Today!

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:57 PM
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Subject: Final Colloquium: Benjamin Terry

Colleagues,

Our final colloquium in the “Creativity in Academia,” will be Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12pm in UH 432. Benjamin Terry, Senior Lecturer and Area Coordinator of Painting in the Department of Art and Art History at UTA, will present “The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists.” Professor Terry’s Art Work is currently on display at Galleri Urbane in Dallas. Benjamin Terry will discuss how academia has influenced art, specifically as it pertains to 

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Colleagues,

I made this video a couple years ago to promote the Popular Culture Minor. Please share with students. https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/04/19/popular-culture-minor/

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

Our final colloquium in the "Creativity in Academia," will be Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12pm in UH 432. Benjamin Terry, Senior Lecturer and Area Coordinator of Painting in the Department of Art and Art History at UTA, will present "The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists." Professor Terry's Art Work is currently on display at Galleri Urbane in Dallas. Benjamin Terry will discuss how academia has influenced art, specifically as it pertains to the origin and ubiquity of "artspeak". Additionally, he will reflect on artspeak's impact on his personal studio practice and role as a painting professor. Please circulate 

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Colleagues,

All UTA faculty and graduate students are welcome to book the Ben Agger Theory Library. Available times and automated booking can be seen here: https:[log in to unmask] Feel free to book the space!

If you haven't requested to be on the list for library access, make sure you contact me to get you added before the time you book it for. You are also welcome to drop in just about any time if it is available. 

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Colleagues,

Our final colloquium in the "Creativity in Academia," will be Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12pm in UH 432. Benjamin Terry, Senior Lecturer and Area Coordinator of Painting in the Department of Art and Art History at UTA, will present "The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists." Professor Terry's Art Work is currently on display at Galleri Urbane in Dallas. Benjamin Terry will discuss how academia has influenced art, specifically as it pertains to the origin and ubiquity of "artspeak". Additionally, he will reflect on artspeak's impact on his personal studio practice and role as a painting professor. Please circulate 

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Colleagues,

The English Department holds its annual Hermanns Lecture Series this Friday 4/5 from 9am-noon on the 6th floor of the Central Library. This year's theme is around Sound Studies. Please circulate the flyer.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

Our next colloquium in the "Creativity in Academia,<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2024/01/19/spring-2024-events/>" will be Monday, April 15, 2024 at noon in UH 432. Dr. Natalia Trigo<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=trigon>, Assistant Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages at UTA, will present "Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Synergy Between Creative and Academic Writing<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/03/26/1214/>." Please circulate to colleagues and graduate students. 

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Dr. Kathryn Warren Colloquium Today at Noon in UH 432

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 11:32 AM
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Subject: Warren Colloquium - March 18 at Noon in UH 432

Colleagues,

Our next colloquium the "Creativity in Academia,<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/01/19/spring-2024-events/>" will be Monday, March 18, 2024 at noon in UH 432. Dr. Kathryn Hamilton Warren<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=kwarren>, Distinguished Senior Lecturer of English at UTA, will present "Creative Criticism<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/03/04/kathryn-warren-colloquium/>." Mark your calendars. Please circulate to people you think may be interested in attending. 

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Colleagues,

Our next colloquium the "Creativity in Academia,<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/01/19/spring-2024-events/>" will be Monday, March 18, 2024 at noon in UH 432. Dr. Kathryn Hamilton Warren<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=kwarren>, Distinguished Senior Lecturer of English at UTA, will present "Creative Criticism<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/03/04/kathryn-warren-colloquium/>." Mark your calendars. Please circulate to people you think may be interested in attending.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Please join us today for the first colloquium of the semester with Dr. Amy Tigner.
David

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 6:02 PM
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Subject: Dr. Amy Tigner Colloquium - February 5 at 12pm

Colleagues,

This spring, The Center for Theory will host a colloquium series around the theme "Creativity in Academia." Our lead-off presenter will be Dr. Amy Tigner, Professor of English, on Monday, February 5 at Noon in University Hall 418. Her presentation will be titled "The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists." As a noted artist 

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Are you a faculty member interested in publishing a book?...
Writing a book can be daunting, but getting started doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join the Division of Faculty Success and the Center for Theory for a one-hour Book Proposal Workshop led by Dr. David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology. As the author of six books and editor of a book series, Dr. Arditi will clarify the process for those going through or beginning the journey.
Event Date and Location: February 29, 1 pm - Trinity Hall 105
Click here to RSVP by Monday, February 26. Lunch will be provided, 

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Colleagues,

This spring, The Center for Theory will host a colloquium series around the theme "Creativity in Academia<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/01/19/spring-2024-events/>." Our lead-off presenter will be Dr. Amy Tigner<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=atigner>, Professor of English, on Monday, February 5 at Noon in University Hall 418. Her presentation will be titled "The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/01/24/dr-amy-tigner-colloquium/>." As a noted artist herself<https://www.amytignerart.com/original-artakjn0o3uufm>, Dr. Tigner has a wealth of experience to share about how being an artist informs being a scholar, and vice versa. (please note that the flyer is a reflection of my own lack of visual artistic creativity). 

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Colleagues,

We have some exciting events<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2024/01/19/spring-2024-events/> sponsored by the Center for Theory this Spring. First, we have the colloquium series around the theme "Creativity in Academia." Second, we will be co-sponsoring a book proposal workshop with the Division of Faculty Success. The book proposal workshop is geared to faculty across the university who are interested in publishing a book, but have not done so. I will be leading the workshop. The first 10 faculty to RSVP will receive a free book - The Art of the Book Proposal. More to come on the workshop very soon.
Colloquia 

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Colleagues,

As many of you know, I have been working to get more books in the Ben Agger Theory Library. We are happy to purchase books from your graduate courses. This would allow students to check out books instead of buying expensive books - this is a huge burden on our graduate students. Here is the list<https://www.librarycat.org/lib/davearditi> of our current books (and we will have more listed this Tuesday). You can always book<https:[log in to unmask]> the space for meetings as well. 

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Hi All,

This Spring, I would like to have a theme for the Center for Theory's Colloquium Series built around creativity in academia. We have one speaker, Dr. Amy Tigner from English, lined up and she will be discussing the relationship between her work and her art. If you have any suggestions for someone at the university to speak (including yourself), please send me your ideas. I understand most won't think about this until the New Year. Enjoy your break! 

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A reminder, this coming Monday!

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Theory at UTA
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:43 AM
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Subject: Dr. Robert Bing Colloquium - 12/4 at 12pm

Colleagues,

Join us for the second colloquium of Fall 2023 on Dec. 4 at 12pm. Dr. Robert Bing, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA, will present a talk about his book Race, Crime, and Justice. The book recognizes the influence of politics on America's justice system; it also explores flawed policies and practices that contribute to the disparate treatment of minority group members. Dr. 

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Colleagues,

Join us for the second colloquium<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/11/08/dr-robert-bing-colloquium> of Fall 2023 on Dec. 4 at 12pm. Dr. Robert Bing<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=rbing>, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA, will present a talk about his book Race, Crime, and Justice<https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/race-crime-and-justice-0>. The book recognizes the influence of politics on America's justice system; it also explores flawed policies and practices that contribute to the disparate treatment of minority group members. Dr. Bing will discuss the social construction of crime and demonization of people of color through the criminal justice system.
Please circulate the flyer. 

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Colleagues,

Big news! Beginning this Thursday (Nov. 9), there will be a librarian in the Ben Agger Theory Library (UH 203) from 3-5pm every Thursday<https://websites.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/11/07/librarian-office-hours-in-the-ben-agger-theory-library/>. They will be available to answer questions, conduct reference interviews, consult on research issues and help researchers track down information sources. While librarians mostly work with faculty and graduate students, they don't limit their service and any UTA community member is invited. We're excited about this partnership and hope you find it useful. Please spread the word to your departments to let them know about this service. 

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Happening today at 12pm in UH 432.

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> On Behalf Of Theory at UTA
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:05 PM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Nov. 6 Colloquium

Colleagues,

We will have our first colloquium of the year on November 6, 2023 at 12pm in University Hall 432. Dr. Lauren Sperandio Phelps<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=phelpsle> is a recent graduate of UT Arlington's English doctoral program, where she is currently a lecturer. Her talk is entitled "(Re)Fashioning Identities: Fashion, Dress, and the Modes of Feminist Critique in Women's Writing<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/10/18/lauren-sperandio-phelps-colloquium-11-6/>." Please share and circulate the attached flyer. 

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Quick reminder about Monday's colloquium. Look forward to seeing many of you there.
Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Theory at UTA
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:05 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Nov. 6 Colloquium

Colleagues,

We will have our first colloquium of the year on November 6, 2023 at 12pm in University Hall 432. Dr. Lauren Sperandio Phelps is a recent graduate of UT Arlington's English doctoral program, where she is currently a lecturer. Her talk is entitled 

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Colleagues,

Fast Capitalism 20.1 is now live! https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/32. Please share amongst your networks.

Also a reminder that Nov. 6 is our first colloquium, flyer attached.

Best,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

We will have our first colloquium of the year on November 6, 2023 at 12pm in University Hall 432. Dr. Lauren Sperandio Phelps<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=phelpsle> is a recent graduate of UT Arlington's English doctoral program, where she is currently a lecturer. Her talk is entitled "(Re)Fashioning Identities: Fashion, Dress, and the Modes of Feminist Critique in Women's Writing<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/10/18/lauren-sperandio-phelps-colloquium-11-6/>." Please share and circulate the attached flyer. 

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Hope to see you there!

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:44 AM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Open House and Raffle - Ben Agger Theory Library - OCT 11

Colleagues,

We're holding an Open House and Raffle<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/10/03/open-house-and-raffle-ben-agger-theory-library/> in the Ben Agger Theory Library (University Hall 203) on Wed. Oct. 11 from 12-3pm. It is running concurrently with the CoLA Fall Festival<https://events.uta.edu/event/cola_fall_festival>, so drop by before or after you visit the Fall Festival! We will have coffee and pastries. This event is for Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff. 

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Quick reminder about our Open House tomorrow!

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 11:44 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Open House and Raffle - Ben Agger Theory Library - OCT 11

Colleagues,

We're holding an Open House and Raffle<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/10/03/open-house-and-raffle-ben-agger-theory-library/> in the Ben Agger Theory Library (University Hall 203) on Wed. Oct. 11 from 12-3pm. It is running concurrently with the CoLA Fall Festival<https://events.uta.edu/event/cola_fall_festival>, so drop by before or after you visit the Fall Festival! We will have coffee and pastries. This event is for Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff. 

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Colleagues,

We're holding an Open House and Raffle<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/10/03/open-house-and-raffle-ben-agger-theory-library/> in the Ben Agger Theory Library (University Hall 203) on Wed. Oct. 11 from 12-3pm. It is running concurrently with the CoLA Fall Festival<https://events.uta.edu/event/cola_fall_festival>, so drop by before or after you visit the Fall Festival! We will have coffee and pastries. This event is for Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff. 

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Colleagues,

We had to change Dr. Robert Bing's colloquium to December 4 because of scheduling conflicts. Please mark your calendar for the following:

* November 6, noon - Dr. Lauren Phelps, a recent graduate and current Lecturer of English at UTA
* December 4, noon - Dr. Robert Bing, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA 

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Colleagues,

This is a reminder that you can book the Ben Agger Theory Library for meetings and events. To do so, just visit our booking<https:[log in to unmask]> page. All faculty and graduate students can book it. If you do not yet have access to the library with your Mav ID, please email me and I will set that up for you. 

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Colleagues,

We have two colloquia scheduled for the Center for Theory this fall. Please mark your calendar for the following:

* October 23 - Dr. Robert Bing, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA
* November 6 - Dr. Lauren Phelps, a recent graduate and current Lecturer of English at UTA
More information will follow as the dates approach. 

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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to a new year. Last year, we scoured course syllabi to purchase books for the Ben Agger Theory Library. Many of your books have already been purchased and are ready to be used by graduate students. Look here<https://www.librarycat.org/lib/davearditi> to see if we have your books. If we don't, send me the course titles, and I will get them ordered ASAP. 

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Colleagues,

Please congratulate Dr. Penelope Ingram on her new book! Imperiled Whiteness

https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/06/21/dr-ingrams-new-book/

In Imperiled Whiteness, Penelope Ingram examines the role played by media in the resurgence of white nationalism and neo-Nazi movements in the Obama-to-Trump era. As politicians on the right stoked anxieties about whites "losing ground" and "being left behind," media platforms turned whiteness into a commodity that was packaged and disseminated to a white populace. Reading popular film and television franchises (Planet of the Apes, Star Trek, and The Walking Dead) through political flashpoints, such as debates over immigration reform, gun control, and Black Lives Matter protests, 

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Colleagues,

We decided to run a t-shirt fundraiser to help support Fast Capitalism. The proceeds will go to defray costs of the journal and build a reserve for a rainy day. I think you will all appreciate the design. Please consider purchasing one and spreading the word! https://www.bonfire.com/fast-capitalism-fundraiser/

Also, we could use a couple more essays for the upcoming journal. If you or a colleague is working on something that fits, please submit. 

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The Ben Agger Theory Library is ready for use<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/04/27/booking-now-ben-agger-theory-library/>! Faculty and Graduate students can now book<https:[log in to unmask]> the main room of the Ben Agger Theory Library<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/library/> for events. This means you can hold small meetings or even reserve the space to study.

To book simply fill-out the Bookings Page<https:[log in to unmask]>. Make sure you contact David Arditi to gain swipe card access with your UTA ID card if you haven't done so before. If you haven't gained swipe card access, give us a few days to make sure we get you into the system. 

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Reminder about tomorrow's colloquium!

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Theory at UTA
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:13 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: April 26 - Dr. Hannah Lebovits Colloquium

Don't miss next week's colloquium by Dr. Hannah Lebovits<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/04/10/dr-hannah-lebovits-colloquium/>, assistant professor of public affairs and planning.

Join us for the final colloquium for Spring 2023 on April 26 at Noon in 432 University Hall. Dr. Hannah Lebovits<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=lebovitsh>, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and planning will present "Nobodies: The Role of the Administrative State in Perpetuating Urban Homelessness." 

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Don't miss next week's colloquium by Dr. Hannah Lebovits<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/04/10/dr-hannah-lebovits-colloquium/>, assistant professor of public affairs and planning.

Join us for the final colloquium for Spring 2023 on April 26 at Noon in 432 University Hall. Dr. Hannah Lebovits<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=lebovitsh>, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and planning will present "Nobodies: The Role of the Administrative State in Perpetuating Urban Homelessness." 

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In 2022, Dr. Jacqueline Fay<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=jstodnic>, Associate Professor of English at UTA, published her book Materializing Englishness in Early Medieval Texts<https://global.oup.com/academic/product/materializing-englishness-in-early-medieval-texts-9780198757566?cc=us&lang=en&>. Dr. Fay presented one of the chapters<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/04/17/dr-jacqueline-fays-book-materializing-englishness-in-early-medieval-texts/> from the book for the Center for Theory's Colloquium in 2017 entitled "The Weeds We Are: the Trans-Planted Politics of Eleventh-Century England." We have the book in the Ben Agger Theory Library<https://www.librarycat.org/lib/davearditi/item/237491456> for all to read.
[Materializing Englishness]
The aim of this book is to restore to the story of Englishness the lively material interactions between words, bodies, plants, stones, metals, and soil, among other things, that would have characterized it for the 

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In addition to recently presenting for the College of Liberal Arts' Festival of Ideas<https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/news-events/recurring-events/festival-of-ideas>, Dr. Christopher Conway and Dr. Antoinette Sol won the 2023 Ray and Pat Browne Award<https://pcaaca.org/news-events/2023-literary-and-journal-awards> for Best Edited Collection in Popular and American Culture by the Popular Culture Association<https://pcaaca.org/> for their book The Comic Book Western: New Perspectives of a Global Genre<https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496218995/>. 

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Colleagues,

We have a new series for graduate students hosted by the Center for Theory entitled "Brown Bag on Books." The idea is to bring in UTA faculty to discuss their experiences writing and publishing books. It is an informal event that is less book talk and more discussion about the process. 

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Dear Colleagues,

I hope this email finds you all doing well. I will be teaching a doctoral summer course titled Critical and Social Theories in Education and would appreciate if you could share the below information with interested students. I am open to advanced master’s students enrolling in the course as well! I will teach critical and social theories from an interdisciplinary perspective (e.g., Marxism, Black feminist thought, and Queer theory) with students applying these theories to their research in education. Therefore, students outside of education can apply these theories to their respective fields of study. Thank you for sharing! 

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Colleagues,

Our final colloquium of the year will be on April 26 at Noon in 432 University Hall. It will feature Dr. Hannah Lebovits, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Planning. Her presentation is titled "Nobodies: The Role of the Administrative State in Perpetuating Urban Homelessness<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/04/10/dr-hannah-lebovits-colloquium/>."

Please circulate and I look forward to seeing you there! 

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Dear Colleagues,

The Center for Theory has two announcements for you.

First, since we have been announcing faculty publications on the Theory listserv, please allow me the courtesy to announce my latest publication. Today is the official publication date of my new book Digital Feudalism: Creators, Credit, Consumption and Capitalism (2023). It is my 6th book serendipitously published on April 6. Please see the press release here<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2023/04/06/dr-david-arditis-new-book-digital-feudalism/> (also included below). 

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A reminder that Christian Zlolniski will be presenting for the Theory Colloquium this Friday.

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 8:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Zlolniski Colloquium April 7 at Noon

Colleagues,

Welcome back from break. In just under two weeks, we will be holding a colloquium featuring Dr. Christian Zlolniski on Friday, April 7 at Noon in UH 432. His talk is entitled "Plundering the Commons: Extraction and Commodification of Beach Pebbles in Mexico for US Markets in the Age of Climate Change." Please circulate the attached flyer to 

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Dr. Cedrick May<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=cmay>, Professor of English at UTA, published two short stories<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/03/31/two-short-stories-by-cedrick-may/> this year. The first one, "The Fifth Stage of Grief," appeared in the January issue of the horror monthly, Dark Horses Magazine<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdarkhorsesmagazine.mystrikingly.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7Cf40596af9f4049c2d47a08db32228a61%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C638158896157290338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IOSZ764X3pKS3xDVIiGefHSUl3f8lsXeSd99yj1SHag%3D&reserved=0>. The title signals the story's theme: A pair of strangers wrestle with ghosts from their past in an attempt to overcome the grief that haunts them. The other story, "Imposter Syndrome," appears in the online journal, Coffin Bell: a Journal of Dark Literature<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoffinbell.com%2Fimposter-syndrome%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7Cf40596af9f4049c2d47a08db32228a61%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C638158896157290338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a2KQIy4KlwLXxBpTCWpXTzlm7SKXSFM5MAxI4jAt8Ac%3D&reserved=0>. "Imposter Syndrome" is a Rod Serling-inspired fever dream of a tale about memory, dislocation, and identity. 

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Colleagues,

Tim Morris<https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=tmorris>, Professor of English at the University of Texas at Arlington, recently published "The Banker's Clerk and the Hippopotamus<https://thedecadentreview.com/corpus/the-bankers-clerk-and-the-hippopotamus/>" in The Decadent Review<https://thedecadentreview.com/>. This piece of creative criticism is about memory and identity and the way people interrelate with and embody language.

Tim will also be the first participant in a brown bag session we're starting in the Ben Agger Theory Library. We will be featuring a series of faculty discussing the writing process of their books geared toward graduate students. That will be April 18th 12:30-1:30pm in UH 203. More details to come. 

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Colleagues,

If you publish something (a book, article, book chapter, etc.), please let me know. I'm happy to write a post about it on the Center for Theory webpage and email faculty about it.

Also, we have a growing number of faculty books in the Ben Agger Theory Library. Check them out here<https://www.librarycat.org/lib/davearditi/search/tag/UTA+Faculty>. We have more on the way, but if you work at UTA and do not see your book listed, feel free to email me and request it be added. 

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Colleagues,

Welcome back from break. In just under two weeks, we will be holding a colloquium<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/03/20/dr-christian-zlolniski-colloquium/> featuring Dr. Christian Zlolniski on Friday, April 7 at Noon in UH 432. His talk is entitled "Plundering the Commons: Extraction and Commodification of Beach Pebbles in Mexico for US Markets in the Age of Climate Change." Please circulate the attached flyer to interested people, students, groups. 

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Dear Colleagues,

We now have 998 books in the Ben Agger Theory Library and many more on the way. Please feel free to look at the collection here: https://www.librarycat.org/lib/davearditi

If you would like to check-out books, please let me or Andrea Jenkins know and we can add you as a patron.

The space is also coming along, we have some new tables and chairs and a TV display on the way. You may get access to the space by sending me an email - I will give all faculty and graduate students access to the front room and faculty access 

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Dear Colleagues,

We are putting out a CFP for a special section of Fast Capitalism entitled "TikTok, Balloons and the Fear of a Rising China<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu%2Findex.php%2Ffastcapitalism%2Fannouncement%2Fview%2F9&data=05%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7Cc3f018dc7e6c4cd8ab0108db1441b923%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C638126044733043406%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GV%2FmiV4rHotWYPH7B2UEQdU6rIbR8hSXcjlD3HyuMZk%3D&reserved=0>." Please consider submitting a piece and circulating to your networks.

Also a reminder about the Center's Black Feminist and Liberatory Theories Panel<https://events.uta.edu/event/black_feminist_and_liberatory_theories> tomorrow.

Thank you,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Please see below

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 6:52 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FW: Black Feminist and Liberatory Theories Panel

Happy Monday!

I hope this email finds you are doing well. I want to invite you to a panel hosted by The Center for Theory on "Black Feminist and Liberatory Theories<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uta.edu%2Fcenterfortheory%2F2023%2F01%2F25%2Fblack-feminist-and-liberatory-theories-panel%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7Cc7336347dda049cbe96c08db0df5870a%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C638119120404524980%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nzNcVgjZuT5vvirrvkwQ9boEBjOQKPcMAv7JOqGXdA0%3D&reserved=0>" on February 22nd at 6 pm in PKH 102. 

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Colleagues,

If you or anyone you know uses TikTok (or any of the other banned websites) in their teaching and/or research, please contact me or send me the person's name. I have a couple names already of people affected by the ban, but I'm hoping to put a group together to discuss the ways it impacts us. 

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Colleagues,

Many of you may be interested in this. I wrote an Op-ed about TikTok bans. This relates to my forthcoming book and experiences teaching Introduction to Popular Culture.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-02-07-tiktok-bans-limit-the-free-flow-of-information-and-impinge-on-academic-freedom

Best,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

The Center for Theory has its first event for the Spring Semester scheduled. We will be hosting a panel on February 22nd at 6pm in PKH 102. The panel is called "Black Feminist and Liberatory Theories<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2023/01/25/black-feminist-and-liberatory-theories-panel/>." Dr. Ericka Roland, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies here at UTA, organized the panel. It will also include Dr. Kyrah Brown, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, and Dr. Wideline Seraphin, Assistant Professor of Literacy Studies. Open to all faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, staff, and alumni. Please circulate the attached flyer. 

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Colleagues,

Hope you had a restful break. We now have over 740 books in the Ben Agger Theory Library with more books on the way. You can now view the library catalog online. This is a great resource for both faculty and graduate students. Faculty, if you are teaching graduate students, please let them know that they can check out items. Also, please let me know if there are books you would like to see ordered. Graduate students, feel free to browse the catalog and check out any books, especially for your graduate classes. Graduate students can also contact me 

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A reminder that Dr. Eli Shupe is presenting at the Center for Theory Colloquium tomorrow at Noon in University Hall 432.

Best,
David Arditi

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:26 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Eli Shupe Colloquium and First Books Arrived!

Colleagues,

Our second colloquium of the year will be on Nov. 28 at Noon in UH 432 featuring Dr. Eli Shupe<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.uta.edu%2Fcenterfortheory%2F2022%2F11%2F10%2Fdr-eli-shupe-colloquium-november-28-at-noon%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7Cc23ee6186da0472c459108dac36383a9%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C638037129431271268%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nowFMNgoMTwPZ7oYjbXabTPE8ZEyrAC%2FRNl6LXPdYDI%3D&reserved=0>. Dr. Shupe is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities and the co-director of Medical Humanities here at UT Arlington. Please circulate the attached flyer. 

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Colleagues,

The books are starting to flow in for the Ben Agger Theory Library. Our first order of 200 books are arriving, though in spirts. Here is the second book unboxing video<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2022/11/16/unboxing-book-video-2/> (this one has some great editing thanks to our GRA Paul Ruiz-Requena). We sent our second list of about 160 books to Pantego Books to prepare the second order. But we still need book suggestions. Please send a list of books to me you would like to see in the library if you haven't already done so. 

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Colleagues,

Our second colloquium of the year will be on Nov. 28 at Noon in UH 432 featuring Dr. Eli Shupe<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2022/11/10/dr-eli-shupe-colloquium-november-28-at-noon/>. Dr. Shupe is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities and the co-director of Medical Humanities here at UT Arlington. Please circulate the attached flyer.

We also received our first batch of books today. Of course I made an unboxing video<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2022/11/10/first-batch-of-books/>. It is a ridiculous video and it may entertain you. 

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Colleagues,

I'm co-editing the Handbook of Critical Music Industry Studies with Ryan Nolan. This is a big project to help redefine the field of music industry studies. Please circulate this CFP among your networks.
https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/cfp-handbook-of-critical-music-industry-studies/

Thank you,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Today!

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:11 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Colloquium Monday 11/7 - Dr. Garza

Colleagues,

We have the first Colloquium of the year this coming Monday (11/7). Dr. Alma Garza, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will be presenting her research entitled "Firm or Fragile: How Parent Bond Characteristics Shape Children's Resources." The colloquium will be at noon in 432 University Hall. Please circulate the attached flyer. 

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Hi Everyone,

As I mentioned, the bookcases arrived Tuesday and today the Ben Agger Theory Library's 4 comfy chairs arrived. I made an unboxing video. I'm so excited, I said "I'm really excited" 4 times in the unboxing video. https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2022/11/03/chairs-arrived-unboxing/

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

I'm writing because we just published Volume 19.1<https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/31/showToc> of Fast Capitalism<fastcapitalism.com>. The issue features a special section edited by Dr. Jeremy Hunsinger entitled "Academic Automation, Machine Un/Learning and Artificial Non/Intelligences." Give it a read and please circulate.

Also, the Ben Agger Theory Library is coming along. Our bookshelves<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2022/11/02/bookshelves-arrived/> arrived yesterday, we have some comfy chairs on the way, and I ordered the first batch of books today (200 so far). 

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Colleagues,

We have the first Colloquium of the year this coming Monday (11/7). Dr. Alma Garza, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will be presenting her research entitled "Firm or Fragile: How Parent Bond Characteristics Shape Children's Resources." The colloquium will be at noon in 432 University Hall. Please circulate the attached flyer. 

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Colleagues,

One thing I always discuss in my classes, especially when we go over Gramsci and Du Bois, is that leaders have degrees in the liberal arts. This article in the Washington Post<https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/10/28/congress-college-majors-economics/> breaks down what members of Congress majored in. Notice there is fully one STEM field represented; that field is Biology, a field hardly meant when politicians mention funding STEM. If they did a broader study of leaders in the government, business, non-profit sector, education, they would find much the same. There is no greater defense of the liberal arts than this chart.
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Best,
David 

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Colleagues,

Please mark your calendar for the Center for Theory's first colloquium of the year. Dr. Alma Garza, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will be presenting "Firm or Fragile: How Parent Bond Characteristics Shape Children's Resources." Please share with others.

Information can be found here: https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/2022/10/16/colloquium-dr-alma-garza/.

Thanks,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

If you have academic journals lying around your office, we would be happy to house them in the Ben Agger Theory Library. I know have collected a lot of unused journals over the years that serve no use for me. If you have the same, please donate them. We are interested in any journals in the social sciences and humanities, as long as they are NOT quantitative in nature. 

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Colleagues,

I have some exciting news to share<https://blog.uta.edu/centerfortheory/2022/09/18/lerr-grant-for-the-ben-agger-theory-library/>. Several years ago, I founded the Ben Agger Theory Library as a way to commemorate Ben's work. This year the UT System Board of Regents approved $65,000 to grow the library. We're moving the library into a bigger space (UH 203), purchasing $30,000 worth of books, new furniture, and technology to make the space more accessible. This will make the space a place for graduate students and faculty to study and meet. I hope this will build our theory community on campus. 

