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The Middle East Studies Association (MESA) is a non-political association that fosters the study of the Middle East, promotes high standards of scholarship and teaching, and encourages public understanding of the region and its peoples through programs, publications and services that enhance education, further intellectual exchange, recognize professional distinction, and defend academic freedom. More

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AAUP Report "Freedom in the Classroom"
MESA 2008 Awards Deadlines
Malcolm H. Kerr Dissertations
Albert Hourani Book Award
Mentoring Award
Jere Bacharach Service Award
Graduate Student Paper Prize
Houshang Pourshariati Iranian Book Award

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The latest news from
MESA's Committee on
Academic Freedom
05/01/08 Letter re: Continued restrictions on student travel in Gaza
04/01/08 Letter re: Attacks and arrest of students of Shiraz University.
03/10/08 Letter re: Rocket fire on Israeli towns bordering Gaza
03/07/08 Letter re: Dismissal of Nizar Hassan
02/27/08 Letter re: Attacks on educational facilities in Gaza
01/07/08 Letter re: Arrest of students in Iran