The myMESA electronic submissions system will be ready for your 2018 proposals on January 1. In the meantime, start planning for your 2018 panels and papers keeping in mind the theme, “Without Boundaries: The Global Middle East, Then and Now”. If you are thinking about organizing a panel and want to call for participants consider posting a call on MESA’s website (posted here). Questions about the submission process may be directed to Mark Lowder at mark@mesana.org. MESA 2018 will be held Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 18 at the Grand Hyatt in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.