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| November 2025 Dear MEA Community,November is a month often associated with reflection and gratitude. We at the Media Ecology Association are especially thankful for our growing community. This month’s newsletter is filled with reasons to be be thankful: newly elected board members, collaborative publications expanding our reach across languages and borders, and an the continuation of an active, thoughtful community engaging deeply in our newly launched Media Ecology Book Club. Gratitude, in the media ecological sense, is not just personal. Gratitude is environmental. It is about acknowledging the shared contexts that allow our ideas to take root and flourish. Whether you joined us in Rio, Mexico City, have published in our journal Explorations in Media Ecology, or even attended a virtual event, you are an important part of an evolving ecology of thought that is shaping new conversations in our field. This November, we give thanks for every contribution. We thank you for every question raised, connection formed, and insight shared. And we invite you to continue this journey with us as we cross borders, both literally and conceptually. — Tiffany Petricini |
| MEA Board Election Results 2025–2026 With a 41% voter turnout, the Media Ecology Association is pleased to announce the newly elected board members for the 2025–2026 term: Octavio Islas – Vice President Elect Christina Knopf – Recording Secretary Tiffany Petricini – Newsletter Editor Chris Chesher – Member-at-Large Congratulations to all the newly elected members, and sincere thanks to every candidate who ran and to all the members who participated in the election process. Your engagement helps shape the future of our association. |
| Deadlines Extended: MEA 2026 2026 Annual Convention Theme: Crossing [Out] Borders in Our Global Village Dates: June 25–28, 2026 Location: University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaWe invite submissions for the 2026 Media Ecology Association (MEA) Convention, which will explore how we cross disciplinary, national, cultural, and media boundaries. We welcome papers, panels, roundtables, and creative sessions that address the rich complexity of media environments, especially in light of our global condition. Please Note the Updated Submission Deadlines: Proposal Submission Deadline: Extended to January 15, 2026 Full Paper Deadline for Top Paper Awards: Due February 1, 2026 Travel Grant Application Deadline: Due March 15, 2026Note: Full papers are not required to apply for travel grants. Submission Guidelines: Proposals should be no longer than 250 words.Include author name(s), institutional affiliation, and contact information.Submit proposals to: MEA2026@uwinnipeg.ca |
Special Issue on Media Ecology Now Available in Spanish |
| We are thrilled to announce that the Special Issue on Media Ecology, originally published in Portuguese in Revista Alceu, has now been translated into Spanish and published in the Revista Iberoamericana de Comunicación. Access the new Spanish edition here: https://ric.ibero.mx/index.php/ric/issue/view/23 Original issue (Portuguese & English): https://revistaalceu.com.puc-rio.br/alceu/issue/view/15 The issue, originally a bilingual Portuguese-English publication in Revista Alceu (2022), was created in homage to the 22nd Annual Convention of the Media Ecology Association held in Rio de Janeiro. It featured a curated selection of Media Ecology scholarship presented at the convention.Thanks to Universidad Iberoamericana’s support in covering the translation and securing international publication rights, this reissue represents a significant step in expanding the international reach of Media Ecology. It strengthens the presence of ecological thought and scholarship in the Spanish-speaking world, enriching our global dialogue. We extend deep gratitude to all who contributed to this project and to those who continue to amplify Media Ecology perspectives across languages and borders. |
| MEA Book Club: November and DecemberSpecial Note: We’re meeting later this month. Please mark your calendars for the later start time of 8:00 PM.MEA Book Club – December UpdateDecember’s reading will be:The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962) by Marshall McLuhan. In this work, McLuhan explores how the invention of the printing press reshaped human consciousness, ushering in new patterns of perception and culture. The Gutenberg Galaxy remains foundational for understanding media as environments that shape communication and the structure of thought.Meeting Date and Time: December 1, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET Please RSVP using the Registration Link to receive the Zoom link. The book can be purchased on Amazon. MEA Book Club – November ReminderThere’s still time to join us for the October MEA Book Club meeting. Date: Monday, November 11, 2025 Time: 9:00–9:00 p.m. ET Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)RSVP:Registration LinkAgain, we will be reading Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan (1964). Questions or title suggestions may be sent to Tiffany Petricini at: tzr106@psu.eduWe look forward to reading with you. |
| More Ways to Get Involved with MEAAre you looking for opportunities to engage with the Media Ecology Association beyond the convention? Here are some exciting ways to participate:Virtual Coffee Meetings Do you have questions about media ecology, need advice on a study, or want to invite an expert to speak in your class? Schedule a virtual coffee meeting with an MEA scholar! To arrange a meeting, visit our websiteIf you’re an experienced media ecologist interested in volunteering for these meetings, we’d love to hear from you!Book Reviewers Wanted Have you read a great book related to media ecology? Consider writing a review for Explorations in Media Ecology! For more details and a format template, contact jbogaczyk@gmail.com.Join the Listserv Stay connected with the MEA community by joining the discussion group. The discussion group is open to all for sharing views, exchanging information, and learning about events related to media ecology.Follow MEA on Social Media Connect with us on social media to stay updated on news, events, and discussions. Follow us on Facebook and X to join the conversation! |
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