Author Archives: Chris

MAA News – 2019 ICMS

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Chris

Like many of you, we’ve just returned from another splendid International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo. Speculum Editor Sarah Spence, Associate Editor Laura Ingallinella, and Executive Director Lisa Fagin Davis all enjoyed chatting with current and potential members at our table … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers – Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Chris

Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Twenty-Third Annual Conference October 3-6, 2019 at The College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts Call for Papers Conference Committee for 2019: Lee Oser, The College of the Holy Cross Rebecca Rainof, Princeton … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers – Religion & the Strange, Boundary Making and Crossing

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Chris

Boston University Graduate Program in Religion Conference 2019 Call for Papers Sunday, September 15, 2019 “People are strange, when you’re a stranger.” – The Doors Religions sanction and sacralize, they legitimate and legislate, creating rhythms for solidarity and comfort. But … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the President of France

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Chris

The Medieval Academy of America has been asked to circulate the following open letter addressed to the President of France, urging patience and care as plans take shape for the repair and renovation of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. A rough … Continue reading →

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Rare Book School: manuscript courses this summer

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Chris

Rare Book School is currently accepting applications for its summer 2019 courses. Following are just a few of our offerings on medieval and early modern manuscripts: The Book in the Manuscript Era (H-20) with Raymond Clemens: Learn about the manuscript book in … Continue reading →

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Conference – Invasion 1169

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Chris

Invasion 1169 The National Conference on the Occasion of the 850th Anniversary of the Anglo-Norman Invasion, 2–4 May 2019 About this Event May 2nd, 2019, marks, perhaps to the very day, the 850th anniversary of the first landing in County … Continue reading →

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Fires at Notre-Dame and Al-Aqsa Mosque

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Chris

To the Members of the Medieval Academy of America: If, like me, you were stunned by the images of Notre-Dame in flames and were shocked a second time to hear that fire also broke out yesterday at Al-Aqsa Mosque in … Continue reading →

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Katherine Jansen (The Catholic University of America) appointed Editor of Speculum

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Chris

Editor of Speculum Katherine Ludwig Jansen has been appointed the new editor of Speculum, beginning 1 July 2019. Jansen will continue as Professor of History at the Catholic University of America, where she has chaired the Department of History, served … Continue reading →

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Jobs for Medievalists

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Chris

Job Posting: Indexer for Bloomsbury Medieval Studies Bloomsbury Medieval Studies is a new online resource launching in Autumn this year. To make the content more discoverable we are looking for someone with experience of keyword indexing to assign terms to … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers -Writing Home: Literatures of Place & Belonging, c.1300-1600

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Chris

Writing Home: Literatures of Place & Belonging, c.1300-1600 25th-26th July 2019, University of Liverpool What makes a home? Is it as our four walls and families, neighbours and neighbourhoods? Our parishes, towns, cities, and countries? Our values, cultural practices, and … Continue reading →

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