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Colleagues,

This Fall, the Center for Theory will host 2 colloquia. Both presentations will be by faculty who started at the university since the outbreak of COVID. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to come and meet our new faculty and get to know them and their research. Mark your calendars for the following (details to follow closer to the presentations). 

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Colleagues,

This Fall I'm hoping to put together a colloquium series that focuses on new faculty that have started at UTA since 2020. If you have a new colleague in your unit that does theory work, please contact me with their name.

Thanks,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

Hope everyone is having a great summer. I've been busy rebuilding the Center for Theory's website<https://centerfortheory.uta.edu/>, and I am happy to announce it is ready for you to see.

We're also going to be doing a lot with the Ben Agger Theory Library and I want to draw your attention to this post. Specifically: "I'm inviting all faculty who teach graduate student courses to make books available in the library for their students to access for free. If you have spare books, please donate them to make them available. If you do not have spare books, we are going 

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Dear Colleagues,

One of the Center for Theory Faculty Advisory Board members, Dr. Jennifer Miller, just had her book published! Her book The Transformative Potential of LGBTQ+ Children's Picture Books was published by the University of Mississippi Press. The book is the first to address LGBTQ children's picture books and demonstrates the impact these representations can have for kids. This book comes out at the perfect time with states attacking and banning books that discuss sexuality. 

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Colleagues,

Please circulate to graduate students.

Thanks,
David

Graduate Students,

This Fall the Center for Theory will have a Graduate Research Assistant Position. The emphasis of this position will be to work on grant funding and locating donations for the Center for Theory. This will be a great resume builder for anyone who thinks they may go into non-profit or grant/development work. The GRA will be in charge of searching for funding opportunities for the Center's projects, consulting with the Director about what will work, sending inquiries about funding opportunities and helping with the grants/funding applications. A small part of 

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Colleagues,

I'm sorry to announce that our speaker (Dr. Irizarry) is sick. The Cite Black Women event is canceled.

Please announce to your networks.

Sincerely,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Colleagues,

On Monday May 2nd at 4pm, the Center for Theory will host an event for Cite Black Women featuring Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry. Here is the UTA Event page<https://events.uta.edu/event/cite_black_women_the_politics_of_citations_and_call_to_action> and the Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/events/537269974636048/>. This event is for faculty and graduate students to get everyone thinking about how citation practices impact scholarly careers. Please circulate the attached flyer to your networks. 

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Colleagues,

On Monday May 2nd at 4pm, the Center for Theory will host an event for Cite Black Women featuring Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry. Here is the UTA Event page<https://events.uta.edu/event/cite_black_women_the_politics_of_citations_and_call_to_action> and the Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/events/537269974636048/>. Please circulate the attached flyer to your networks.

Thank you,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Tomorrow's Colloquium
"Our Liberation Does Not Require Your Permission"
Dr. Frederick Engram, Jr.
418 University Hall
Noon

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 8:23 PM
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Engram Colloquium 3/23

Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's next colloquium will be Wednesday, March 23 at noon in UH 418. Dr. Frederick Engram, Jr. will present "Our Liberation Does Not Require Your Permission." Dr. Engram has a joint appointment in the Center for African American Studies and CRCJ. This will be our first in-person event in 2 years and I'm very excited 

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Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's next colloquium will be Wednesday, March 23 at noon in UH 418. Dr. Frederick Engram, Jr. will present "Our Liberation Does Not Require Your Permission." Dr. Engram has a joint appointment in the Center for African American Studies and CRCJ. This will be our first in-person event in 2 years and I'm very excited to see you all. Please circulate the attached flyer to listservs. 

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Reminder that today is Erin Murrah-Mandril's colloquium.

From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 2:33 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Colloquium Monday 2/21!!!

Colleagues,

We have the first Center for Theory Colloquium Scheduled for Monday, February 21 at Noon. Dr. Erin Murrah-Mandril will present "Transnational Parteria: The Feminist Genealogy of Borderlands Midwifery" on Teams<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_ZTE4MWRhMmUtNWRlOC00ZDY3LTlmMmMtZGYwZmVhZWMwYjM5%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25225cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522e9a14640-cf37-4c8c-95ae-dc05ced55cc7%2522%257d&data=04%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7C8f6cfec118654a70da4908d9eff997b6%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C1%7C0%7C637804677610800825%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=u1MUFsSU%2B%2BHXdKFVJpHVu0qwYRzgY4TutDkU31%2F1Xmk%3D&reserved=0>. She was originally going to present in March 2020, but we canceled due to COVID. Hope to see you all there. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please circulate! 

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Colleagues,

We have the first Center for Theory Colloquium Scheduled for Monday, February 21 at Noon. Dr. Erin Murrah-Mandril will present "Transnational Parteria: The Feminist Genealogy of Borderlands Midwifery" on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTE4MWRhMmUtNWRlOC00ZDY3LTlmMmMtZGYwZmVhZWMwYjM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%225cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e9a14640-cf37-4c8c-95ae-dc05ced55cc7%22%7d>. She was originally going to present in March 2020, but we canceled due to COVID. Hope to see you all there. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please circulate! 

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Hello Everyone,

As we return to campus, I want to share some exciting news. First, the Center's GRA, Andrea Jenkins, will be holding regular office hours in the Ben Agger Theory Library. You can drop by during these hours to use the library.

Mon: 11am-3:30pm

Wed: 1-2pm

Thursday: 1-4:30pm

Second, we have a card reader on the library's door now. Faculty interested in accessing the space at their leisure, please email me to get your card access. Finally, we'll be working on a check-out mechanism for books soon. 

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Colleagues,

We are planning 3 events in the Center for Theory this Spring. Two colloquia and a big event.

* February 21 - Erin Murrah-Mandril (Associate Professor of English) - Noon on Teams
* March 28 - Frederick Engram (Assistant Professor of Instruction - CRCJ) - "Our Liberation Does Not Require Your Permission". - Noon in-person hybrid (University Hall 432)
* April TBA - Cite Black Women 

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Dear Colleagues and Graduate Students,

Colleagues: Please circulate to your departments

This Spring the Center for Theory will have a Graduate Research Assistant Position. The emphasis of this position will be to work on grant funding and locating donations for the Center for Theory. This will be a great resume builder for anyone who thinks they may go into non-profit or grant/development work. The GRA will be in charge of searching for funding opportunities for the Center's projects, consulting with the Director about what will work, sending inquiries about funding opportunities and helping with the grants/funding applications. A small part 

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Dear Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's journal, Fast Capitalism, just published issue 18.1. Please check it out and spread the word. There is a section on the January 6 insurrection in addition to regular articles. https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/30/showToc

We're going to be cranking up the Colloquium series again next semester. Be on the lookout for more to come. 

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Dear Colleagues,

We just announced a new special issue for Fast Capitalism. Please spread the CFP<https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/announcement/view/7>: Academic Automation, Machine Un/Learning and Artificial Non/Intelligences.

