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Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhet & Comp @cfshrc.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Looking ahead to #FemRhet2027? Patrick Thomas (Coalition Conference Committee Chair) announces that the next FemRhet "Resistance/Resilience: Sustaining Feminist Activism" will be held at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Check out this award-winning panel next week if you're coming to #FemRhet2025. 🔥🔥🔥

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Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhet & Comp @cfshrc.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today we're celebrating the 2025 recipients of the Shirley Wilson Logan Diversity Scholarship award: Ernestina Akorfa Akorli, Lea Colchado, Jade Shiva, Nicole Tanquary, Valanci Villa, & Jurrita Williams. Read on to learn about their #FemRhet2025 presentations! 🧵

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Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhet & Comp @cfshrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

#FemRhet2025 is almost here! As you plan out your itinerary for next week we hope you’ll remember to check out our silent auction. Located in Hamilton Smith Hall, the silent auction will feature books, feminist merch, and handmade items all donated by our lovely attendees.

The image features a collage of auction items with the text: "Silent Auction: Support our future graduate student Feminisms and Rhetorics attendees and take home some new swag. Location: Hamilton Smith Hall"

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The indomitable Dr. Cristy Beemer and her team have planned an amazing, welcoming conference in New Hampshire. I can't wait to see old friends and make new ones (and learn new things) with everyone. See you in a few weeks! Woo hoo!

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Dear Coalition, One of my favorite things about the CFSHRC is meeting folks from other campuses through committee work. Wanna help out and connect? We hope you will complete this brief survey and to offer your assistance as we move forward. Thank you, in advance! forms.gle/QxjQTueiKRvU...

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CFSHRC Spring 2025 Volunteer Survey

Dear CFSHRC members and supporters, What a year it's been! I hope the end of the academic year brings everyone some much needed rest and joy. Many thanks to the 80+ volunteers who have served the th...

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Trevor Aleo @mraleosays.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Student: Teacher, why do we learn? Socrates: For life! Freire: For liberation! Dewey: For democracy! Neoliberal EduWonks: To mitigate overhead costs for employers and increase future projections of GDP!

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hey Lowellians (MA) and Lowell-adjacent friends. Sad about Mill No 5 closing? I sure am. But I'm delighted that a committed group of folks are building a new community space. Consider a donation to this group starting the Hive: Public Market. Share the word. We can do this: gofund.me/4dc0ebe6

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Donate to Hive: A Public Market in Lowell Massachusetts, organized by Rachel Chandler

Aid our quest to make a new home for small businesses in the wake of Mil… Rachel Chandler needs your support for Hive: A Public Market in Lowell Massachusetts

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Hey Rhet/Comp Grad Students (and the folks who support them. We're hosting two, virtual grad student open houses for the CFSHRC next week. Spread the word. It's super casual, but you have to register to get the link. Here's the info: cfshrc.org/youre-invite...

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You’re Invited: Graduate Engagement Committee Feminist Coalition Open House (1/21 OR 1/22) – CFSHRC

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Mine: . . . we need to continue to engage transnational conversations with more sustainable methods that acknowledge everyday webs of influence as a way of holding ourselves accountable for our role in the messes we inhabit, “for the hell of it,” and for radical feminist “love of the world.”

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The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Feminist Rhetoric

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Feminist Rhetoric explores the histories, concerns, and possible futures of feminist rhetorical work in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Featuring work fr...

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hey #TeamRhetoric, Call for Application for Digital Media and Outreach Director for CFSHRC! Due: 1/31/2025. Are you active on social media and/or do you study social media rhetorics and writing? If so, the CFSHRC would love for you to apply to be the next DMOD cfshrc.org/apply-to-be-...

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Apply to be the next Digital Media and Outreach Director (2025-2027) – CFSHRC

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

UPDATE: Deadline has been graciously extended until December 8th at midnight (EST).

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Today's the deadline, and proposing an individual paper requires a 250 word abstract. Come talk, think, and collaborate about the feminist rhetorics and writing with us in New Hampshire in July. There will be affordable lodging in dorms (as well as conference hotels). Would love to meet y'all IRL!

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Hey feminist and queer rhetoric and writing scholars! It's not too late to propose something for Feminisms and Rhetorics 2025! Come to beautiful New Hampshire this summer and let's make s'mores and talk feminist teaching and writing: femrhet2025.cfshrc.org

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Nurturing the Feminist Revolution: A More Inclusive Future

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I guarantee a timely response to all inquiries. I'd love to work with some newly minted PhDs who want a supportive publishing experience, so please share with grad students and post-docs. Feel free to like or reshare, too. 4/4

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Even if you just have an idea, I'd love to hear about what you're working on. Please, send/share this announcement to anyone who might be interested. 3/4

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I'm the editor of a peer-reviewed book series, looking for projects that speak to interdisciplinary audiences, and interrogate the relationship of pedagogy and activism with theoretical concerns ranging from feminisms, anti-racism, education, & more! 2/4

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

CALLING ALL Scholarly Writers: Now that the transition to Bloomsbury is complete, we are ready to review projects related to cultural studies/pedagogy/activism. 1/4

Lexington Books: an Imprint of Bloomsbury. Cultural Studies/Pedagogy/Activism: A series edited by Rebecca S. Richards. The flyer contains information on the series including this blurb: This series offers books that engage with questions about the intersection of contemporary culture studies, critical pedagogy, and activism. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please contact Rebecca Richards at rebecca_richards at uml.edu or Holly Buchanan at holly.buchanana at bloomsbury.com

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This is awesome! Thanks for the share. I've been grappling with a game design unit in my intro to video game studies course, but this really helps!

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Thanks, Megan! I hope there's something useful in it for you and your work.

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Rebecca Richards (she/her) @rhetorrichards.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

It's been a long time coming, but it's here! Not Playing Around: Feminist & Queer Rhetorics in Videogames, is out! It was a dream in grad school to publish in the Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms series, and somehow it came true! parlorpress.com/products/not...

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Not Playing Around: Feminist and Queer Rhetorics in Videogames

Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms. Examines how videogames function rhetorically to have material, affective, and embodied consequences. Richards researches videogames that support serious play that ...

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