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The PCA Documentary Award honors an outstanding documentary that critically engages with themes in Popular or American culture. #PCA #Documentary #PopularCulture #AmericanCulture

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Queer stories shape culture and so does the research behind them. The John Leo & Dana Heller Award honors scholarship that elevates LGBTQ representation in popular culture published in the past 3 years. #RepresentationMatters #QueerStudies

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Honoring the legacy of Harry & Katrina Hazzard-Donald, this award recognizes groundbreaking scholarship that deepens our understanding of African American popular culture in its richness, complexity, and impact within books published in the past year.

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What’s Popping: May is out! Conference highlights, award updates, calls for reviewers/submissions, and June events you don’t want to miss. Check your inbox.

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Celebrating Susan Koppelman’s legacy by spotlighting bold feminist work in popular culture, published within the past three years. #PCAACA #FeministScholarship #PopCulture

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Ray & Pat Browne Award honors the best edited reference/primary-source works in popular culture studies. Eligible:published in popular culture studies published in the past 3 years.. #PCAACA #PrimarySources #ArchivalResearch

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Celebrating the winner of the John G. Cawelti Award—our annual honor for innovative scholarship in Popular and American Culture: Christine McWhorter’s “Building Critical Race Media Literacy: Countering the Narrative” (Routledge).

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Wondering what you could do with that PCA/ACA paper you presented in April? Join us for May’s Membership Matters where we will discuss dissertation/thesis incorporation, publishing opportunities, and other ways to build a future for your conference paper. Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Congratulations to Brenda Boudreau and Kelli Maloy—winners of this year’s award honoring Ray and Pat Browne edited or co-edited scholarly books (hardcover or paperbound). The award recognizes collections with more than one or two contributors, published within the past year.

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Congratulations to this year's winner, Amy Erdman Farrell! This award honors rigorous, original work that moves popular + American studies forward. Selected for research quality, originality, and field impact.

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Keep the momentum going and present at a PCA regional conference. Click the link here to find out more: pcaaca.org/page/Regiona...

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Survey extended to April 24. Tell us what you loved and what we can improve; your feedback shapes future PCA conferences. Click the link here: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d7... #PCA2026 #PCAConference #PCASurvey #PCACommunity

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Final panels and Town Hall bring the week into focus. A week of conversations that sparked ideas, sessions that pushed us forward, game nights that brought us together, and outings that turned colleagues into community. We’re excited to see you at the 2027 Annual Conference in Boston.

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Peter Cullen Bryan, PhD @pcbryan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Disney Studies VI / Musicals Stage & Film III is starting right now! Come join us for a discussion of a fantastic new edited collection on Newsies: hear what our most excellent scholars have to say before you read all about it! #PCAACA2026 #DisneyStudies @pcaaca.bsky.social

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Aíne Norris @ainenorris.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Thank you, @pcaaca.bsky.social! I’m absolutely stunned and grateful. It’s an honor to do this work and tell these #circus stories. ♥️🎪 #pca2026

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Vicky P. Lantz @vplphd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Spotted at #pcaaca2026 !! Book and book-chapter-book side by side at the Palgrave table. Yay for Animal Fashions in the world! @pcaaca.bsky.social

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AnthroGeek not quite Ph.D. @anthrogeek.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Obligatory conference hotel room photo #PCA2026 @pcaaca.bsky.social

A view of tall buildings. The one closest to the viewer is not as tall and has a rooftop garden. In the far distance on the left a thin radio tower can be seen.

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If publishing is on your radar, don’t skip these at the 2026 Annual Conference. From getting your work published to connecting with editors and peers, these sessions are built to move your ideas forward.

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AnthroGeek not quite Ph.D. @anthrogeek.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

So who is coming to @pcaaca.bsky.social this week? Aside from me that is… 🧐

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hampton. @hampton.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I'll be at PCA (@pcaaca.bsky.social) all week, presenting my paper on player protest in World of Warcraft this Friday morning as part of the game studies panel. If any friends are attending, let's link up! #pca2026 #pcaaca26

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Peter Cullen Bryan, PhD @pcbryan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Overheard at #PCA2026: “Given the state of the world, we should embrace monsters.”

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PCA 2026 is live. Panels are open, and the rubber ducks are already in circulation. Check the schedule, find your people, and get into the work.