Thanks,
David

CFP Special issue of Fastcapitalism

Academic Automation, Machine Un/Learning and Artificial Non/Intelligences

Over the last 70 years, computational and networked media have become deeply integrated with higher education and have slowly adopted and integrated various technologies. The newest generation of technologies engaging higher education centers around what is popularly called artificial intelligence, otherwise known as machine learning. Machine learning creates models that self-design solutions that may include interaction, prediction, and other simulatable aspects. In other 

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Colleagues,

Fast Capitalism has a Call For Papers<https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/announcement/view/6> titled "Online Extremism and the Insurrection of 2021."

Fast Capitalism is seeking critical essays for possible inclusion in a special section of an upcoming 2021 issue about the online right-wing extremism. Our goal is to gather both scholarly essays and political commentaries to present critical analyses of the growing numbers of white supremacists and how they have organized their disruptive political networks online. Further details in the attached PDF. 

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From: Center for Theory <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 1:45 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Monday's Library/Theory Event

Colleagues,

This is a reminder that the UTA Library is holding an event in collaboration with the Center for Theory. The event is "Music By Numbers: A Conversation About Music Industry Data Archives" held on Monday, April 26 at Noon on Teams<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flibraries.uta.edu%2Fmusicbynumbers&data=04%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7C77432701dbf449ddc1be08d90688096f%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C1%7C0%7C637548003709197736%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=g9I3YFxbLrgBYwDiHiwTs4G6iCsDDG1THaNlvMpYjQc%3D&reserved=0>. Everyone is welcome! Description: 

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Colleagues,

This is a reminder that the UTA Library is holding an event in collaboration with the Center for Theory. The event is "Music By Numbers: A Conversation About Music Industry Data Archives" held on Monday, April 26 at Noon on Teams<http://libraries.uta.edu/musicbynumbers>. Everyone is welcome! Description:

In 2013, the University of Texas Libraries purchased copies of the (Recording Industry in Numbers) dating from 1994-2012 and later purchased reports through 2017. These reports provide rich data and information about the state of the record industry. These reports are a treasure trove of candid information about the record industry by the record 

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Dear Colleagues,  

   

As many of you know and participate in the Center for Theory, I’m reaching out to you to help increase the funding for the 2021-22 school year. Please consider making a donation for MavsDay and please circulate this to your networks. MavsDay is Thursday April 22, but feel free to make a donation today! 

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Colleagues,

A little self-promotion. My latest book, Streaming Culture: Subscription Platforms And The Unending Consumption Of Culture<https://books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Streaming-Culture/?k=9781839827730>, just published by Emerald in their SocietyNow series. Please circulate to colleagues and listservs who you think may be interested.

For those interested in purchasing, use the code STREAM30 for a 30% discount on the Emerald website<https://books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Streaming-Culture/?k=9781839827730>. 

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Hello Everyone,

The Center for Theory is co-sponsoring an event with UTA Libraries April 26 at noon on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDZkOWI0ZmMtYzExNy00NzJkLWIxYzQtYTMxYWM5NWQ2NWY0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%225cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22820e585e-7e11-4c29-8ef9-02b716d3e4e6%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a>. The event is called "Music By Numbers: A Conversation About Music Industry Data Archives." We'll have a guest speaker, Richard Osborne, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music at Middlesex University. See below for the write up and the attached flyer. Please circulate. 

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Colleagues,

Happy Spring 21, hope you are all hanging in there through the pandemic. I'd like to receive your input on two items.

First, I am going to be working on a strategic plan for the Center for Theory this semester. If any of you are interested in participating in it, please contact me. I'm more than happy to have added input on the direction of the Center. 

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Dear Colleagues,
As many of you know, to commemorate Ben Agger's contributions to social theory we founded the Ben Agger Theory Library<https://www.uta.edu/theory/Library/index.html> at the University of Texas at Arlington. The library is a growing part of the UT-Arlington intellectual community with an expanding selection of books. In it, we house most of Ben Agger's books, a large selection of social and humanistic theory books, and a growing number of books by people who presented at the Center for Theory's Colloquium Series. 

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Today is the first Center for Theory Colloquium. At 1:30pm. Dr. Jacqueline Fay will present "Sinuous Histories:
How Worms Have Animated Us." Please note the different time than usual. This will be our first colloquium in the virtual environment and I hope you will attend.

Here is the link to the Teams meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWM5YzA1OWYtZjZmNi00ZWE1LTg2OGQtZDQ1Y2EzODlmZDk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%225cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e9a14640-cf37-4c8c-95ae-dc05ced55cc7%22%7d>. All are welcome. 

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Colleagues,

Our first Center for Theory Colloquium of Fall 2020 will be Oct 7 at 1:30pm. Dr. Jacqueline Fay will present "Sinuous Histories:
How Worms Have Animated Us." Please note the different time than usual. This will be our first colloquium in the virtual environment and I hope you will attend.

Here is the link to the Teams meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OWM5YzA1OWYtZjZmNi00ZWE1LTg2OGQtZDQ1Y2EzODlmZDk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%225cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e9a14640-cf37-4c8c-95ae-dc05ced55cc7%22%7d>. All are welcome. 

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Sinuous Histories:

How Worms Have Animated Us

Using posthuman theories, particularly those focusing on animacy, the talk will develop the idea of “vermiculture” as a term not just to refer to the cultivation of worms to break down soil but a large and complex system of physical encounters with worms and cultural representations of worms that serves important functions in what it means to be human.

Dear Colleagues,

I'm very excited to announce the publication of Fast Capitalism 17.2. This issue includes both a section for regular articles and a special issue entitled "Capitalism, Coronavirus, and Crushing College as We Know It." Take a look and spread the word through your networks.

https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/29

Also, we will have two virtual colloquia this semester. Jacquelin Faye will present on October 7 at 1:30pm and Kenneth Williford will present on November 11 at 1:30pm. More details to follow, and I may get an outside speaker at some point. 

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Colleagues,

Hope all is well. I just received this CFP on Populism and thought some of you may interested in it.

Best,
David

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington

Dear Colleagues,

I'm happy to announce the publication of Fast Capitalism 17.1. This is a special issue entitled "'This is not Normal:' Trumpism, Ineffectiveness as Governance and the Unending Campaign. https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/This%20Is%20Not%20Normal

When we circulated CFP, we could not have known how "not" normal this moment would be for the USA and the world. We tried to contextualize the moment in the Introduction and preface, but things keep changing to keep up with. Please give it a read and circulate among your networks. 

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Dear Graduate Students,

As many of you work feverishly on final papers, theses, dissertations, and comps, I understand that it may be tough for you to access books with the Library closed. I'm happy to announce a lending program from the Center for Theory's Ben Agger Theory Library. Any College of Liberal Arts graduate students may check-out books from the Ben Agger Theory Library and I will arrange contactless delivery. 

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Colleagues,

Fast Capitalism will have a section in issue 17.2 entitled "Capitalism, Coronavirus, and Crushing College as We Know It." It emphasizes the deployment of digital networks to educate. Please consider the call and circulate among your networks.

Best,

Dr. David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington 

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Colleagues,

While I think the university shutting down was necessary to protect potentially vulnerable populations, we need to be careful about how proceed with our classes. Here are some thoughts in the tradition of critical theory. I write this as someone who teaches online and designed a well-received online course.

