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#SWPACA26: February 25-28, 2026
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Interested in leadership and getting a behind-the-scenes look at academic conference planning? Consider becoming a Schoenecke Fellow like Keaton! In this ✨ Fellow Spotlight ✨ learn about Keaton's takeaways as he finishes his last year of the program. Read his interview and apply at swpaca.org 🙂
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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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🥳 Celebrate our Schoenecke Fellows in a special Spotlight: meet Liz and learn about how she has gotten involved! 📢 We're looking for the next class of Schoenecke Leadership Fellows! We encourage anyone interested in conference planning, leadership, and academic organizations to apply -- swpaca.org 😃
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November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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In another✨ Area Chair Spotlight ✨ learn about Andrew, who leads our new AI & Culture Area, in our latest interview posted on swpaca.org! In it, Andrew shares about what sparked the idea for AI & Culture, which debuted at Summer Salon. And don’t forget to submit to #SWPACA26 by 11/14!
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November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Meet Emily, our new Area Chair for Fashion, Style, Appearance, and Identity, in today’s ✨ AC Spotlight ✨ Emily shares about SWPACA experiences and how her research, teaching, and love for fashion overlap in our latest interview posted on swpaca.org! And don't forget to submit to #SWPACA26 by 11/14!
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November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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👻 Feeling haunted by that unfinished proposal? We’ve got just the treat for you: a two-week extension — now through 11/14! Submit your proposal to #SWPACA26 before this final window of opportunity vanishes. Get started at swpaca.org!
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November 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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For today’s ✨ Area Chair Spotlight ✨ get to know Jered, our new Area Chair for Asian Popular Experiences / Asian American Experiences! Learn about Jered’s SWPACA journey and Area goals in our interview, available now on swpaca.org — and join the APE/AAE Area by submitting your proposal today!
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October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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It’s time for a #SWPACA ✨ Spotlight ✨ Meet Heather, who joins us as Chair for the new Math & Engineering in Popular Culture Area, debuting at #SWPACA26! Get to know Heather in our interview, available now on swpaca.org — and join the Area by submitting your proposal today!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Please don’t ghost our CFP! Send in your proposal for #SWPACA26 before the 10/31 deadline vanishes! Get started at swpaca.org 👻
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October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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📢 Calling all pop culture scholars and enthusiasts! We are now accepting submissions for our 47th annual conference, happening February 25-28, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Check out our call for papers and get started at swpaca.org — submit by October 31!
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September 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Save the Date! SWPACA 2026 will meet in Albuquerque, NM February 25-28, 2026! Stay tuned for our call for papers in early autumn and bookmark swpaca.org for updates!
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July 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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🏖 Attending #SWPACASalon25 this June? Don’t forget to register by THIS Sunday 6/1! Only those fully registered will receive event links. **Unpaid presenters will be dropped from the program.** Head to swpaca.org/app > “Tickets” to get started, and reach out at support@swpaca.org for assistance!
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May 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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There are a little over 24 hours left to submit to Summer Salon 2025! The final deadline to submit is tomorrow, April 22. Submit today at swpaca.org!
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April 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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🔔 Missed yesterday’s deadline? You’re in luck! We are extending our proposal window through next Tuesday, April 22! Submit your proposal to one of our 70 Subject Areas on submit at swpaca.org. Summer Salon 2025 meets June 26-28 and is fully virtual (based in Mountain time).
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April 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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We are seeking proposals for Summer Salon 2025! The deadline to submit is tomorrow, April 15! Get started at swpaca.org and join us for #SWPACASalon25, meeting June 26-28!
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April 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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📢 Proposals are now being accepted for our fully virtual Summer Salon conference, taking place June 26-28. The deadline to submit is April 15.

*All presentations will be scheduled in Mountain (Denver) time, live and in real time on Zoom.*

Get started at swpaca.org, and help us spread the word! 😎
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March 26, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Save the dates, and get ready for #SWPACASalon25! Our fully virtual summer conference meets June 26-28. Proposals will be accepted beginning March 25 😎🌞
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March 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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The biggest of thank yous to all of our #SWPACA25 attendees for another wonderful conference filled with conversations and community. Special thanks, too, to the Marriott staff for taking care of us this week ☺️ Safe travels to all, and hope to see you at #SWPACASalon25! 🧡
February 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Surprise! Come to the reg area to grab a free vintage comic book! There are still a few left! 🎨🖌️ #SWPACA25
February 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Have a wonderful Day 4 of #SWPACA25, and please do join us for our Post-Conference Wrap-Up!
February 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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…Editors Panel, Pop Culture Pub Quiz, and MST3K screening and discussion! #SWPACA25 (3/3)
February 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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…including our Student Breakfast and Dine-Out… (2/3)
February 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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As we wrap up for the night, please take a look ahead at our many events for Day 3… (1/3)
February 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Come to Carlsbad for the games--leave with some popcorn, pretzels, and drinks, and maybe even some friendship bracelets! 😏 #SWPACA25
February 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Congratulations to the 2025 Rollins Award winner, Greg Ehrbar, author of Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids (2024), published by @upmississippi.bsky.social! 🥳 #SWPACA25
February 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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The #SWPACA25 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony is happening in just 10 minutes! Come to the Grand Ballroom to hear Dr. John Lent's keynote and to celebrate our award winners!
February 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM