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2013 MAMEIS Annual Conference: Terre Haute, Indiana, April 6, 2013Hulman Memorial Student Union Indiana State UniversityThe Midwest Association for Middle East and Islamic Studies (MAMEIS),in conjunction with the Department of History at Indiana StateUniversity, is pleased to issue a call for papers for the 2013 MAMEISAnnual Conference, to be held Saturday April 6, 2013 in Terre Haute,Ind. The conference will highlight outstanding current research byMiddle East and Islamic Studies scholars throughout the Midwest, witha special emphasis on the theme of Frontiers and Peripheries in theIslamic World. Individual presentations will be allotted 50 minutesincluding question and answer periods.MAMEIS - the Midwest Association for Middle East and Islamic Studies -is a nonprofit organization chartered through Indiana State Universitywhich promotes and fosters community among the many scholars of MiddleEast and Islamic Studies based at institutions throughout the Midwest.As a regional organization of scholars and professionals, MAMEIS isconcerned with promoting the study of the Middle East and Islamicworld, broadly conceived, and does not subscribe to any particularreligious or political viewpoints or agenda. Our aim is to develop anopen forum for discussion of scholarly issues, share news andinformation about regional events, and support collegial ties amongour members.Presenters should send a one-page abstract by email or post byDecember 1, 2012 to:Dr. James M. Gustafson President, MAMEIS Department of History IndianaState University Terre Haute, IN 47809James.Gustafson@indstate.edumameis.org facebook.com/midwestmideast Twitter: @midwestmideastDr. James M. GustafsonPresident, MAMEISDepartment of HistoryIndiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN 47809Email: james.gustafson@indstate.eduVisit the website at http://www.mameis.org