We're witnessing how crisis capitalism has a way of massively shifting our day-to-day existence. The fact that so many are willing to create online course materials without compensation or course reductions speaks to hegemony. Antonio Gramsci argued hegemony is so powerful because we consent to the processes that oppress us 

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Colleagues,

Due to the cancellation of classes next week, we thought it best to postpone Monday's colloquium. Erin Murrah-Mandril will present at the colloquium in the future.

Best wishes,
David Arditi

Colleagues,

Our next Colloquium is scheduled for March 16 at Noon, the Monday after Spring Break. Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Erin Murrah-Mandril, will present her research entitled "The Chicana Feminist Legacy of Borderlands Midwifery<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Murrah-Mandril_Colloquium_3-16-20.jpg>." The colloquium will be held in UH 432. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

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Hi All,

Just a reminder that the Center for Theory's first Spring Colloquium is this Wednesday! Patrick Burkart will be discussing his new book Why Hackers Win. The colloquium<https://www.facebook.com/events/899571017144762/> starts at noon in UH 10. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
Editor - Fast Capitalism
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Hi All,

Just a reminder that the Center for Theory's first Spring Colloquium is this Wednesday! Patrick Burkart will be discussing his new book Why Hackers Win. The colloquium<https://www.facebook.com/events/899571017144762/> starts at noon in UH 10. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
Editor - Fast Capitalism
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

I'm very excited about the Center for Theory's first Colloquium of the Spring. Patrick Burkart, Professor of Communication at Texas A&M, will be visiting to discuss his new book Why Hackers Win<https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520300132/why-hackers-win> (Co-Authored with Tom McCourt). The Colloquium will be Wednesday, February 12 at Noon in University Hall Room 10. Here is the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/899571017144762/. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

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Greetings Colleagues,

Happy Spring. I just finished the Spring Colloquium Schedule (attached). We are bringing Dr. Patrick Burkart from Texas A&M February 12 for a talk about his new book Why Hackers Win (co-authored with Tom McCourt). His talk will be at Noon in UH 10.

Best,
David

Spring 2020

* Patrick Burkart - 2/12 

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Structural Thinking about Social Categories

Nadya Vasilyeva
Princeton University

COBA 245W
Friday December 6, 2019
11:30 to 12:30

Categorical reasoning is one of the cornerstones of psychological functioning, supporting explanation, induction, and learning in virtually every domain of knowledge, including reasoning about social categories. Dominant theories of social cognition focus on the role of internal/essential characteristics in representations of social kinds. Drawing upon an emerging literature in philosophy, I introduce an alternative to internalist thinking, called "structural thinking", in which observed correlations between social categories and their properties are explained through stable external constraints, rather than derived from the inherent 

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Colleagues,

On Wednesday, Dec. 4th Noon-2pm the Center for Theory will have an open house for the Ben Agger Theory Library (UH 228). This will be in conjunction with a holiday party on the 2nd floor of University Hall. Several of the departments in UH are having their holiday party, and we're piggybacking on this since the Library is on the 2nd floor. I'll have coffee in the library and I am sure there will be plenty of food to go around. 

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Today - 6-7pm in Architecture 204.
Refreshments begin at 5:30pm

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:01 AM
To: 'Center for Theory' <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Nov. 20 - Digital Culture Roundtable

Colleagues,

In one week (Wed. Nov. 20), the Center for Theory will host a roundtable entitled "Digital Culture: Promises, Progress, and Power<https://events.uta.edu/event/digital_culture_promises_progress_and_power_a_roundtable#.Xcw2lq97mUk>." The roundtable will be from 6-7pm with light snacks beforehand beginning at 5:30pm in Architecture 204. 

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Colleagues,

In one week (Wed. Nov. 20), the Center for Theory will host a roundtable entitled "Digital Culture: Promises, Progress, and Power<https://events.uta.edu/event/digital_culture_promises_progress_and_power_a_roundtable#.Xcw2lq97mUk>." The roundtable will be from 6-7pm with light snacks beforehand beginning at 5:30pm in Architecture 204.

All are welcome. Please circulate to students, faculty, alumni, and the community.

Sincerely,
David

David Arditi, PhD
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas Arlington
Author of iTake Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<http://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-The-Recording-Industry-Digital/dp/144224013X>
MusicDetour: The DFW Local Music Archive<http://musicdetour.com/>

Colleagues,

On Monday, October 28, Dustin Harp will be presenting at our next colloquium. Her talk, entitled "Theoretical Intersections: feminist, cultural and media inquiries<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Harp_Colloquium_10-28-19.jpg>," will be at noon in UH 432. Please circulate.

Best,
David

Colleagues,

I'm very happy to report that Fast Capitalism 16.2 is now published. You can visit the issue here (https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/current/showToc<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu%2Findex.php%2Ffastcapitalism%2Fissue%2Fcurrent%2FshowToc&data=02%7C01%7Cdarditi%40uta.edu%7C4191244789cf47eaee0308d74dc6a7ec%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C637063387922403530&sdata=t34TUhnNet13oTzJAriEIGmjDMGPpeF%2Bq3OUl8PNqi0%3D&reserved=0>).

It includes a symposium entitled "Cultural Reflections of Capital." Also, UTA's Jennifer Miller has an article in this issue.

Please circulate the issue among your networks.

Thank you!
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
Editor - Fast Capitalism
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's next colloquium is Oct 28 at Noon in UH 432. Dr. Dustin Harp will present "Theoretical Intersections: feminist, cultural and media inquiries<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Harp_Colloquium_10-28-19.jpg>." Hope to see you there. Please circulate the flyer.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
Editor - Fast Capitalism
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Hi Colleagues,

This coming Monday is the first Center for Theory Colloquium of the year. Dan Levine from UTA's Psychology department will be presenting "Healing the Reason-Emotion Split: Scarecrows, Tin Woodmen, and the Wizard." The Colloquium is at Noon in University Hall 432. Please circulate the flyer<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Levine_Colloquium_2-23-19.jpg>.

Also, big news. We have space for the Ben Agger Theory Library. The library is housed in University Hall 228. So far we have 160 books (always looking for more). We're still organizing, but it is a nice space with a comfy chair and a round table. In the future, I would like 

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Dear Colleagues,

Hope the beginning of the semester is off to a strong start. I'm excited to share this semester's Colloquium schedule. Please mark your calendars.

* Dan Levine - UTA Psychology - 9/23 at Noon in UH 432

* Dustin Harp - UTA Communications - 10/28 at Noon in UH 432

* "Digital Culture: Promises, Progress and Power" a Roundtable - 11/20 at 6pm (location TBA) 

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Dear Colleagues,

Hope you've had a restful summer! I'm happy to announce that The Dialectic of Digital Culture is published. This was a project by the Center for Theory that began with the idea from the Spring 2017 Colloquium Series entitled "Digital Dialectic." The book was coedited by myself and Jennifer Miller (English) and has contributions from UTA faculty Tim Morris (English) and Amy Speier (Anthropology). We started a blog that we will use to engage contradictions in digital culture. If you ever feel like you have something that you would like to contribute to the blog (posts, recent publications, 

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Colleagues,

Hope you're having a nice summer. We just published Fast Capitalism 16.1<https://fastcapitalism.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/fastcapitalism/issue/view/8/showToc>. This is the first issue with me as editor and the first issue published on the library's Open Journal System. It is a special issue about NAFTA and Brexit entitled "NAFTA and Brexit: Reconsidering the Global Forces of Populism and Free Trade." Take a minute to check out the issue. There is also an announcement about it on the Center for Theory's website here<https://centerfortheory.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/nafta-and-brexit-a-special-issue-of-fast-capitalism/>. 

