Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Call for participants: Theorizing Communication in, of, and from the Balkans



Scholars and practitioners at all career levels are invited to join the inaugural virtual summer intensive on Theorizing Communication in, of, and from the Balkans, May 27-28, 2026
The summer intensive will offer opportunities to learn about borderlands and culture-centered theorizing and envision future research and applied collaborations. We hope to foster a multinational, interdisciplinary, and intercultural scholarly community around shared interests in questions of communication in the region. 
We welcome scholars and practitioners of any academic background who are actively engaged in analyzing, creating, and/or theorizing from and with Balkan (Southeastern European) perspectives and experiences. 
See the attached document for more information and application instructions (deadline to apply is January 20, 2026) or contact Dr. Lily Herakova (liliana.herakova@maine.edu) if you have questions.