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# Society of the Third Sophistic

Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design

## Posts

- [Lane Riggs and Dr. Hannah Taylor Published in Peitho!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/22/lane-riggs-and-dr-hannah-taylor-published-in-peitho/) - Lane Riggs and Dr. Hannah Taylor were recently published in Peitho: Journal of the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric and Composition, Volume 25 Issue 3, Spring 2023. Click each photo below to see their work! Abstract: Which rhetorics are collective? What documents count as evidence worthy of an archival collection? How do
- [Hannah Taylor Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/16/hannah-taylor-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Hannah Taylor successfully defended her dissertation on June 16th, 2023! Her dissertation is titled, “Unruly Periods: Reproductive Futurities and the Rhetorics of Menstruation” Taylor’s committee included: Michelle Smith, English (Chair); Heather Adams, UNC-Greensboro; Kristen Okamoto, Communication; and Jordan Frith, English. Congratulations, Dr. Taylor!
- [CFP: Kenneth Burke, the Humanities, and Agency in the Era of AI and Film Festival](http://thirdsophistic.org/2025/02/28/cfp-kenneth-burke-the-humanities-and-agency-in-the-era-of-ai-and-film-festival/) - See the CFP Linked HERE!
- [Copy Editor Position!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2025/02/28/copy-editor-position/) - MFS Modern Fiction Studies is currently looking for a professional copyeditor. We’re a quarterly journal and publish roughly eight essays an issue, along with short book reviews in our general issues, which appear typically twice a year. Email Dr. Robert (Bob) Marzec at rmarzec[AT]purdue.edu to express interest in this position.
- ["Fashion Before Plus-Size: bodies, bias, and the birth of an industry" Book Review by Jessie Reynolds-Clay](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/08/12/fashion-before-plus-size-bodies-bias-and-the-birth-of-an-industry-book-review-by-jessie-reynolds-clay/) - RCID Student Jessie Reynolds-Clay published a book review for Fat Studies Journal. Check it out HERE! This book is a solid resource for scholars in feminism, embodiment, rhetorics of health and medicine, and women's and gender studies.
- ["Barcode" by Dr. Jordan Frith](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/08/12/barcode-by-dr-jordan-frith/) - Barcodes are about as ordinary as an object can be. Billions of them are scanned each day and they impact everything from how we shop to how we travel to how the global economy is managed. But few people likely give them more than a second thought. In a way, the barcode's ordinariness is
- [Kaitlyn Samons Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/07/22/1241/) - Kaitlyn Samons defended her dissertation on July 9, 2024. Her dissertation is titled, “On Counter-Memes: A Rhetorical Study of Allyship in Social Media Memetics From 2015-2024” Samon’s committee included: Jan Rune Holmevik, (Emeritus RCID, Chair); Darren Linvill (Communication); Patrick Warren (Economics); and Gabriel Hankins (English) Congratulations, Dr. Samons!
- [The S3S Officer Election is Underway!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/04/29/the-s3s-election-is-underway/) - It's that exciting time of year again! Nominations are in, and we're eagerly anticipating the announcement of our newest S3S Officers for the 2024-2025 school year! The ballots have made their way into current RCID students' and candidates' inboxes (see email from our current President, Lane). Make your voice heard—cast your vote before 5
- [RCID Scholar Spotlight! Shantell Hinton-Hill](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/04/24/rcid-scholar-spotlight-shantell-hinton-hill/) - "Writing that story gave me the license to be big. It gave me the agency to be the commentator of my world rather than a passive participant in a world controlled by others." First year RCID Student, Shantell Hinton-Hill shares with us her journey to Clemson and the inspirations behind her work. Hinton-Hill primary research
- [Amy Boone Mund Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/04/15/amy-boone-mund-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Amy Boone Mund defended her dissertation on April 10, 2024. Her dissertation is titled, “A Rhetorical-Sociological Understanding of Emotion" Boone Mund’s committee included: David Blakesley (Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies); June Pilcher (Psychology); Darren Linvill (Communication); and Erin Ash (Communication) Congratulations, Dr. Boone Mund!
- [Haley Swartz Published in Women's Studies in Communication ](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/03/01/haley-swartz-published-in-womens-studies-in-communication/) - Haley Swartz was recently published in Women's Studies in Communication, Volume 47 Issue 1. Check out the article HERE! Abstract: New materialist methods often frame networked images as dynamic, bouncing across the network in contiguous and proximate iterations. Positing that a networked life of an image stalls, this article seeks to understand when and
- [Celebrating RCID's Recent Graduates!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/01/25/celebrating-rcids-recent-graduates/) - Congratulations to Dr. Shelley Lloyd, Dr. Heather Hartness, and Dr. Jonathan Burgess!
- [Jonathan Burgess Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/01/25/jonathan-burgess-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Jonathan Burgess defended his dissertation on November 10, 2023. His dissertation is titled, “Forced Displacement, Forced Perspective: The Rhetorics of Refugee Experience" Burgess’s committee included: Cynthia Haynes (Chair, Professor Emerita of RCID), David Blakesley (RCID, IDS), Andreea Mihalache (Architecture), and Ufuk Ersoy (Architecture) Congratulations, Dr. Burgess!
- [Shelley Lloyd Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/01/25/shelley-lloyd-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Shelley Lloyd defended her dissertation on November 10, 2023. Her dissertation is titled, "Trash, Fragments, and Breaking Things: Toward a Grotesque Cripistemology for Disabled Life Writing" Lloyd’s committee included: Dr. David Blakesley, Interdisciplinary Studies (Chair); Dr. Nic Brown (English); Dr. June Pilcher (Psychology); Dr. Hugh Spitler (Public Health Sciences) Congratulations, Dr. Lloyd!
- [Heather Hartness Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/01/25/heather-hartness-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Heather Hartness defended her dissertation on November 16, 2023 Her dissertation is titled, "A Burkean Herstory: Liminal Narratives in the Life and Work of Kenneth Burke" Hartness’s committee included: David Blakesley (Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies); Cynthia Haynes (Emeritus College); Rebecca Shimoni Stoil (History); Ann George (Texas Christian University, English) Congratulations, Dr. Hartness!
- [RCID Alumna Charlotte Lucke Returns Home to Lead Clemson World Magazine](http://thirdsophistic.org/2024/01/24/rcid-alumnae-charlotte-lucke-returns-home-to-lead-clemson-world-magazine/) - RCID graduate Charlotte Lucke is now the managing editor for Clemson World. Clemson World tells the stories of alumni and donors thrice annually through creative and innovative writing, design, photography, video and technology. “I love it here,” Lucke said. “Clemson has this reputation and following that is so strong. People are in the Clemson Family
- [Care Feminisms, Crip Futures CFP!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/10/13/care-feminisms-crip-futures-cfp/) - Care Feminisms, Crip Futures Call for Papers! See the entire call and more information here: https://wgssouth.org/conference RCID will be sponsoring the event with some funds, and Dr. Clare Mullaney encourages RCID students to submit a proposal. University of South Carolina Upstate - Spartanburg, SCThursday, March 28 – Saturday, March 30, 2024 Keynote Speakers: Dr. Laura
- [RCID at the Feminisms and Rhetorics 2023 Deconference in Atlanta, Georgia!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/10/04/rcid-at-the-feminisms-and-rhetorics-2023-deconference-in-atlanta-georgia/) - Many RCID Feminist Scholars presented at the Feminisms and Rhetorics Deconference in Atlanta, Georgia, this past weekend from September 30th-October 3rd! The theme of this year's conference was Feminisms And Reckonings: Interrogating Histories and Harms, Implementing Restorative Practices. RCID faculty member Dr. Michelle Smith (Clemson University) presented on a panel with Jean Bessette, University
- [New Graduate Student Organization: the LaVerne Williams-White Association (LWWA)!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/09/07/new-graduate-student-organization-the-laverne-williams-white-association-lwwa/) - An invitation! We wanted to take a moment to introduce a new graduate student organization: the LaVerne Williams-White Association (LWWA). This organization is in association with Call My Name. The LWWA aims to strengthen the relationship between the Black community of Clemson University faculty, staff, and students with the City of Clemson community members and
- [Kaitlyn Samons and Justin "Shay" Easler Published in Itinera: Revista di filosofia e teoria delle arti!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/08/16/kaitlyn-samons-and-justin-shay-easler-published-in-itinera-revista-di-filosofia-e-teoria-delle-arti/) - Kaitlyn Samons and Justin "Shay" Easler were recently published in Itinera: Revista di filosofia e teoria delle arti! Click the photo below to see their work! Abstract Man has often written about the creation of the monster. The monstrous figure frequently appears in a way that differentiates itself from the human by its grotesqueness, its
- [Back to School at Y Beach!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/08/11/back-to-school-at-y-beach/) - You're invited to a back to school gathering at Y Beach! Come on out and meet/catch up with your RCID community! See info below. When: Sat, August 19 from 3PM-5PMWhere: 245 YMCA Cir, Seneca, SC 29678Who: RCID CommunityWhy: To hangout, catch up and relax before the craziness begins!
