from July 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017. This position offers qualified individuals an opportunity to develop as scholars and editors. The postdoc will receive … Continue reading

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