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ASECS Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities”

Please join us for a community discussion where members can talk about how federal policies have impacted their scholarship, exchange information, and discuss how individuals and ASECS can engage in effective advocacy. Monday, May 12, noon-1pm EDT/9-10am PDT: Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities.” Registration required: Member Discussion Federal funding cuts and threats to the free exchange of ideas have directly and indirectly affected a number of members. ASECS has created a resources and updates section on the new “News and Updates” page, including links to the statements that the Society has co-signed from larger… Read More »ASECS Community Discussion, “Advocating for the Humanities”

MAA to Host Community Discussion on Cuts to Federal Funding: Tues May 6th, 1 pm EDT

Members may find this session on NEH terminations, hosted by the Medieval Academy of America, of interest. You can find the full blog post here: Discussion on Cuts to Federal Funding On Tuesday, May 6th, the MAA is sponsoring a Premodernist Community Hour for scholars affected by these terminations. This informal Zoom meeting will give scholars an opportunity to talk through their concerns, exchange information about what’s happening, reinforce a sense of scholarly community, and brainstorm about how individuals or collectives might take action. The moderators will also take note of members’ concerns for reporting… Read More »MAA to Host Community Discussion on Cuts to Federal Funding: Tues May 6th, 1 pm EDT

ASECS co-signs NHA Statement on Threats to the NEH

ASECS has signed onto the statement from the National Humanities Alliance (NHA, of which ASECS is a member) on threats to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The full text of the statement can be found here: NHA Statement on Threats to the NEH Members can find further information on the NHA’s efforts on their website: Save the NEH

Paola Bertucci wins Paul Bunge Prize

ASECS President Paola Bertucci, Yale University, has won the prestigious Paul Bunge Prize for her 2023 book, In the Land of Marvels: Science, Fabricated Realities, and Industrial Espionage in the Age of the Grand Tour. Congratulations! You can read more here: “Paola Bertucci wins 2025 Paul Bunge Prize for Latest Book”

New Publication: “Even Now” by Patty Hamilton

Even Now – Poems by Patricia L. Hamilton Southern California native and SEASECS Immediate Past President Patricia L. Hamilton earned her Ph.D. at the University of Georgia. Newly retired as a professor of English, she served in higher education for forty years. She won the 2015 and 2017 Rash Award in Poetry and has received three Pushcart Prize nominations. Her poetry has been published in Broad River Review, Ibbetson Street, Innisfree Poetry Journal, and Plainsongs, among other journals. She resides in Jackson, Tennessee, with her husband and enjoys travel, jazz, mystery novels, and a good cappuccino.

CfP ASECS 2026 Deadline Extended to Oct. 3, 2025 for many sessions!

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