- [Sheila Dodson Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/07/19/sheila-dodson-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Sheila Dodson defended her dissertation on July 18th, 2023! Her dissertation is titled, “Genealogical Blackness: Listening Rhetorically to Identities, Ancestors, and the Legacies of Slavery in Archival Spaces" Dodson’s committee included: Dr. David Blakesley, English (Co-Chair); Dr. Abel Bartley, History (Co-Chair); Dr. Frankie Felder, Professor Emerita and Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School; & Dr. Ufuk
- [Jennifer Duck Brown Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/07/13/jennifer-duck-brown-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Jennifer Duck Brown defended her dissertation on July 13th, 2023! Her dissertation is titled, "Social Distortion: Disinformation, Polarization, and the Politics of Identity in an Online World" Duck Brown's committee included: Cynthia Haynes (Chair); Jan Holmevik, RCID, Darren Linvill, Communication Studies; and Mary Ellen Pethel, Global Leadership Studies (Belmont University). Congratulations, Dr. Duck Brown!
- [JOB ALERT: UNC-Chapel Hill, Teaching Assistant Professors](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/07/job-alert-unc-chapel-hill-teaching-assistant-professors/) - See the job posting below. Title: Teaching Assistant ProfessorVacancy ID: FAC0004561Position Number (if applicable): 20055739, 20055349Department: English and Comp Literature - 311500This posting can be accessed directly at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/258640 by applicants when it is posted internally. Courtney Rivard is open to any questions about the position- crivard[at]email[dot]unc[dot]edu
- [S3S Welcomes New RCID Students!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/07/s3s-welcomes-new-rcid-students/) - We are very excited to welcome our newest group of Ph.D. students to the RCID program here at Clemson! Learn a little about their research interests below! Follow us on Twitter for happenings and news!
- [Dr. Sarah Richardson Accepts Position at the University of Virginia](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/06/dr-sarah-richardson-accepts-position-at-the-university-of-virginia/) - Dr. Sarah Richardson recently accepted a position in the Writing and Rhetoric Department at the University of Virginia. Sarah will be joining the UVA team this fall! "I’ve worked for this moment my entire life and it’s surreal it has arrived. Today I became Dr. Sarah Richardson as I passed my dissertation defense! I’m so
- [RCID presents at 4C's '23](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/02/28/rcid-presents-at-4cs-23/) - Many RCID alumni and current students presented at the Conference on College Composition and Communication in Chicago from February 15-18, 2023. Dr. Whitney Jordan Adams, Visiting Assistant Professor of English, Rhetoric, and Writing at Berry College, presented on a panel alongside Dr. Cameron Bushnell on Thursday night. This panel studied the lit/comp divide that undermines the
- [Sarah Richardson Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/06/sarah-richardson-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Sarah Richardson successfully defended her dissertation on June 5th, 2023! Her dissertation is titled, "Buried Forensics: A Rhetorical/Material Analysis of Gendered Death." Richardson's committee included: Michelle Smith, English (Chair); Megan Eatman, English; Katherine Weisensee, Anthropology; and Lee Wilson, History. Congratulations, Dr. Richardson!
- [Sethunya Mokoko Successfully Passes Dissertation Defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/06/06/sethunya-mokoko-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Sethunya Mokoko successfully defended his dissertation on June 5th, 2023! His dissertation is titled, "Storytelling in Motion: Rhetorical Approaches to Autoethnography, Critical Pedagogy, and African Filmmaking" Mokoko's committee included: Cynthia Haynes, English (Chair); David Blakesley, English; Sarah Arroyo, USC-Long Beach; Stephen Cooper, USC-Long Beach; and Victor J. Vitanza, Clemson Emeritus. Congratulations, Dr. Mokoko!
- [S3S Welcomes New Officers for the 2023-2024 School Year](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/05/31/s3s-welcomes-new-officers-for-the-2023-2024-school-year/) - S3S officially welcomes new officers for the 2023-2024 school year. The mission of the Society of the Third Sophistic is to "engender an atmosphere of professionalism, collegiality, unity, and scholarly prominence among its members in order to encourage and strengthen academic and professional pursuits in fields related to rhetorics, communication, and information design.” President: Lane
- [Dr. Jacob Richter accepts position at George Washington University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/05/15/dr-jacob-richter-accepts-position-at-george-washington-university/) - RCID alum Dr. Jacob Richter recently accepted a position as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Writing at the George Washington University in Washington DC. Congratulations, Jacob! Dr. Richter was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Communication at Georgia Institute of Technology after he graduated from Clemson.
- [Congratulations to Spring 2023 Graduates!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/05/15/congratulations-to-spring-2023-graduates/) - Congratulations to the Spring 2023 RCID graduates: Dr. Matt Chambers, Dr. Nicholas Rader, Dr. June Furr, Dr. Sarah Cooper and Dr. David Whaley-Wheems! Dr. Chamber graduated December 2022.
- [Gabrielle Wilkosz awarded the Thomas E. Douglass Award for Excellence in Teaching](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/04/12/gabrielle-wilkosz-awarded-the-thomas-e-douglass-award-for-excellence-in-teaching/) - First-year Gabrielle Wilkosz was recently awarded the Thomas E. Douglass Award for Excellence in Teaching at the honors and awards ceremony in March. Gabrielle writes: "Clemson University's College of Architecture, Arts & Humanities hosts an honors and awards ceremony each spring. This spring was different for me as I not only nominated others but, unbeknownst
- [Nicholas Rader successfully passes dissertation defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/04/12/nicholas-rader-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Nicholas Rader successfully defended his dissertation on April 7, 2023, on Zoom. His dissertation is titled, "The Myth of Perfection: Charting the Rhetoric of Veteran Disability for a Course to Stability." His committee included: Dr. Ufuk Ersoy, Architecture (Chair); Dr. Aga Skrodzka, English; Dr. David Blakesley, English; and Dr. Gary Griswold, English. Congratulations, Dr. Rader!
- [June Furr successfully passes dissertation defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/04/12/june-furr-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - June Furr successfully presented her dissertation defense on April 6, 2023, via Zoom. Her dissertation is titled, "Circumventing Ableism: A Grounded Theory Study Exploring Rhetorical Caregiver Strategies to Promote a Positive Disability Identity." Her committee included: Dr. David Blakesley, English (Chair); Dr. Clare Mullaney, English; Dr. Cynthia Pury, Psychology; Dr. Kristin Okamoto, Communication. Congratulations, Dr. June Furr!
- [David Whaley-Weems successfully passes dissertation defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/04/12/david-whaley-weems-successfully-passes-dissertation-defense/) - David Whaley-Weems successfully presented his dissertation defense on April 5, 2023, via Zoom. The defense started with David's presentation, followed by Q&A with the public audience. His dissertation is titled, "The Erasure of Rural West Texas Voices in Higher Education Institutions." His dissertation committee included: Dr. Rhondda Thomas, English (Chair); Dr. David Blakesley, English; Dr. Ufuk Ersoy, Architecture; and Dr.
- [UT Austin hiring Writing Assessment Specialist](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/29/ut-austin-hiring-writing-assessment-specialist/) - The University of Texas at Austin is hiring through OnRamps. OnRamps is one of The University of Texas at Austin’s signature initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities across the state of Texas. The university offer distance education through a dual enrollment model for high school students to engage in authentic college experiences.
- [Rebecca Rea Ross passes comprehensive exams](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/29/rebecca-rea-ross-passes-comprehensive-exams/) - Rebecca Rea Ross successfully passed her comprehensive exams on March 28. She is now a Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Rebecca's research analyzes agency, belief, and the role of women in Evangelical and Reconstructionist faith communities. Her research is titled "Bargaining for Survival." Congratulations, Rebecca!
- [Sarah Cooper passes dissertation defense](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/12/sarah-cooper-passes-dissertation-defense/) - Sarah Cooper, PhD, passed her dissertation defense on Feb. 27. Dr. Cooper's presentation was on her dissertation “'We Felt Powerful and Rebellious': Contested Spaces, Lesbian Identity, and the Evolution of Separatism." Her dissertation project explores how spatial practices intersect with lesbian identity. Congratulations, Dr. Cooper!
