Learning from Popular Culture

One of the coolest parts of our annual conferences is what we get to take away from them. This year’s conference is sure to bring new and exciting ideas to the table. Last conference we had some really awesome presentations on learning from popular culture. You can check out the video here: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/fwpca/33rdannual/twothree/1/Let us know what you… Continue reading Learning from Popular Culture

How to submit:

To apply for the conference, visit the FWPCA’s online portal. Click “Submit Event.” If you do not already have an account, you may be prompted to create one. If you already have one, you will go directly to the “Submit Research” page. In the appropriate fields, provide the requested information. There are three options for… Continue reading How to submit:

Host Hotel

Hi All, We have finally secured a hotel for the FWPCA 34th conference. We have rooms reserved at The Hyatt Place Las Vegas Paradise. The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the conference venue on the UNLV campus. It is about a 3-minute drive from the airport and about a 5-minute drive from the strip. You… Continue reading Host Hotel

Hosting in Las Vegas

The 34th FWPCA conference is being held in Las Vegas. Las Vegas has its own unique and fun culture itself. Coming to our conference not only gives you the opportunity to share popular culture with other scholars but explore Las Vegas. Whether you decide to explore the Strip, Freemont Street, local museums, or stay on… Continue reading Hosting in Las Vegas

Continuing conversations

Last year, at the 33rd annual FWPCA, we had a fascinating round-table discussion about COVID-19 culture. We felt it was important to continue those discussions, so one possible submission topic for the 34th FWPCA conference is “Pandemic Culture”. COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way that we interact and experience popular culture. Check out last year’s… Continue reading Continuing conversations

What to look forward to at our 34th conference:

In the past, submissions to the FWPCA conference have represented diverse voices. We love getting submissions that aim to open important discussions and advance scholarship. Last year at the 33rd conference we had some amazing discussions on gender, race, and popular culture. This year with the theme of crisis, culture, and communities, the submission topics… Continue reading What to look forward to at our 34th conference: