Chicago 2009: Planning Underway, Changes Afoot
Barbie Zelizer, ICA President-Elect
Planning for Chicago 2009 has taken major steps toward producing what promises to be a stimulating and multidimensional conference program. We are working with the third largest submission pool in ICA's history (after San Francisco and Montreal), though conference submissions were down slightly compared to Montreal (by 2.4%), totaling 2,564... More. . .
Ole Prehn, IAMCR Secretary General, Dies
Patrice Buzzanell, ICA President
It is with sadness that I report the loss of Ole Prehn, the Secretary General of IAMCR. ICA joins ECREA in mourning this loss for our communication community. We consider his death a profound loss for the field of Media and Communication Studies. Professor Prehn played a major role in... More. . .
President's Message: The Foundation of ICA
Patrice Buzzanell, Purdue U
I was chatting with some ICA members during the coffee/tea break at the second European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) conference in Barcelona, Spain, a few days ago when one of the conference participants excused herself to return to her hotel room. I, along with others, assumed that she... More. . .
Communication for Social Impact: 2008 Theme Book Coming Soon
Mohan Dutta, Purdue U
Communicating for Social Impact Engaging Communication Theory, Research, and Pedagogy Edited by Lynn M. Harter, Mohan J. Dutta, and Courtney Cole This edited collection provides a forum for communication scholars whose efforts are directed toward social change. Originating from theme sessions at the 2008 convention of the International Communication Association... More. . .
"Mobile2.0: Beyond Voice?" A Preconference Workshop at the 2009 ICA Conference
Ayesha Zainudeen, LIRNEasia
The dominant narrative with regard to telefutures is of a 'fat pipe' of coaxial cable, fiber or even wireless means, coming into each household carrying entertainment and data (including Voice over IP); accompanying this, will be mobile devices capable of voice and data communication, information retrieval and forms of entertainment... More. . .
"The Future is Prologue: New Media, New Histories?"-An ICA Preconference
David W. Park, Lake Forest College
The 2009 ICA conference in Chicago will feature a preconference entitled "The Future is Prologue: New Media, New Histories?" This preconference will showcase new scholarly work that addresses the intersection of history and new media, and it gives participants a chance to reflect on ways to analyze, preserve , and... More. . .
Luxury, Landmarks on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
Michael J. West, ICA Staff
The International Communication Association heads off the Windy City, Chicago, for the 59th Annual ICA Conference from May 21-25, 2009. ICA's last Chicago conference was in 1996, in which time the city has seen substantial changes in both its landscape and its demographics. One thing that has not changed, however... More. . .
ICA Membership Renewal Period Extended to December 15
Sam Luna, ICA Staff
Membership Renewal Coming to an End The ICA membership renewal period ends on December 15, 2008. Typically our renewal period begins with an initial reminder on August 15th each year that October 1st is the actual due date. This begins a 45-day reminder period leading to October 1st. We follow... More. . .
Student Column: Building Successful Mentoring Relationships
Mikaela L. Marlow, U of Idaho, and Michele Khoo, Nanyang Technological U
In graduate school, one of the most important relationships we strive to build is with our advisor or mentor. This relationship is often developed with a supervisor or with other faculty members who have an interest in our academic and professional goals. Mentoring is a process where students are socialized... More. . .
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