- [Mari Ramler published in Rhetoric Society Quarterly](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/27/mari-ramler-published-in-rhetoric-society-quarterly/) - Dr. Mari Ramler, Associate Professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, was recently published in Rhetoric Society Quarterly (RSQ). Her article is titled, "When God Hurts: The Rhetoric of Religious Trauma as Epistemic Pain." The abstract reads: "This essay examines religious trauma by introducing two critical terms to rhetoricians, especially those working in mental health
- [Claflin University hiring Tenure-Track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Comm. with expertise in PR](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/15/claflin-university-hiring-tenure-track-instructor-assistant-professor-of-mass-comm-with-expertise-in-pr/) - ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Mass Communications invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Communications with expertise in Public Relations for the Fall 2023 semester. The candidate should have completed a minimum of a master’s degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations, or related discipline at the time of hire and have demonstrated experience in the public relations field at a national
- [Claflin University seeks applications for a Tenure-Track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Communications](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/15/claflin-university-seeks-applications-for-a-tenure-track-instructor-assistant-professor-of-mass-communications/) - The Department of Mass Communications invites applications for a tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Communications with expertise in Broadcast Journalism for the Fall 2023 semester. The candidate should have completed a minimum of a master’s degree in broadcasting, video, journalism, mass communication or a closely related field and have teaching and industry experience in TV news broadcasting and sports. The incumbent must
- [Carolina Rhetoric Graduate Conference 2023 accepting papers](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/12/carolina-rhetoric-graduate-conference-2023-accepting-papers/) - The Rhetoric Society of America Graduate Chapter at the University of South Carolina presents the 2023 Carolina Rhetoric Graduate Conference. The conference encourages you to consider Free Play as both a concept and an academic practice. What would you do if you had an academic Free Play? Waht do you believe would benefit from a
- [Amy Boone Mund passes comprehensive exams](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/12/amy-boone-mund-passes-comprehensive-exams/) - Amy Boone Mund successfully passed her RCID comprehensive examinations on Friday, March 10. Her comprehensive exams were titled "Affect Labeling in the Media: The Socialization, Communication, and Rhetoric of Emotion." Amy has now advanced to candidacy (ABD) and will continue with her dissertation research. Congratulations, Amy!
- [Hannah Taylor accepts position at Duke University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/03/07/hannah-taylor-accepts-position-at-duke-university/) - PhD candidate Hannah Taylor recently accepted a position at Duke University. Hannah will be joining the Thompson Writing Program at Duke in the fall. "Now that the contract is signed and my shirt has arrived, I’m literally beyond thrilled to be joining the faculty of the Thompson Writing Program," Hannah wrote on Facebook. "I have about
- [Dr. Mari Ramler published in Taco Bell Quarterly Vol. 6](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/02/27/dr-mari-ramler-published-in-taco-bell-quarterly-vol-6/) - Dr. Mari Ramler, Associate Professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, was recently published in Taco Bell Quarterly, Volume 6. Her poem is titled "Dear White Women," and can be read here. The letters to the editors write in their acknowledgements: "Become a writer anyway. Now is the perfect time to start a novel, a
- [Dr. Jacob Richter published in Computers and Composition](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/02/06/dr-jacob-richter-published-in-computers-and-composition/) - Dr. Jacob Richter, Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, was just published in the Computers and Composition journal. His article argues that rhetorical invention in social media environments includes key differences from invention in other spaces and thus demands its own specific consideration that foregrounds its contributing elements. When invention occurs on social
- [Dr. Eda Özyeşilpınar published in edited special issue "Reconfiguring Dissettlement"](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/02/01/dr-eda-ozyesilpinar-published-in-edited-special-issue-reconfiguring-dissettlement/) - Dr. Eda Özyeşilpınar published in the themed issue “Reconfiguring Dissettlement: Fugitive Bodies in Fungible Places,” edited by Michael Lechuga and John Ackerman. "Working on this article was a journey-lots of revisions and conversations I had with such amazing, brilliant, and supportive editors," Eda said. "I am really proud of the work I did and I
- [University of Virginia invites applications for three Assistant Professors of English positions](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/01/31/university-of-virginia-invites-applications-for-three-assistant-professors-of-english-positions/) - The Writing and Rhetoric Program at the University of Virginia invites applications for three Assistant Professors of English, general faculty, beginning August 25, 2023. These are three-year, tenure-ineligible appointments with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon available funding, satisfactory performance, and need for the positions. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester, typically two
- [SWIP sessions for the spring semester](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/01/15/swip-sessions-for-the-spring-semester/) - There are four SWIP sessions scheduled for the spring semester. The sessions are as follows. Check your email for Zoom information! DATE: Monday, Feb. 13th from 5PM - 6PM EST. GUESTS: Oren Bruton, Technical Writing SUB: Tech Writing/Editing as a profession. Oren has also had a full-time lecturer position and will be able to speak
- [Teaching-Track Position at Johns Hopkins University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/01/09/teaching-track-position-at-johns-hopkins-university/) - Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Technical CommunicationJohns Hopkins University The Professional Communication Program at Johns Hopkins University seeks candidates for a teaching-track faculty position in technical writing and professional communication. All candidates must be student-centered teachers with documented success in the classroom. Strong candidates will be able to design and teach technical communication courses within the
- [UC Santa Barbara Writing Program Hiring Lecturer](http://thirdsophistic.org/2023/01/03/uc-santa-barbara-writing-program-hiring-lecturer/) - POSITION OVERVIEW Percent time: 100%Anticipated start: July 1, 2023APPLICATION WINDOW: Open date: December 5, 2022Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those
- [Heather Hartness Bodiford passes examinations](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/13/heather-hartness-bodiford-passes-examinations/) - Please join me in congratulating Heather Hartness Bodiford for successfully defending her RCID comprehensive exams on Dec 6. Heather is now ABD! Congratulations, Heather!
- [Dr. Matt Chambers graduates](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/22/dr-matt-chambers-graduates/) - RCID student Matt Chambers graduated today, Dec. 21, 2022. Congratulations, Dr. Chambers! Dr. Jan Holmevik wrote on his Facebook: "It was a pleasure and a privilege to have been part of your doctoral journey. Congratulations on attaining your Doctor of Philosophy degree from Clemson University today!"
- [Julia Longaker passes examinations](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/13/julia-longaker-passes-examinations/) - Julia Longaker passed her fourth RCID exam, which was a multimedia presentation on her dissertation topic. Her fourth exam took place on Dec. 5. She is now ABD! Congratulations, Julia!
- [Dr. Eda Özyeşilpınar awarded Teaching Initiative Award for Early Career Faculty](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/22/dr-eda-ozyesilpinar-awarded-teaching-initiative-award-for-early-career-faculty/) - Dr. Eda Özyeşilpınar was awarded the Teaching Initiative Award for Early Career Faculty for 2022 at Illinois State University. This is her third year teaching English at Illinois State University. Every year, ISU recognizes its most outstanding teachers through the Outstanding University Teacher Award program. By honoring such individuals, the university demonstrates its commitment to teaching
- [Hannah Taylor, Haley Swartz, Jacob Richter, and Mary McDermott published by Composition Forum](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/16/hannah-taylor-haley-swartz-jacob-richter-and-mary-mcdermott-published-by-composition-forum/) - One RCID alum, one PhD candidate, and two RCID students were published in Composition Forum, Issue 50! Congratulations, Hannah, Haley, Jacob, and Mary! The four penned a program profile titled, "Rethinking the Rhet Comp PhD: An Interdisciplinary and Rhetoric-Centered Approach to Graduate Studies at Clemson University." In the profile, they looked at how the RCID
- [Andrew Moore passes comprehensive examinations](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/13/andrew-moore-passes-comprehensive-examinations/) - Andrew Moore is now a PhD candidate! He officially passed his comprehensive examinations today, Dec. 12. "Thanks so much to my committee and cohort for their support, and to my wife for holding down the fort while her husband was more or less absentee for weeks at a time," he wrote in a Facebook post.
- [Congratulations to Kaitlyn Samons on passing her exams!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/12/02/congratulations-to-kaitlyn-samons-on-passing-her-exams/) - Kaitlyn Samons successfully passed her RCID examinations today! She is now officially a candidate for the degree of PhD. Her dissertation committee includes Drs. Jan Holmevik, Darren Linvill, Gabriel Hankins, and Patrick Warren. Congratulations, Kaitlyn!
