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Next issue of Second Opinion, our newsletter, is in the making! If you'd like us to include various types of announcements or blurbs, please send them to Anika Jugović Spajić at newsletter@medanthro.net. Thanks!

SMA/SIG Awards Ceremony: Saturday 14 November, 12:00-2:00 EST - if you are a SIG Award chair and have not received information about participating in the ceremony, please reach out to SMA Meetings Assistant Teniah Miller (teniahmiller@berkeley.edu), cc’ing Charles Briggs. (3/3)

Business Meeting: Saturday, November 7, 12:00-1:30 EST - please contact Charles Briggs clbriggs@berkeley.edu to be registered as a presenter. (2/3)

This year the SMA will hold its Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony as two separate events, independently, so registration for AAA's Raising Our Voices isn't necessary. Dates are: (1/3)

Writing From the Inside Out: A Workshop for Graduate Students medanthro.net/writing-from-t…

Members have until September 15 to apply for a COVID-19 Emergency Grant. Submit your application here: ow.ly/XK1k50BeSVH If you're in a position to donate to the AAA Emergency Grant fund, you may do here: ow.ly/YlzV50BeT9h

YOU could become a AAA leader. This nominations season is a big one! We’re currently seeking nominations for 11 leadership positions within the AAA. The deadline to submit a nomination is October 7. Learn more: ow.ly/WDu450BimW3

Dear all, a final friendly reminder to send your contributions (book announcements, general announcements, blurbs) for the upcoming issue of our newsletter Second Opinion to Anika Jugović Spajić at newsletter@medanthro.net

If you missed this week's "AAA Fall Series Town Hall Meeting," we’re hosting another one on Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m. EDT. Your input is needed to help decide our fall virtual programming. Registration is FREE and open to the public. ow.ly/xHqg50A0m8r

You’ve got ideas, and we want to hear them! Register for a “AAA Fall Series Town Hall Meeting” to help us decide alternative approaches for fall programming. Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m. EDT Register Today ow.ly/fGyy50zXYVJ

Join us for one of two "AAA Fall Series Town Hall Meetings" to help us decide the activities and events that will take place in lieu of the face-to-face Annual Meeting. Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m. EDT Register Today ow.ly/ggTE50zVVNF

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made the decision to cancel our face-to-face Annual Meeting that was originally scheduled for November 17-22 in St. Louis. Read the full statement on our website. ow.ly/AvJT50zSGfR

The deadline to submit an application for a AAA COVID-19 emergency grant is Sunday, May 10. Individuals will receive a one-time $500 emergency grant that can be used to cover unexpected expenses related to the pandemic. ow.ly/MmW550zyV9X

Friendly reminder that applications for both the SMA and @AmericanAnthro emergency COVID-19 grants are due May 10th. More info here: medanthro.net/sma-covid-19-e…

SMA has established a COVID-19 emergency assistance grant (deadline May 10th). Info on how to apply and donate here: medanthro.net/sma-covid-19-e…. @AmericanAnthro is also running an assistance grant program: tinyurl.com/AAAgrant

SMA’s COVID-19 Emergency Grant Information medanthro.net/sma-covid-19-e…

Join us April 20 for the NYAS Anthropology Section webinar panel discussion, "COVID-19 and Anthropology: Disease, Social Justice, and Well Being." Watch the live stream on our Facebook page or RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DLS_19_20 #COVID19 #anthropology @NYASciences

Due to popular demand, we’ve partnered with @SocMedAnthro to host another webinar addressing the global response to the pandemic. Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 1 p.m. EDT. This webinar is FREE and open to the public. Register today ow.ly/lTcP50zbbcd

Yesterday’s webinar, “COVID-19: Responses from Around the Globe,” is now available on our YouTube Channel. ow.ly/94Of50z4KWp