March 8, 2022
The NCA 108th Annual Convention, “Honoring PLACE: People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment,” is now accepting submissions via NCA Convention Central. The deadline to submit proposals for the convention is Wednesday, March 30, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The convention theme invites us to reflect upon the history and centrality of place and encourages submitters to consider all aspects of the acronym of PLACE within their submission.
Nearly 100 NCA interest groups, affiliate organizations, and special series have issued calls for submission. To review the calls, click the “View Calls” tab on NCA Convention Central. Interest groups, affiliates, and special series are listed alphabetically. You are encouraged to submit early and ask questions in advance of the deadline. For tips and suggestions about submitting your work, as well as professional guidelines for participants, visit the Convention Resource Library.
In accordance with this year’s theme of “Honoring PLACE: People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment,” together we will explore the history and centrality of place. We have an outstanding program of panels, papers, and special sessions at this convention. We hope that you will take the time to explore these...
The NCA 108th Annual Convention, “Honoring PLACE: People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment,” will take place November 17-20, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. While the convention will take place primarily as a face-to-face event, nine sessions will be live streamed for member access this year. Additionally, six sessions will be...
Student members of NCA’s caucuses (Asian/Pacific American Caucus, Black Caucus, Disability Issues Caucus, Caucus on LGBTQ Concerns, Indigenous Caucus, La Raza Caucus, or Women’s Caucus) may apply for a travel grant to help defray the costs associated with attending the 2021 NCA Annual Convention in Seattle. Students can receive up...
NCA 108th Annual Convention The process of reviewing the thousands of NCA 108th Annual Convention submissions is coming to a close. Submitters will receive their submission results and feedback in late June, and registration will open in July. In the meantime, please mark your calendars for the Annual Convention,...
In case you missed it! If you were unable to attend the NCA 107th Annual Convention, you can watch last year’s plenary sessions on the NCA website:
Last month, some 3,000 Communication scholars attended the NCA 107th Annual Convention, themed “Renewal and Transformation,” in Seattle, Washington. The Opening Session, sponsored by the Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society, highlighted the role communication plays in Native communities, through language, art, culture, and ritual. This...
In accordance with this year’s theme of “Renewal and Transformation,” together we will explore how we can, and must, engage in the essential tasks of restoration and change. We have an outstanding program of panels, papers, and special sessions at this convention. We hope that you will take the time...
The NCA 107th Annual Convention in Seattle will take place as a face-to-face meeting. We are excited about the return to our typical convention format. However, we recognize that members may have questions and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and that some members may not be able to join...
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in attending the NCA 107th Annual Convention should consider registering as a volunteer. Volunteers receive free registration for the convention. Among the benefits of free registration are: To learn more about volunteer roles at the NCA Annual Convention and to register as volunteer, visit the...