- [Belmont Abbey College seeking TT Assistant Professor in English](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/29/belmont-abbey-college-seeking-tt-assistant-professor-in-english/) - Position Summary Belmont Abbey College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in Writing. Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant and expanding Writing minor by developing upper-level courses in digital writing and in the candidate’s specialty. The position entails regular teaching in the core Rhetoric and Writing
- [Louisiana State University to host 6th Annual Languages and Literatures conference](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/22/louisiana-state-university-to-host-6th-annual-languages-and-literatures-conference/) - Louisiana State University is set to host the 6th Annual Languages and Literatures Conference virtually from March 9-11, 2023. The theme is "Conflict: Global Perspectives." The conference asks participants to consider the relationship between literature and language and conflict and, more importantly, how literature and language 'do' conflict, how they complicate and are complicated by notions and irreconcilabilities of
- [Rebecca Rea Ross, Jennifer Duck Brown, and William Ordeman present at National Communication Association conference](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/18/rebecca-rea-ross-jennifer-duck-brown-and-william-ordeman-present-at-national-communication-association-conference/) - Rebecca Rea Ross, PhD candidate Jennifer Duck Brown, and William Ordeman recently presented at the National Communication Association annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference was from November 17-20, 2022. The conference theme was "Honoring PLACE: People, Liberation, Advocacy, Community, and Environment." "To hug my friends after only knowing them online for
- [Drs. Eda Özyeşilpınar and Diane Beltran published in collection Methods and Methodologies for Research in Digital Writing and Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/17/dr-eda-ozyesilpinar-published-in-collection-methods-and-methodologies-for-research-in-digital-writing-and-rhetoric/) - Drs. Diane Beltran and Eda Özyeşilpınar recently had their chapter, "Digital Story-Mapping" published in the collection Methods and Methodologies for Research in Digital Writing and Rhetoric: Centering Positionality in Computers and Writing Scholarship, Volumes 1 and 2. Methods and Methodologies explores how researchers theorize, design, enact, reflect on, and revise digital writing research. The contributors
- [Hannah Taylor published in collection "Who Makes the Franchise?"](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/16/hannah-taylor-published-in-collection-who-makes-the-franchise/) - Hannah Taylor, PhD candidate, was published in the book collection, "Who Makes the Franchise?" About the book: Fans and the billion-dollar franchises in which they participate have together become powerful agents within popular culture. These franchises have launched avenues for fans to expand and influence the stories that they tell. This book examines those fan-driven
- [Heather Hartness Bodiford presents at South Atlantic Modern Language Association conference](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/16/heather-hartness-bodiford-presents-at-south-atlantic-modern-language-association-conference/) - The South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA) conference was supposed to be in Jacksonville, Florida, this past weekend, but it was moved virtually because of the hurricane. Heather Hartness Bodiford presented some of her research at the conference. Heather's project is titled, "Dickensian Depictions of Disability." In this project, she looks at Charles Dickens'
- [Louisiana State University Seeking Assistant Professor in English](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/11/louisiana-state-university-seeking-assistant-professor-in-english/) - Job Description: The English Department at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a tenure‐track position in English Education at the level of assistant professor to begin August 2023. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the teaching of English Language Arts in middle and high schools, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in
- [University of Arkansas Seeking Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/10/university-of-arkansas-seeking-assistant-professor-of-rhetoric-and-composition/) - locations Fayetteville time type Full time job requisition id R0025577 Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Workday on My Apps. Simply enter "Find Jobs" in the Workday search bar to view open positions. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified
- [Hannah Taylor Attends Association of Internet Researchers conference in Dublin, Ireland](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/08/hannah-taylor-attends-association-of-internet-researchers-conference-in-dublin-ireland/) - PhD candidate Hannah Taylor recently traveled to the Association of Internet Researchers conference in Dublin, Ireland. The theme of the conference was "Decolonizing the Internet," and the conference opened with a profound keynote about what it actually means to decolonize. There were scholars from information science, communication studies, rhetoric, and media studies. "My favorite part
- [RCID's Jennifer Duck Brown interviews Richard English on her podcast "Grounded on Purpose"](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/06/rcids-jennifer-duck-brown-interviews-richard-english-on-her-podcast-grounded-on-purpose/) - In the latest episode of her podcast, Grounded on Purpose, PhD candidate Jennifer Duck Brown interviews Richard English, Professor of Politics at Queen's University, Belfast, where he is also Director of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace. They have a serious and timely discussion of political violence and nationalism. You can listen to
- [Boise State University hiring Assistant Professor of Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/01/boise-state-university-hiring-assistant-professor-of-rhetoric/) - Job no: 497192Work type: FacultyLocation: Boise, IDCategories: Marketing and Communications, College of Arts & Sciences Job Summary The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Communication to start in Fall 2023. We seek candidates with a rhetoric emphasis who can complement and extend the department’s teaching and research expertise while using
- [South Dakota School of Mines and Technology seeking two tenure track faculty in English](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/11/01/south-dakota-school-of-mines-and-technology-seeking-two-tenure-track-faculty-in-english/) - Institution SD School of Mines Working Title Assistant Professor of English Posting Number F01055P Department SDSMT-Humanities and Social Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for two full-time, benefited, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions
- [HASTAC Scholars 2022-2024 Cohort Applications Open](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/12/hastac-scholars-2022-2024-cohort-applications-open/) - HASTAC Scholars 2022 - 2024Applications Are Open! Edit: Applications for the 2022-2024 Cohort are now due November 15! The deadline was extended. Join a community of scholars dedicated to rethinking pedagogy, learning, research, and the role of higher education today. The HASTAC Scholars program is an innovative student-driven community of graduate and undergraduate students. This year, scholars will
- [College of the Atlantic seeking Director of Writing Program](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/27/college-of-the-atlantic-seeking-director-of-writing-program/) - College of the Atlantic (COA) is searching for a faculty member in writing and rhetoric to serve as the director of COA's writing program. COA is a highly interdisciplinary college in Bar Harbor, Maine. We have roughly 350 students and 35 faculty. All students design their own major. The faculty is excited to add a
- [Brooklyn College hiring Lecturer in Composition and Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/26/brooklyn-college-hiring-lecturer-in-composition-and-rhetoric/) - Lecturer in Composition and Rhetoric (English) Job ID 25309 Location Brooklyn College Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in the Department of English with a starting date in August 2023. The Department of English celebrates the
- [Haley Swartz and Dr. Michelle Smith published in Peitho](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/21/haley-swartz-and-dr-michelle-smith-published-in-peitho/) - RCID student Haley Swartz and Dr. Michelle Smith were recently published in Peitho with their article "An Archival Analysis of the "Material Turn" of Feminist Rhetorics." The article was published in Peitho Volume 24, Issue 4. The abstract is as follows: "In narrating the story of feminist rhetorics, Michelle Smith highlights a shift from women’s
- [University of Pittsburg hiring Teaching Assistant Professor in Composition](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/20/university-of-pittsburg-hiring-teaching-assistant-professor-in-composition/) - Teaching Assistant Professor in Composition Employer University of Pittsburgh -- English Department Location details Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Salary Salary will be competitive and commensurate with e Ref Requisition# 22008422 Posted Oct 14, 2022 Position type Lecturer/instructor Organization type 4-year college or university Languages English Field Composition and rhetoric Employment category Full-time Tenure Status Non-tenure track
- [The University of Texas at El Paso hiring Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Studies](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/20/the-university-of-texas-at-el-paso-hiring-assistant-professor-of-rhetoric-and-writing-studies/) - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Studies Category: Liberal Arts Subscribe: Department: English Locations: El Paso, TX Posted: Sep 28, 2022 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 22-12 Position ID: 153843 Share About The University of Texas at El Paso: The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving
- [Coastal Carolina University hiring Assistant Professor of Digital Culture and Design](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/20/coastal-carolina-university-hiring-assistant-professor-of-digital-culture-and-design/) - Assistant Professor of Digital Culture & Design Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Summary Classification Code UG74 Pay Band 00 Internal Title Assistant Professor of Digital Culture & Design Department English Position Type PFAC - Slotted Faculty Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 9 mo. Does this position require driving? No Job Details
- [Washington State-Pullman is seeking an Assistant Professor in Digital Technology and Culture](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/20/washington-state-pullman-is-seeking-an-assistant-professor-in-digital-technology-and-culture/) - Assistant Professor - Digital Technology and Culture Apply locations Pullman, WA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-7279 Title: 270-NN - Assistant Professor Business Title: Assistant Professor - Digital Technology and Culture Additional Titles: Location: WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS Employee Type:
- [Gabrielle Wilkosz to participate in Writers' Harvest 2022](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/19/gabrielle-wilkosz-to-participate-in-writers-harvest-2022/) - Congratulations to our own Gabrielle Wilkosz! Clemson University’s award-winning poet Su Cho and prose writer AnthonyCorreale will read at the 2022 Writers’ Harvest, a literary benefit reading for ClemsonUniversity’s Paw Pantry on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Self Auditorium at the Strom Thurmond Institute, located
- [First year Gabrielle Wilkosz wins preliminary round in Three Minute Thesis](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/19/first-year-gabrielle-wilkosz-wins-preliminary-round-in-three-minute-thesis/) - First year Gabrielle Wilkosz won the preliminary rounds for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and came in first place in the PhD Student and Masters Student Competition. Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland which challenges graduate students to present a compelling oration on their thesis
- [RCID Research Forum: alum Dr. Lauren Woolbright to give talk](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/18/rcid-research-forum-alum-dr-lauren-woolbright-to-give-talk/) - On Monday, October 24, we are honored to present as our 146th guest speaker on research, Dr. Lauren Woolbright, Associate Professor and Chair of Communication and New Media Studies at Alma College in Michigan. An RCID graduate, Dr. Woolbright is our Distinguished Alumni Speaker following Homecoming weekend. She will present a talk entitled "Giving Pandemic
- [HASTAC 23 Conference CFP](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/13/hastac-23-conference-cfp/) - Call for proposals Deadline: October 31, 2022 On June 8–10, 2023, the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (HASTAC), in partnership with Pratt Institute, will be guests on Lenapehoking—the traditional and unceded homeland of the Lenape people, past, present, and future—facilitating a conference at the intersection of thinking, making, and justice work. The
- [The Big Rhetorical Podcast Fellowship Program](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/13/the-big-rhetorical-podcast-fellowship-program/) - The Big Rhetorical Podcast Fellowship Program The Big Rhetorical Podcast promotes the work of graduate students on the podcast, particularly through our Emerging Scholar Series. This is a paid opportunity. Payment is $200. The Big Rhetorical Podcast seeks a graduate student to serve as The Big Rhetorical Podcast Fellow for the 2022-2023 academic year. The
- [Clemson University Seeks Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor in English to Lead FYC](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/12/clemson-university-seeks-advanced-assistant-associate-professor-in-english-to-lead-fyc/) - Clemson University: College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities: English Location Clemson, SC Open Date Sep 30, 2022 Description Advanced Assistant/Associate Professor in English, Director of First-Year Composition Clemson University’s English Department seeks an outstanding scholar and teacher for a tenure-track/tenured position at either the advanced assistant or associate professor rank to direct the first-year composition
- [IWAC 23 CFP Deadline Extended](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/11/iwac-23-cfp-deadline-extended/) - The deadline for submitting proposals for the IWAC 2023 conference at Clemson has been extended to October 31. IWAC 2023 is the 16th International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. The conference chairs would love to have current and former students of the RCID program present and/or attend! Here's information about the conference and the CFP: Our
- [2023 International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference to be hosted at Clemson University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/17/2023-international-writing-across-the-curriculum-conference-to-be-hosted-at-clemson-university/) - The 16th International Writing Across the Curriculum (IWAC) Conference will be held in June 2023 at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. It will take place June 14 through June 17, 2023. IWAC is a biennial conference for scholars from the United States and abroad to gather together and continue conversations around how writing and language
- [Michigan State University Hiring Assistant Professor of Experience Architecture program](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/11/michigan-state-university-hiring-assistant-professor-of-experience-architecture-program/) - Assistant Professor-Tenure System Job no: 818542Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And LettersDepartment: Writing Rhetoric And American Culture 10004054Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: 65000.00-80000.00 Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East LansingCategories: Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures
- [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hiring Assistant Professor of Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/11/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill-hiring-assistant-professor-of-rhetoric/) - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Interested candidates should send (1) a cover letter that addresses all minimum and any preferred qualifications met; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a description of teaching philosophy and approaches; (4) a sample syllabus; (5) teaching evaluations for one class where you
- [Dr. Jacob Richter presents at SIGDOC 2022](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/10/dr-jacob-richter-presents-at-sigdoc-2022/) - Dr. Jacob Richter, and Daniel Liddle, Victoria Braegger, Allison Durazzi, Yoonji Kim, Elena Kalodner-Martin co-wrote a proceeding at SIGDOC 2022. This proceeding was titled: "Channeling Experience: Reflections on Developing a Technical Communication YouTube Channel." The proceeding is about their YouTube channel, More Than Memos. The proceeding's abstract is: "This experience report shares reflections and observations from launching a
- [CFP for The University of Strasbourg Symposium on Usability and Design](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/10/cfp-for-the-university-of-strasbourg-symposium-on-usability-and-design/) - Call for Participation/Proposals The University of Strasbourg Symposium on Usability and Design (Done in collaboration with Louisiana Tech University) 31 March-1 April 2023 in Strasbourg, France Symposium Theme: Re-thinking Usability and Design: Examining Connections to Technical Communication and Localization Proposals Due: Monday, 9 January 2023 Location: University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Symposium
- [CFP for Associate Editor of Peitho](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/10/cfp-for-associate-editor-of-peitho/) - The Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric and Composition (CFSHRC) seeks an Associate Editor for Peitho (https://cfshrc.org/peitho-journal/), its quarterly peer-reviewed online journal. The Associate Editor holds primary responsibility for book reviews (identifying new titles for review, soliciting reviewers, working with reviews to revise and edit reviews prior to publication, etc.) in each
- [CFP for Technical Communication Quarterly Editor](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/10/cfp-for-technical-communication-quarterly-editor/) - Search for Editor and Host Institution Technical Communication Quarterly The Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW) is seeking an editor and institutional home for Technical Communication Quarterly for a five-year, renewable commitment to begin June 1, 2023. The appointed editor will begin training underneath the current editor in spring 2023 and officially assume editorship
- [Dr. Kailan Smith Sindelar presents at SIGDOC 2022](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/09/dr-kailan-smith-sindelar-presents-at-sigdoc-2022/) - Dr. Jordan Frith, Pearce Professor of Professional Communication, and Dr. Kailan Smith Sindelar, recent RCID alum and Assistant Professor of Technical Writing at the University of North Florida, co-presented at SIGDOC in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, October 7. The two presented “From Microverses to the Supposed Metaverse: Design Insights and Visions of a VR Future." SIGDOC is the
- [University of New Mexico Seeking to Hire Assistant Professor in Race and Communication](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/07/university-of-new-mexico-seeking-to-hire-assistant-professor-in-race-and-communication/) - Assistant Professor in Race and Communication Posting Number req22046 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track Hiring Department Communication Journalism (839A) Academic Location College of Arts & Sciences Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM
- [Michigan State University Seeking Game Studies Assistant/Associate Professor](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/06/michigan-state-university-seeking-game-studies-assistant-associate-professor/) - Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System Apply now Job no: 816399Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of Communication Arts SciencesDepartment: Media And Information 10010830Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East LansingCategories: Information Technology, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Working/Functional Title Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System Position Summary The
- [Communication and Digital Culture Area Association Call For Papers](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/06/communication-and-digital-culture-area-association-call-for-papers/) - The Communication and Digital Culture Area hosts presentations and panels that explore human communication in an increasingly digital landscape. This area hosts a wide spectrum of presentations that interrogate how rhetorics and communication practices obtain, evolve, and emerge in relationship to contemporary exigencies, such as developments in social media, digitized workplaces, electronic consumerism, entertainment, etc.
- [Texas A&M University looking to hire tenure-track Assistant Professor of English ](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/10/06/texas-am-university-looking-to-hire-tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-english/) - Texas A&M University: College of Arts & Sciences: English Location College Station Open Date Oct 05, 2022 Deadline Nov 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of English at Texas A&M University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in English/Rhetoric. Expected duties include maintaining an active publication agenda, enhancing multi-section writing
- [University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism: Race, News and Community](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/29/university-of-utah-invites-applications-for-a-tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-journalism-race-news-and-community/) - Posting Details The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher
- [The University of Pittsburgh seeks an appointment-stream Teaching Assistant Prof. in Film and Media Studies](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/27/the-university-of-pittsburgh-seeks-an-appointment-stream-teaching-assistant-prof-in-film-and-media-studies/) - Teaching Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies (Film Program, English Department) English - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (22007979) The Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an appointment-stream Teaching Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies with an open critical studies specialization. We are a well-established Film and Media Studies Program (FMS) that integrates production and critical studies
- [The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Prof. of Journalism: Race, News and Community](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/27/the-university-of-utah-invites-applications-for-a-tenure-track-assistant-prof-of-journalism-race-news-and-community/) - Posting Details The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher
- [Clemson University Searching for a Full-Time Program Coordinator for the Call My Name Project](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/23/clemson-university-searching-for-a-full-time-program-coordinator-for-the-call-my-name-project/) - Job ID: 107118 Location: Clemson University Job Code: AH4000 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary - Time Limited JOB SUMMARY: Clemson University is looking for a Program Coordinator for Call My Name to fulfill the following duties: The Call My Name Program Coordinator will help manage various initiatives associated with Call My Name, a multi-faceted public humanities project that shares stories
- [Mount St. Mary's University Seeks Assistant Professor of Communication](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/21/mount-st-marys-university-seeks-assistant-professor-of-communication/) - Assistant Professor - Communication Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Apply on Institution's Website Type: Full-Time Posted: 09/20/2022 Application Due: Open Until Filled Category: Media and Communication Studies The Department of Communication at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a specialization in Digital
- [Forthcoming Publication: Strangely Rhetorical by Dr. Jimmy Butts](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/20/forthcoming-publication-strangely-rhetorical-by-dr-jimmy-butts/) - Strangely Rhetorical establishes the groundwork for strangeness as a lens under the broader interdisciplinary umbrella of rhetoric and composition and shares a series of rhetorical devices for practically thinking about how compositions are made unique. Jimmy Butts explores how strange, novel, weird, and interesting texts work and offers insight into how and why these forms
- [Brittain Teaching Fellowships](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/19/brittain-teaching-fellowships/) - Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship Composition, Business/Technical Communication, and Digital Pedagogy Application deadline for optimal consideration: October 1, 2022 Job Description The Writing and Communication Program (WCP) in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech invites applications for the Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship, starting January 1, 2023. This three-year fellowship includes
- [Midlands Technical College Hiring a Full-Time Faculty Member With Specializations in Writing Studies, Composition and Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/19/midlands-technical-college-hiring-a-full-time-faculty-member-with-specializations-in-writing-studies-composition-and-rhetoric/) - English Professor Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location: Lexington County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Agency: Midlands Technical College Job Number: 3246 Closing: 9/23/2022 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code: UG70 Position Number: 085841 Normal Work Schedule: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other): Varies depending on College needs Pay Band: Unclassified Opening Date: 09/02/2022 EEO Statement: Equal
- [University of Alabama Searching for Assistant Professor of Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/17/university-of-alabama-searching-for-assistant-professor-of-composition-rhetoric-and-english-studies/) - Composition, Rhetoric, and English Studies (CRES) Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
- [Dr. A.D. Carson published by Inside Higher Ed](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/16/dr-a-d-carson-published-by-inside-higher-ed/) - Dr. A.D. Carson was published by Inside Higher Ed, with an article titled, "Colleges and Universities Need More Rappers." Carson is assistant professor of hip-hop at the University of Virginia. If more students were exposed to the critical practices they utilize, they’d be better equipped to engage in pressing conversations about race, identity, culture, class
- [University of Nebraska-Lincoln Looking for Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/15/university-of-nebraska-lincoln-looking-for-assistant-professor-of-composition-and-rhetoric/) - The English Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Composition and Rhetoric. The successful candidate will support the department’s Composition and Rhetoric unit in the area of composition pedagogy. Preferred strengths in one or more of the following: BIPOC and anti-racist pedagogies, community-engaged writing, or digital writing. Desirable secondary interests may include
- [University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Searching for Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/15/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-searching-for-assistant-professor-of-digital-humanities/) - The Department of English at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities. Applicants must have evidence of a research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent degree in English or American literature, Writing Studies, or
- [University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Casting Around for Assistant Professor in Rhetorics](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/15/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire-casting-around-for-assistant-professor-in-rhetorics/) - UW-EAU CLAIRE – EAU CLAIRE CAMPUS English Full Time, Faculty/Instructional Official Title: Assistant Professor Job ID: #18799 Date Posted: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 Apply by: Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 | To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by deadline. However, screening may continue until position is filled. Apply Now Benefits Estimator English: Assistant Professor
- [The University of Texas at Arlington Searching for Assistant Professor of English](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/15/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington-searching-for-assistant-professor-of-english/) - Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following materials by November 4, 2022 in order to ensure consideration: A cover letter that explains the candidate’s interest in UTA, qualifications, research projects, teaching experience, and professional service and that addresses how the candidate’s research, teaching, and
- [Computers and Writing Conference Call for Papers 2023](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/14/computers-and-writing-conference-call-for-papers-2023/) - Context The work of compositionists already exists in a “hybrid” space: at the intersection of humanities and social sciences, engaged directly in classrooms but also in learning spaces beyond, blending traditional textual practices with multiple media. As we strive towards social and linguistic justice in our field, we need to explode assumptions about what kinds
- [Clemson University job search for Assistant Professor in Communication and Dis/Information](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/14/clemson-university-job-search-for-assistant-professor-in-communication-and-disinformation/) - Description The Department of Communication at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-line position in communication to begin August 15, 2023. The appointment will be at the assistant professor level. Applicants should have active research agendas and teaching expertise in disinformation and/or misinformation. The department especially welcomes applications from candidates who are also able to
- [Vanderbilt University seeking Assistant Professor of Digital Media Cultures](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/14/vanderbilt-university-seeking-assistant-professor-of-digital-media-cultures/) - Description DIGITAL MEDIA CULTURES: The Department of Communication Studies and the Department of Cinema & Media Arts at Vanderbilt University seek a joint-appointed scholar at the rank of Assistant Professor, on the tenure-track, beginning Fall 2023. Qualifications The successful candidate should possess an emerging scholarly profile in the humanistic study of digital media cultures with
- [Jaquial Durham shows documentary "Southern Prison Culture" in McKissick Theater](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/11/jaquial-durham-shows-documentary-southern-prison-culture-in-mckissick-theater/) - Clemson native and first-year RCID student Jaquial Durham brings his documentary Southern Prison Culture back to his hometown and Clemson University. "Southern Prison Culture" uncovers the very real inhumane conditions within the walls of South Carolina's prison institutions. While Jaquial's documentary is a docu-series, in the very first episode, he tried to reveal information that examines whether prisons should
- [Dr. Mari Ramler given Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry at Tennessee Tech University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/10/dr-mari-ramler-given-award-for-excellence-in-creative-inquiry-at-tennessee-tech-university/) - Dr. Mari Ramler, Associate Professor at Tennessee Tech University, was given the Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry (Instruction) for her Communicating in the Professions course at the university. Dr. Ramler has also been awarded accolades for her Grant and Business Proposal Writing class. The description of this award is as follows: The Award for
- [Carnegie Mellon University seeking specialist in Rhetoric at the rank of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/09/carnegie-mellon-university-seeking-specialist-in-rhetoric-at-the-rank-of-tenure-track-assistant-or-associate-professor/) - Description The Rhetoric Program in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon seeks a specialist in Rhetoric at the rank of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August in 2023. We are looking for a new colleague with outstanding research promise and an emerging record of research in one or some combination of the following
- [Dr. A.D. Carson published by Scalawag Magazine](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/09/dr-a-d-carson-published-by-scalawag-magazine/) - Dr. A.D. Carson, assistant professor of Hip-Hop in the Department of Music at the University of Virginia, had an essay published by Scalawag Magazine recently. The essay is titled, "Beyond a Better Hell/Talking to Ghosts: A Mix-up/e/ssay." This hybrid essay brings together the mixtape and personal and scholarly essay. The project is composed with prose, lyrics, music,
- [Dr. Karyn Campbell published in Journal of Media Ethics in 2021](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/08/dr-karyn-campbell-published-in-journal-of-media-ethics-in-2021/) - Dr. Karyn Campbell, Assistant Professor of Communication/Mass Communication at North Greenville University, had an article published in the Journal of Media Ethics in 2021. The article is titled, "Determinants of Attitudes toward Ethical Dilemmas in News: A Survey of Student Journalists." This article was co-authored by Dr. Campbell and Dr. Bryan Denham. The abstract of
- [University of Wisconsin-Madison launching Center for Teaching and Research in Writing](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/08/university-of-wisconsin-madison-launching-center-for-teaching-and-research-in-writing/) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching the Center for Teaching and Research in Writing. The CTRW harnesses the intellectual power of its constituent programs, and opens up those programs as research sites to researchers and teachers on the UW-Madison campus with an interest in writing and writing pedagogy. It serves as a research home to
- [First RCID Get Together of 2022-23 Academic Year](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/05/first-rcid-get-together-of-2022-23-academic-year/) - The first RCID get together of the 2022-23 Academic Year was hosted by Dr. Blakesley and his wife on Sept. 3 and was a success! A 360-camera and mic was set up so that online students could join in on the fun. Many thanks to Dr. Blakesley for hosting the party!
