Give to the SAA

Dear SAA Colleagues and Friends,

As we move through the fall semester, I find myself reflecting on our last gathering of the SAA with fondness. Indeed, after our joint meeting with the RSA in Boston last spring, I was left feeling revitalized, and this is because of my interactions with so many of you. I am consistently in awe of the quality of work that our members produce, and I am already growing excited about seeing so many of you in Denver next spring.

I recognize that this past year has been an incredibly punishing one for higher education, and I am fully aware that many of you will find it difficult, if not impossible, to travel to our meeting in Denver in 2026. As with so many things in this moment, I am unsettled by these realities. Now more than ever, we are in need of community. My sincere hope is that, if your situation allows for it, you find a way to join us in Denver. We remain committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community at SAA, and we want you to feel that this is your intellectual home.

The SAA continues to invest in supporting our members through travel and dependent care grants, prizes, and member-driven initiatives. But our ability to support our members is not possible without your generosity. The financial constraints that many universities are now facing means that many of our members have seen their research and travel budgets severely compromised. To support our members as robustly as possible, we need your contributions. I invite you to join me in donating to the SAA. Please know that any gift, no matter how small, makes a difference.

I stand in solidarity with you during these extraordinarily difficult times, and I look forward to seeing many of you soon.

With gratitude,

Ruben Espinosa
President, 2024-2026