Student Organizations
The Institute for Medieval Studies works closely with several student organizations to deliver programs, events, activities, and educational opportunities to the University of New Mexico campus and the greater Albuquerque community.
Medieval Studies Student Association
The Medieval Studies Student Association 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.
For more information, please visit the MSSA website via the link above. You may also contact the MSSA via e-mail at mssa@unm.edu.
History Graduate Student Association (HGSA)
The History Graduate Student Association (HGSA) was established to provide community and professional assistance to UNM graduate students in the field of History. The UNM HGSA strives to create an inclusive and collaborative academic environment that enhances the educational opportunities and well-being of our graduate students by providing both a congenial atmosphere and information that aids them in preparing for a rapidly changing professional workplace.
For more information, please visit the HGSA website via the link above, or contact the HGSA officers via email at hgsa@unm.edu.
Medieval Graduate Students in English (MEGSE)
Graduate Students focusing on Medieval Studies and medieval literature in the English Department have formed a professional and academic organization in order to provide support and encouragement to its members during their work at UNM and beyond. MEGSE also provides the Medieval Studies students of the English Department a chance to network and connect with alumni and work closely with the English faculty and each other.
Society for Creative Anachronism
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a non-profit organization devoted to researching and recreated the Middle Ages in the present day. Many members concentrate on the study of the European Middle Ages and Renaissance eras, while others work to recreate the arts and skills of these periods. Many also concentrate on the study of the Middle East and Asian Cultures, with a variety of members working to recreate the arts and skills of these chosen areas.
UNM's Organization within the SCA is The College of Blaiddwyn, which is a part of the Barony of al-Barran (Bernalillio, Sandoval, and Valencia counties) and the Kingdom of the Outlands (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and El Paso, Texas.
To learn more, visit the SCA's Website, or to learn more about joining the UNM College of Blaiddwyn, click here.
UNM Hobbit Society
The UNM Hobbit Society is a community group on campus that is "all about having a good time with fellow nerds!" The society was founded in 2003 during Dr. Leslie Donovan's Spring University Honors Program Course, "J.R.R. Tolkien: Writings, Myths, and Sources." The Group seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of fantasy and science fiction literature, as well as the rich and varied contributions these genres have made.
To learn more, visit the UNM Hobbit Society Website, or follow their Instagram account at @unmhobbitssociety!