- [S3S Wins 2021 RSA Outstanding Graduate Student Chapter Award](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/s3s-wins-2021-rsa-outstanding-graduate-student-chapter-award/) - In 2021, RCID won the Rhetoric Society of America's Outstanding Graduate Student Chapter Award. This award is given to outstanding student chapters each year. The Society of the Third Sophistic chapter was selected because of its robust calendar of events, and the chapter's work in bringing graduate students across disciplines together. The executive board of
- [Congratulations, May and August Graduates!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/09/01/congratulations-may-and-august-graduates/) - Congratulations to those who were hooded in May and August! We are so proud of you! May graduates included: Drs. Josh Loebner, Michael Caves, Shauna Chung, Charlotte Lucke, Cody Hunter, and Kristin Santa Maria. August graduates included: Drs. Jacob Richter, Kailan Sindelar, Jessica Schad Manuel, and Ryan Garner. Dr. Richter is going on to teach at Georgia Tech
- [RCID flocks to 2022 RSA Conference in Baltimore, Maryland](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/30/rcid-flocks-to-2022-rsa-conference-in-baltimore-maryland/) - Many RCID alumni and current students attended the 20th Biennial Rhetoric Society of America conference, hosted in Baltimore, Maryland from May 26-29. RCID students hosted panels and presented papers. Dr. Cynthia Haynes hosted a panel that Drs. Eda Özyeşilpınar, Illinois State University, Victoria Houser, Methodist University presented on Thursday, May 26. Sheila Dodson, Doctoral Candidate, hosted a panel
- [Global Rhetorical Traditions, Forthcoming Parlor Press Publication](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/global-rhetorical-traditions-forthcoming-parlor-press-publication/) - Global Rhetorical Traditions (edited by Hui Wu and Tarez Graban) is expected to be published by Parlor Press in 2022. Twenty-eight multilingual scholars contributed to this anthology, and the editors are thankful for all the wonderful contributions. Global Rhetorical Traditions is unique in design and scope. It presents, as accessibly as possible, translated primary sources on
- [Dr. Victoria Houser Awarded Inaugural Victor J. Vitanza Outstanding Dissertation Award for 2021](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/dr-victoria-houser-awarded-inaugural-victor-j-vitanza-outstanding-dissertation-award-for-2021/) - The first annual Victor J. Vitanza Outstanding Dissertation Award was awarded to Dr. Victoria Houser in May 2022 for her 2021 dissertation. Dr. Cynthia Haynes presented the award to Dr. Houser. During this presentation, Dr. Haynes said, "Your presentation was amazing. Your research is amazing. This is the end of her first year at Methodist
- [Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Business Communication) - Washington and Lee University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/assistant-professor-of-business-administration-business-communication-august-2022/) - The Department of Business Administration in the Williams School of Commerce, Economics & Politics at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a position as an assistant professor in business communication. The position requires teaching experience in communication and/or writing and a Ph.D. in a relevant field. The appointment begins July 1, 2023. ABD candidates
- [Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical Communication & Rhetoric - Texas Tech University](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/assistant-or-associate-professor-of-technical-communication-rhetoric-texas-tech-university/) - Texas Tech University - Department of English Assistant or Associate Professor of Technical Communication & Rhetoric Position Description Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. About the Department and/or College Texas Tech University is designated a Carnegie Tier One (Highest Research Activity) institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution
- [S3S 2022-23 Officer Election Results](http://thirdsophistic.org/2022/08/29/s3s-2022-23-officer-election-results/) - Your S3S Officers for the 2022-23 Academic Year are: President – Kaitlyn Samons Vice President – Haley Swartz Vice President of Online Affairs – Jennifer Duck Professional Development Coordinator – William Orderman Archivist – Heather Bodiford RCID Advisory Council – Sethunya Mokoko and Hannah Taylor GSG Senators – Andrew Moore and Justin Easler Communications Director – Lane Riggs
- [RCID's Presence at Carolina Rhetoric Conference and CRDM Conference](http://thirdsophistic.org/2016/03/21/rcids-presence-at-carolina-rhetoric-conference-and-crdm-conference/) - Three RCID students traveled to North Carolina State University in Raleigh to present their research at the annual Carolina Rhetoric Conference (CRC). First-year students Stephen Quigley, April O'Brien, and Eric Stephens enjoyed the opportunity to meet other graduate students and network with various scholars in the field of rhetoric and composition. April O'Brien started off
- [histories](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/09/02/histories/) - Discussions for an informal society of sorts began among RCID in December 2006, initially through the suggestion of vv. Justin Hodgson served as herald for this call, planning, organizing, coaxing and encouraging us into what we are today.The plan was to help enrich our experiences here at Clemson by facilitating professional-social gatherings, a space/place where
- [3.1: party the first](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/09/04/3-1-party-the-first/) - On Friday, 29 August 2008, the Society of the 3rd Sophistic (or 's3s', or, as I've always fondly considered it, 'the nerd party') recommenced monthly gathering for the third time. As has become tradition, the Vitanzas kindly hosted this first event of the new school year. Many students, faculty and families attended -- many familiar
- [hear ye, hear ye...](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/09/12/hear-ye-hear-ye/) - Justin makes really nice newsletters. Amanda sent me a sample, and after reading through it, one word stuck with me: Recipes. Recipes? How did the man collect all this RCID trivia, keep up with what was going on from firstyears to faculty, while working on two dissertations and preparing for the arrival of a newborn?
- [december delights](http://thirdsophistic.org/2009/01/12/december-delights/) - Our December s3s event, kindly hosted by the Collamatis, proved to be one of the best-attended and most-festive so far. Please see some of these facebook-based collections of pictures for evidence: from Christina Hung from Alicyn Butler from me As you've certainly heard enough from me, and asking Anthony to comment on his own event
- [SECOND LOOKS](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/09/25/second-looks/) - Halfway through September, a second S3S gathering, the Vitanzas reopen their home (is it ever closed?), and the surprises keep coming. So here they are, moments of interest, objects of curiosity, and observations of no particular importance from a newb’s p.o.v. No, seriously, how big is that deck? About 10:00 p.m. only a handful of
- [An RCID Request](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/12/03/an-rcid-request/) - This was created by Anthony Collamati, with the help (to varying degrees) of other RCID students. It has been delivered to deans of Clemson University as of today.
- [october s3s](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/12/05/october-s3s/) - Alas, in a terrible oversight, I never published anything about our terrific s3s event in October, hosted kindly by Donna Reiss and Art Young! This event was made particularly notable by the following: an exciting tour of downtown Greenville (which I unfortunately missed as I somehow managed yet again to get lost. And yes, I
- [nov s3s](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/12/06/nov-s3s/) - We're a bit behind on our highlights for the last s3s event, but here's a sense of the evening. Apologies for the redundant zooming image motion -- iWeb mildly thwarted me.
- [January s3s musings](http://thirdsophistic.org/2009/02/09/january-s3s-musings/) - Anthony returns with insightful reflections for the new year... “And that over there, that over there is Georgia.” For S3S, 2009 began as it should: with a party. The population of Six Mile, South Carolina (553) grew by almost 10% when Tharon and Wendy Howard graciously opened their home to children, students, faculty, and friends,
- [Aug 09: New Year, New Piñata](http://thirdsophistic.org/2009/09/04/aug-09-new-year-new-pinata/) - Every school year needs an initiation rite. Three years ago they used to stuff a first-year student full of Skittles and whack him with an old laptop. We've come a long way. In the weeks since, Bernard, Jimmy, Lauren, Juanrong, Walter, Steven, Stephen, and Taerhim have settled into Strode 205. Soon they'll be unable to
- [RSA Chapter](http://thirdsophistic.org/2010/10/07/rsa-chapter/) - Hello out there in the rhetoric world. It's been a while since this blog has been updated; however, there is some important news to go down in the archives! The Society of the 3rd Sophistic has become an official Rhetoric Society of America chapter. So, now S3S/RSA will function as our student organization for all
- [November Pictures!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2010/11/16/november-pictures/)
- [November Burning Man... and Woman](http://thirdsophistic.org/2010/11/16/november-burning-man-and-woman/) - The November S3S gathering was filled with toasty marshmallowy goodness. Folks came out to the new Butts household in Central. Fun was had by many. The little ones of our bunch giggled around the fire. Pictures can be seen below... Dr. Richard Murphy, the newly appointed head of the languages department, charmed many with his
- [Welcome, Nicole McFarlane](http://thirdsophistic.org/2010/12/03/welcome-nicole-mcfarlane/) - The Clemson Society for the Third Sophistic has officially elected Nicole McFarlane to fulfill the officer role of S3S/RSA Coordinator. The community felt that, with the addition of new responsibilities for the S3S, we needed someone to keep track of all of the things that we have to do as a newly minted chapter of
- [Carolina Rhetorics Conference](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/01/12/carolina-rhetorics-conference/) - Hello all you fine rhetors. Since you're all stuck in the snow today, you should write an abstract instead. The Carolina Rhetorics Conference deadline is THIS FRIDAY, January 15th. So, get yer abstracts together kiddos. And e-mail them to sorsa@mailbox.sc.edu with “CRC proposal” in the subject heading. All I know is that it's going to
- [Stephen Lind passes Exams](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/10/08/stephen-lind-passes-exams/) - Third year RCID doctoral candidate Stephen Lind successfully completed his Exams on September 30th. The multi-modal component of his Exams included an exhibit of collectibles and rarities from the Peanuts franchise, followed by a presentation/defense of his proposed dissertation titled "Schulz's Religion: Exploring Faith in the Mainstream Media through the Peanuts Franchise." READ MORE about
- [October S3S Party](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/10/24/october-s3s-party/) - Thanks to Dr. Dave Blakesley and his family for hosting a wonderful October S3S party this past Saturday. We had a great turnout and great food (not to mention use of the outstanding telescope, the fire-pit by the pool, and a chance to catch up with each other's family). Check out our Facebook page for
- [Annual Holiday Party!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/12/10/annual-holiday-party/) - Many thanks to the Collamati family for hosting another wonderful annual holiday party! 4th-year RCID candidate Anthony Collamati (pictured) and his wife Keri hosted the party at their home, complete with the annual secret-recipe meatballs, Chipmunk music from the record player, and the always-exciting gift swap. The gift swap this year featured several Gorgias Society
- [Publications - Check them out!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/01/22/publications-check-them-out/) - Welcome to 2012! As we begin the new year/semester, we want to make note of some great articles and reviews from our current S3S members! Check out these works published over the past semester: Colton, Jared. Review of Inessential Solidarity: Rhetoric and Foreigner Relations, by Diane Davis. Rhetoric Review 31.1 (2012): 88-92. Fancher, Patricia, Carl
- [Carolina Rhetoric Conference a Success!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/03/14/carolina-rhetoric-conference-a-success/) - In February, S3S successfully hosted the Carolina Rhetoric Conference, inviting graduate students interested in rhetoric from across the Carolinas to participate in two days of networking and idea sharing. The conference included a wide variety of rich panel presentations, professionalization workshops, a keynote/webinar presentation, and a digital showcase. READ MORE at the Clemson Grad School
- [4th-Years Accept Faculty Positions](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/04/03/4th-years-accept-faculty-positions/) - Congratulations to 4th-year RCID candidates (and soon-to-be graduates) on their newly accepted faculty positions across the country: Nicole McFarlane has accepted a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric/Composition) position at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC. Nicole Snell has accepted a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Information Design and Corporate Communication
- [Thank you for a great year!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/05/11/thank-you-for-a-great-year/) - S3S wants to congratulate this year's graduates as well as thank our generous hosts who provided warm hospitality for our S3S parties throughout the year. Many thanks to our hosts --- Sharon, Don, and Cheyenne Henry Dave and Julie Blakesley (and family) Patricia Fancher and Kelly Cooper Anthony and Keri Collamati (and family) Victor,
- [Day of Service with ReWiGo](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/09/27/day-of-service-with-rewigo/) - S3S members reached out to the community last weekend in constructing a wheelchair ramp for an Easley, SC household. Check it out: The day of service was coordinated by ReWiGo Ministries Program Director Sara Newton, who earned her degree in Architecture right here in Tiger Town! More pictures and additional information at Facebook.com/ReWiGo.
