Please get involved in the upcoming conference as a mentor or mentee. The AEJMC’s mentorship program will enter in its second year of operation with the August 2013 Conference. So far we have matched three mentors and mentees, and we are looking to make more connections.

The program is very straightforward. Each Division/Group identifies first-time conference attendees and matches them with members who are willing to serve as mentors. All who participate in the program are asked to attend the new member breakfast during the conference. Beyond that, each mentor is asked to provide first time attendees with any information that will make their experience less intimidating. Guy Golan, the AEJMC Membership Committee chair, said the idea behind the program is a simple one. “We hope to match first time conference attendees with seasoned AEJMC conference veterans who will show them the conference ropes and make their experience less intimidating.” Please consider being a part of this program in 2013 on behalf of the History Division. You may contact me at gustaf13@u.washington.edu to sign up as a mentor or to be matched as a mentee!