The MSSA Mission Statement
The MSSA is an official UNM organization comprised of graduate and undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines and majors who have a common interest: medieval studies and all related topics. The MSSA welcomes students from any major or discipline who are interested in the medieval period.
We have a two-pronged mission. We are an academic organization, whose aim is to promote scholarship in medieval studies, both within the UNM community and the greater Albuquerque area. We do this by:
- Arranging biannual colloquia of student papers that cover topics ranging from Anglo-Saxon poetry to modern interpretations of medieval motifs.
- Community and high school outreach programs, peer mentoring, and lectures.
Our second mission is to have fun! We sponsor an annual medieval film festival. Past films have included the television mini series The Mists of Avalon, The Court Jester, and The Anchoress. We also sponsor parties and dinners throughout the year, giving students and faculty an opportunity to get together socially.
We welcome your interest and participation the Medieval Studies Students Association. Please feel free to email us mssa@unm.edu with your questions or comments!