- [RCID Students Awarded Teaching Distinctions and Grant Funding](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/10/29/rcid-students-awarded-teaching-distinctions-and-grant-funding/) - Congratulations to our many Graduate Teaching Assistants who received a Clemson "Difference Makers" award! An anonymous survey conducted by University Housing gave on-campus students the opportunity to identify a particularly impacting faculty or staff member. We are happy to boast seven such mentors in our ranks. Congratulations to Jimmy Butts, Kristie Byrum, Jared Colton, Patricia Fancher, Michael
- [Halloween Costume Party!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/11/02/halloween-costume-party/) - The gang put on their best re-presentations of that which they weren't last weekend for the annual S3S Halloween Party! The spooky spectacular included but was not limited to orange rice krispy treats, corporeally interactive html5, smores, a DIY ping pong table, David Blakesley as Dexter, and Jan Holmevik as himself: a rad biker. Great thanks
- [S3S December Gathering](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/12/31/s3s-december-gathering/) - Much fun and festivities were had at the annual S3S Christmas Party. Jan and Cynthia were kind enough to host the festivities and the decorations were excellent. Many Kudos to Jimmy and Lauren Butts for carrying on the tradition of making the Collamati meatballs. After enjoying the grub and Jan’s Grog, the traditional white elephant
- [RCID Student Publications in 2012](http://thirdsophistic.org/2013/01/03/rcid-student-publications-in-2012/) - A selection of RCID student publications in 2012: Byrum, Kristie, “How (and Why) to Create A Corporate Social Responsibility Platform.” A Guide to Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility & Green PR. Vol. 4. by PR News. Access Intelligence, 2012. Colton, Jared. “Articulating a Politics of a Reticulated Community.” Review Article of Reticulations: Jean-Luc Nancy and the
- [S3S Day of Service, 3/2](http://thirdsophistic.org/2013/03/07/s3s-day-of-service-32/) - The Society of Sophistic that is Third headed down to Anderson last weekend to build a wheelchair ramp with the friendly folks at ReWiGo Ministries. We braved a genuine South Carolina snowfall, taught our co-volunteers from Clemson Architecture graduate programs some bad Heidegger jokes, and Jared had his first Clif Bar. We had a great time
- [S3S 2014-15 Officer Election Results](http://thirdsophistic.org/2014/07/25/s3s-2014-15-officer-election-results/) - Your S3S Officers for the 2014-15 Academic Year are: President – Matthew Osborne Vice President – Hayley Zertuche Secretary – Jay Jacobs Development/RSA Coordinator – Kristen Gay Archivist – A.D. Carson RCID Advisory Council – Eric Hall and Sharon Henry GSG Senators – Kathy Elrick and Dina Septiani Dean’s Council Rep – Kate Hanzalik CRC Coordinator – Lauren Woolbright
- [S3S Invades the Parlor at KBS2014](http://thirdsophistic.org/2014/07/27/s3s-invades-the-parlor-at-kbs2014/) - In July, RCID Faculty, Students, and Alumni made a significant impression at the Kenneth Burke Society Conference 2014: Attitudes Towards Technology/Technology's Attitudes. RCID faculty Steve Katz and David Blakesley presented in sessions and hosted seminars. RCID Alumni Jimmy Butts presented at session. RCID students Data Canlas, Jay Jacobs, Kate Hanzalik, Kathy Elrick, Mari Ramler, and
- [2012 Carolina Rhetoric Conference - Feb. 17-18](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/10/11/2012-carolina-rhetoric-conference-feb-17-18/) - Clemson's S3S/RCID program to host the 2012 Carolina Rhetoric Conference, February 17-18. Submissions (abstracts) are due Dec. 1st by email (clemsoncrc2012@gmail.com). There will be 3 session types: Individual Presentations ("traditional" panels), Showcase Session (digital/physical "poster session"), and Works-In-Progress Roundtables. See the full CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS HERE.
- [Meeting Extraordinary Chileans](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/10/31/meeting-extraordinary-chileans/) - Third-year RCID student Walter Iriarte has returned from a trip to D.C. where he visited a special exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History on theChilean Mine Rescue. Because the rescue attracted over a billion viewers (according to the current Chilean Minister of Public Works) and especially because two of the miners were known to have
- [Clemson Awarded RSA Grant for CRC](http://thirdsophistic.org/2011/11/15/clemson-awarded-rsa-grant-for-crc/) - RSA Announces Graduate Student Special Event Award [RePosted from RSA website] RSA is proud to announce that Clemson University’s RSA Student Chapter is the sole recipient of the 2011-2012 RSA Graduate Student Special Event Award. They will receive $2450 in support of the Carolina Rhetoric Conference. The award committee reviewed numerous proposals for interesting and
- [Steve Holmes Passes Exams!](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/02/20/steve-holmes-passes-exams/) - S3S's 2010-2011 Vice President and now RCID doctoral candidate Steve Holmes passed his comprehensive/qualifying exams, back in December. On December 9, Steve presented his multimodal portion of the exams, titled, "Electrate Invention in the Parliament of Things," having completed his written exams in his areas of specialization: object-oriented rheorics, Heuretics/Euretics, and Tool-Being. Steve's
- [Jimmy Butts passes "strange" Exams](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/03/02/jimmy-butts-passes-strange-exams/) - Third-year RCID doctoral candidate Jimmy Butts passed his comprehensive/qualifying exams this past Leap Day, finishing with his multi-modal/oral presentation (fourth exam) titled: "Seven Strange Attractors: How to Repent! and Be Unbaptized!" Jimmy's dissertation topic explores how Victor Shklovsky’s concept of defamiliarization functions rhetorically across different forms of composition and media. The ethics underlying his writing
- [RCID Research in the News](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/03/10/rcid-research-in-the-news/) - Rock Hill, SC's newspaper The Herald is running full spread features as part of their promotion for the traveling Peanuts Naturally exhibit coming to the York County Museum. As part of their first feature, Herald editor Paul Osmundson recently spoke with RCID PhD candidate Stephen Lind about his dissertation research on the Peanuts franchise. Read
- [Lauren Mitchell Passes Exams](http://thirdsophistic.org/2012/03/26/lauren-mitchell-passes-exams/) - Congratulations to third-year RCID doctoral candidate and S3S vice president, Lauren Mitchell for passing her comprehensive/qualifying exams! On Tuesday, March 13, in the beautiful new Lee Hall addition, Lauren delivered her "4th Exam" multi-modal presentation of her project, titled "TRANSITIONING URBANISMS: the fringing benefits of rhetoric in architecture." Lauren's study draws on a provocative mixture of elements,
- [Conference Clearinghouse](http://thirdsophistic.org/2008/10/01/conference-clearinghouse/) - ATTW12th Annual ATTW Conference - March 11th, 2009 - San Francisco, CATheme: Beyond Work? Technical Communication in Professional, Community, & Social NetworksCFP deadline: 300 word proposals are due October 31st, 2008http://cms.english.ttu.edu/attw/conference/2009-conference-cfpPCA/ACA Pop Culture/American Culture: (No Theme)National PCA/ACA Conference New Orleans Marriott Hotel April 8-11, 2009CFP: 100 to 250 word abstract due November 30, 2008http://www.pcaaca.org/conference/national.phpSTCMay 3-6,

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