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ORWAC Call for Papers and Panels2017 Western States Communication Association Annual ConventionThe Organization for Research on Women and Communication invites submissions for program proposals and competitive papers for the Western States Communication Association Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah (February 18-21, 2017). Read Article >TopPresident's MessageI am excited to serve as your President for the next two years. My vision for ORWAC is to expand our membership beyond the West Coast. I’d like to see an increase in members from regions all over the nation, which will also diversify our scholarship, particularly as it relates to our presentations at the Western States Communication Association (WSCA) Convention in Salt Lake City next year. Read Article >TopAsk the OracleRuth Hickerson answers a question from Stephanie Hartzell, the Graduate Student Representative for ORWAC. Dr. Hickerson is an Instructor in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder. Read Article >TopORWAC Scholars' RetreatThe ORWAC Scholars’ Retreat, was held on June 1-3, and from the response of the participants, it was very successful. The eight participants made excellent progress on their writing projects, and most of them learned many things about the writing and research process. Read Article >TopStatement Against HateThe Organization for Research on Women and Communication is against hate, including bigotry, misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and any form of violence. We support the rights of all human beings, regardless of race, gender, ability, citizenship, religion, gender identity/expression, or sexuality to be included, treated fairly, and prosper. Read Article >Top2016 Business Meeting MinutesReview the minutes from the 2016 ORWAC business meeting. Read Article >TopJoan Faber McAlister wins the 2016 Francine Merritt AwardCongratulations to Joan Faber McAlister who won the prestigious 2016 Francine Merritt Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Lives of Women in Communication. McAlister, the editor of Women’s Studies in Communication, is an associate professor of rhetoric, media, and social change at Drake University. The Francine Merritt Award from the National Communication Association Women’s Caucus recognizes McAlister’s significant contributions through service, mentorship, teaching, and scholarship. Read Article >Top |
