News from the SAA SAA Seeks Financial Advisor The SAA is seeking applications for the position of Financial Advisor. This is a non-compensated position, advising the organization and its Board of Trustees in cooperation with the Executive Director and the organization’s accounting firm on investments, sustainability, compliance, and other related issues. For more information, please see the full description here. SAA signs ACLS joint statement COVID-19 and the Key Role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in the United States The SAA joined other members of the American Council of Learned Societies along with leaders of a variety of academic organizations, libraries, and research centers across the country, to attest to the value of humanistic study and research. Click here to read the statement. SAA Introduces Two New Awards The SAA is introducing two new awards, the SAA Shakespeare Publics Award and the SAA Innovative Article Award, both of which will be conferred for the first time during the Annual Luncheon at our 2021 meeting in Austin, Texas. Click here for more information and the application portals. Interview Series: Shakespeare Organizations during COVID-19 The COVID-19 crisis has required a great shift for many organizations. What are the specific difficulties? What support do they need? Are there any lessons or changes they will implement after we have weathered COVID-19? SAA's Racial Justice Statement and Anti-Racist Teaching Resources The SAA president and the SAA Diversity Committee released a statement on racial justice and a list of anti-racist resources, which includes resources for developing antiracist syllabi and classes, and materials that are especially accessible to undergraduate students. 2020 Program Book Available We are offering a physical copy of our 2020 Program, featuring the full list of everyone who participated (virtually) in seminars and workshops associated with the canceled conference, and acknowledging all those who helped get us through that difficult time. Click to access the PDF version. 2021 Seminars and Workshops Enrollment Opens Enrollment for the 2021 Seminars and Workshops in Austin, Texas is now open. Click to see the full list and descriptions. SAA Adds New Zero-Level Membership The SAA recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to significantly affect the financial situation of many of our members and has added a "Temporary Zero-Level" for your dues option. Should your financial situation change, we would ask that you update your membership at that time at the appropriate level. The Alone Society Dance This year, instead of attending the annual Malone Society Dance, SAA members joined the Alone Society Dance from home. Thanks are due to Sarah Nevill for coming up with and organizing a much-needed night of fun—we raised nearly $1,000! Click here to see some photos and videos. 2020 Virtual Exhibits You don't have to miss the SAA Book Exhibits this year. Click here to browse the many titles at the Virtual Exhibits by international publishers and take advantage of the huge discounts for SAA members only! 2020 Meeting Cancellation and Refund The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to cancel our annual meeting in Denver, CO April 15-18, 2020, a decision in accordance with national public health guidelines and informed by federal and Colorado government actions. Deadline for requesting a refund is May 15. Click here to read the SAA's COVID-19 statement.