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dr victoria ✨ @cvetman.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

dusting this account off to prepare for the @pcaaca.bsky.social conference next week! I'm so excited, these conferences are the highlight of my year. looking forward to presenting, mentoring, and connecting with friends and colleagues! #PCA2026conference

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Carey Millsap-Spears 🖖🐎❤️ @careymillsapspears.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Heading to @pcaaca.bsky.social 26 next week! Who else is going?! #startrek treksky

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Dr. Sabrina Mittermeier @smittermeier.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Somehow it‘s now the week of @pcaaca.bsky.social! I won‘t be there in person despite still co-chairing #DisneyStudies with @pcbryan.bsky.social & @mythinginaction.bsky.social. There‘s always next year… sorry to miss everyone. #pcaaca26

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scholarschoice.bsky.social @scholarschoice.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Can't wait to see all our @pcaaca.bsky.social peeps this week! Be sure to stop by our tables in the Atrium Ballroom (AB) as soon as you can because not only do we have a great selection of titles from 26 publishers, but we also have some special deals that are first come, first served. #pcaaca2026

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Presenting, networking, exploring Atlanta, however you're experiencing PCA 2026, we want to see it. Tag or mention us in your photos and you might be featured on our page. Let’s showcase the energy of this year’s Annual together!

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You’re presenting. Now let’s make it count. At the 2026 Annual Conference, PCA-sponsored sessions bring the community together from the Opening Ceremony and keynotes to celebrations of scholarship and the Town Hall. This is where ideas are shared, questions are asked.

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Students: whether you're attending your first conference or coming back to reconnect, this mixer is for you. Hosted by the Student Engagement Committee, this is your space to meet new people, build connections, and enjoy the community. See you Thursday night!

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Dr. Sabrina Mittermeier @smittermeier.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This is what happens when I think about my first @pcaaca.bsky.social conference 10 years ago and Munich‘s mayoral election right before going to sleep 😂 @kathke.com @chrismey2203.bsky.social I think we had too many mayors at DGfA

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Dr Kate Thagrinus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @katelaity.eurosky.social · 24/03/2026

A lot has gone off the rails lately but when things go right, they really go right! Whoohoo!

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Dr. Steve Mallory @drstevemallory.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

In two weeks, I will be at the national @pcaaca.bsky.social (Popular Culture Association) conference in Atlanta, where I will lead a panel on Game Studies titled "Game Studies XI: When History meets Nostalgia". I hope to see y'all there!

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Spots are limited, but we’ll add more sessions if demand grows. Sign up through our scheduling calendar below. If you don’t see a time that works, email amanda@pcaaca.org and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. 📅 Reserve your session: calendar.app.google/SE8c3KzrrZza...

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The PCA Townhall is where your voice matters. Live at the Annual Conference, this is your chance to ask the questions that matter, share your ideas, and engage directly with PCA leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard and make an impact. Don’t miss the chance to be heard and shape PCA.

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Following a full day of conference programming, the Welcome Reception & Awards Ceremony provides a space to hear from leadership, celebrate excellence, and connect with colleagues with food and refreshments at the end.

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PCA is pleased to welcome Dr. Amy Hale as a featured speaker on Friday, April 10. Her talk, “Understanding This Golden Age of Magic,” is made possible by funding from the PCA Endowment.

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From the screen to the stage to the rink—pop culture is busy. What moment are you most into right now?

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Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward? This session will help you tap into your creativity, strengthen your work, and build a more balanced approach to your projects and daily life. Discover new ways to think, create, and reconnect with your ideas. Join us Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

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Professional communities thrive when people feel recognized, safe, and able to stay in the room. Small habits signal care and collegiality. What practice helps you feel most welcomed at academic events?

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Step away from the sessions and experience one of Atlanta’s must-see attractions with fellow PCA attendees. Join us for a special outing to the Georgia Aquarium-home to whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean and one of the aquarium’s most unforgettable sights. Reg. details coming soon.

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Thank you for your patience while the website issue was resolved. Voting remains open so that every member could participate in electing PCA’s next leadership. Review the candidate materials and cast your ballot here: pcaaca.org/page/2026PCA...

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What makes a cultural icon endure? Join Rhonda V. Wilcox and Georges Jeanty at the 2026 Annual Conference for a roundtable on the lasting impact of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and why the series continues to shape popular culture more than 20 years after its final episode. 🧛‍♀️📚

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Preparing for your PCA 2026 presentation? March’s Membership Matters explains how much time you really have, what that means in page numbers, and shares practical tips from experienced presenters. pcaaca.site-ym.com/events/Event...

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PCA elections close at midnight. This is your last chance to help choose the organization’s future leadership. Read the candidates’ plans and make your voice count. Log in and vote now.

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Only 3 days left to vote. Your voice matters in shaping PCA’s leadership — Vice President of Finance and three Trustee-at-Large positions are on the ballot. Members, check your inbox for voting instructions and make it count.

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Access shapes who can fully participate in scholarly exchange. Small presentation choices make a measurable difference in inclusion. What accessibility practice has most improved your conference experience?

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