Rhetoric CFPs & TOCs

Rhetoric CFPs & TOCs
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Monday, February 13, 2017

Call for Nominations: Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award


The Selection Committee for the 2017 Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award invites nominations! The members of this year’s committee are Angela Ray (chairperson), Celeste Condit, and Suzanne Enck. A list of previous winners is available here: http://www.natcom.org/EhningerAward/

The Ehninger Award honors distinguished scholars who have executed research programs in rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, or public address studies. The award is given to an NCA member who, through multiple publications and presentations around a rhetorical topic or theme, demonstrates intellectual creativity, perseverance, and impact on academic communities. The recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award supported by the Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award Fund.

Nominations must be sent to the Selection Committee Chairperson by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.

The nomination must include the following material:

(1) A cover letter stating why the person should be recognized with the Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award

(2) The nominee’s curriculum vitae

(3) Letters of recommendation from up to three people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications Submission Information: Nomination materials should be sent as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment to the Committee Chairperson. Please place the title of the award in the subject line of the email and provide your full contact information. Send nominations by April 1, 2017, to angela-ray@northwestern.edu

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