There were some very kind responses — both here and on Facebook — to the very short talk that I shared in this space last week. And one of the things those kind responses made me think about was how often those of us who work in academic settings put …
Larry Grossberg (who was my Ph.D. adviser) retired this year. There was a lovely gathering in May of 40+ years worth of his friends, family, colleagues, and students (past and present) to celebrate Larry and wish him well in this next chapter of his life. As part of this event, …
One, two! One, two! Is this thing on? It’s been a while, I know. And this post is admittedly not much more than a tease. But I’m sliding back into this blogging thing slooooowly… Coming soon-ish to a digital space near you, a new podcast — Culture Media Language — …
So I did a thing tonight as part of this thing. And though I know no one came to see me, when the real stars of the show were Shelby J and Dr. Fink, several people said kind words to me after about my talk. So I figured I’d share …
Register now to secure a spot at the 2015 ACS Institute! This is a reminder that early-bird registration for the third Association for Cultural Studies Institute ends on the 30th of July 2015. The Institute will be held from 7-12 December 2015 at the University of the Free State in …
A few months ago, I blogged enthusiastically about the Third ACS Institute, which will be held in Bloemfontein, South Africa from 7-12 December 2015. And the Institute’s website is now live, with more information about the event, including registration details and forms. If you’ve got any interest in cultural studies, …
At least that’s what Monty Python claim. And, in a little more than a month, I will get to enjoy the glory of Finland in person for four weeks or so, courtesy of the International Institute for Popular Culture at the University of Turku. Two public lectures. One incredibly compact …
Ideally, of course, this tip could be summed up in four simple words: Just Don’t Do It. But you know that already. The syllabus tells you not to do so. Pretty much every instructor you’ve ever had since high school has told you not to do so. And yet, in …
I’ve skipped this ritual for a few weeks. So, to make up for it, here’s a small flood of some of the best things I’ve read about Ferguson over the past few weeks (with some side dish on Bill Cosby sprinkled in here and there). Ta-Nehisi Coates Kiese Laymon Tressie …
My friend Elena likes to tell a story about grading student papers while some Jacques Cousteau special was playing on the TV as background noise. While she was gawking at what her charges had managed to do to logic, reason, and the English language, Cousteau was commenting on one of …