Middle East Section

February 2000 marked the birth of a cyber student network within MES. The network, also known as “aaamessnl” or The American Anthropology Association’s Middle East Section Student Network List, seeks to improve communication between anthropology students who conduct Middle East research. The list also serves to bridge the gap between students and MES board members. On aaamessnl, students post conference announcements, calls for papers, position openings, and news articles related to Middle East anthropology. Students also use aaamessnl to share research ideas and bibliographic references, seek feedback when grappling with research dilemmas and network among students with similar research interests. Some students have expressed interest in developing a committee to ensure that aaamessnl flourishes. Members are also discussing the possibilities of a fust annual aaamessnl meeting at the M A meetings in November 2000 when students might discuss the future of aaamessnl. To join aaamessnl send email to: [email protected]. Write “subscribe aaamessnl“ as the text of your message. Aaamessnl postings are minimal and do not flood the in-boxes of its members. As an aaamessnl member, you wiU hear about our latest activities planned for AAA 2000.