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Colleagues,

Some of you may know that I run a digital music archive for local music called MusicDetour<http://musicdetour.com/>. The archive is housed in the Center for Theory as a praxis project. I'm happy to announce that the archive has a new website after two years of work (thanks to my former Graduate Research Assistants Cole, Himat, and Biswa). We have over 50 bands including Dan Cavanaugh (Chair of the Department of Music). For further information, you can read this post<https://centerfortheory.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/musicdetours-new-website/>. 

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Hi All,

Don't miss Timothy Richardson's colloquium today at Noon in UH 432.

Best,
David

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 11:30 AM
To: 'Center for Theory' <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Colloquium Wednesday

Dear Colleagues,

This Wednesday (April 17), UTA Associate Professor of English, Timothy Richardson will be presenting for the Colloquium at noon in University Hall 432. His talk is entitled "A Haunting Tune
Music, Nostalgia, and Ordinary Psychosis." 

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Dear Colleagues,

This Wednesday (April 17), UTA Associate Professor of English, Timothy Richardson will be presenting for the Colloquium at noon in University Hall 432. His talk is entitled "A Haunting Tune
Music, Nostalgia, and Ordinary Psychosis."

Recently, Tim also had a piece published in Field Guide. I wrote a blurb about both the article and the colloquium on the Center's Blog<https://centerfortheory.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/aura-and-time-and-tim-richardsons-upcoming-colloquium/>. 

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Colleagues,

The third and final colloquium of Spring 2019 is April 17. Dr. Timothy Richardson<https://mentis.uta.edu/explore/profile/timothy-richardson>, associate professor of English <https://www.uta.edu/english/> at UTA, the University of Texas at Arlington presents "A Haunting Tune: Music, Nostalgia, and Ordinary Psychosis<https://events.uta.edu/event/colloquium_-_dr_timothy_richardson#.XJ5Marh7m70>." The Center of Theory<http://www.uta.edu/theory/index.html> will host the event in University Hall 432 at Noon on April 17. The event is free and open to everyone. Visit the Facebook event page here<https://www.facebook.com/events/2003367146639389/>.
[Richardson Colloquium] 

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Colleagues,

This is a reminder that Dr. Kenneth Roemer will be presenting for the Colloquium on Monday, March 25. The colloquium will be held in University Hall Room 10, in the basement, at Noon. Please circulate the flyer.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
Editor - Fast Capitalism
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Hello Everyone,

Happy March! I'm writing to pass along the flyer for Dr. Kenneth Roemer's Center for Theory Colloquium. He will be presenting "The Joys, Frustrations, and Temptations of Self-Creation<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Roemer_Colloquium_3-25-2019.jpg>" on Monday March 25, at Noon in University Hall Room 10. Please spread the word. Here is a link to the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/662980784144036/. 

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Today's Colloquium will be in University Hall 418 instead of 432. Just down the hall.

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director, Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Editor, Fast Capitalism

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From: "Arditi, David M" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Date: 2/13/19 9:26 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Colloquium Monday 2/18

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that Robert Young, Professor of Sociology, will be presenting for this semester's first Colloquium on Monday, February 18. The talk entitled "Perceiving the Moral and the Immoral" will be held in 432 University Hall at Noon. Please spread the word and 

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Monday's Colloquium will be in University Hall 418 instead of 432. Just down the hall.

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director, Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Editor, Fast Capitalism

-------- Original message --------
From: "Arditi, David M" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 2/13/19 9:26 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Colloquium Monday 2/18

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that Robert Young, Professor of Sociology, will be presenting for this semester’s first Colloquium on Monday, February 18. The talk entitled “Perceiving the Moral and the Immoral” will be held in 432 University Hall at Noon. Please spread the word and 

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Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that Robert Young, Professor of Sociology, will be presenting for this semester's first Colloquium on Monday, February 18. The talk entitled "Perceiving the Moral and the Immoral" will be held in 432 University Hall at Noon. Please spread the word and I look forward to seeing you there. 

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Colleagues,

The first Center for Theory Colloquium for Spring is approaching on Monday, February 18 at Noon in UH 432. Dr. Robert Young, Professor of Sociology, will present "Perceiving the Moral and the Immoral<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Young-Colloquium_2-18-2019.jpg>." Please circulate the attached flyer.

Best wishes,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

I hope you are all settling nicely into the new semester. We have three presentations<http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Spring_2019_Schedule.jpg> for the Center for Theory's colloquium series this Spring. Bob Young, Ken Roemer, and Tim Richardson all volunteered to present. Bob and Tim's presentations will be in University Hall 432. However, I am going to book a larger venue for Ken's presentation. With Ken's upcoming retirement, this will be his last presentation on campus, so I am planning on booking a larger room for the event. Flyer attached. 

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Colleagues,

In the Spring, the Center for Theory will award an undergraduate and graduate paper of the year award. This will have a scholarship along with it - I am thinking that it will be $200, but I will have to confirm the budget after January 1. If you teach a theory class (broadly defined), I am going to ask that you nominate one student from each theory class that you teach. Then we will have a two person committee for both undergraduate and graduate papers. While you are grading this Fall, please keep this in mind and set aside 

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Hello All,

The final Center for Theory Colloquium for Fall 2018 is this Wednesday at noon in COBA 239. Dr. Sonja Watson will present "Globalization, Transculturation, and Hybrid Identity in Panamanian Music: reggae en español." Her talk will be appealing to a wide range of interests. Please circulate.

Thanks,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

The final Center for Theory Colloquium of the Fall semester will be held Wed November 14 at Noon in COBA 239. Dr. Sonja Watson, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor of Spanish, will present "Globalization, Transculturation, and Hybrid Identity in Panamanian Music: Reggae en Español<https://www.facebook.com/events/326367488124974/>." All are welcome. Please circulate the flyer. 

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Hi Everyone,

This Wednesday, Dr. Gabe Ignatow will be presenting "Social Theory in the Digital Age" for the Center for Theory's Colloquium. The Colloquium will be at Noon in COBA 239. Please circulate.

Best,
David

David Arditi, PhD
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas Arlington
Author of iTake Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<http://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-The-Recording-Industry-Digital/dp/144224013X>
MusicDetour: The DFW Local Music Archive<http://musicdetour.com/>

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to those of you who attended Miriam Rowntree's colloquium last week. Our doctoral students are doing some excellent work!

The next Colloquium is October 31st at noon in COBA 239. Dr. Gabe Ignatow, Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas, will present "Social Theory in the Digital Age." Please circulate the flyer. 

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Hi All,

Miriam Rowntree's colloquium is today in UH 432 at noon. See you there.

David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

A reminder that Miriam Rowntree presents "(Dis)Composed Dwelling" this Wednesday at noon. The Colloquium will take place in 432 UH. Please circulate the attached flyer.

Thanks,
David

David Arditi
Associate Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Dear Colleagues,

I'm writing to announce a Call for Proposals for a special issue of Fast Capitalism. The Special Issue is tentatively titled: NAFTA and Brexit: Reconsidering the Global Forces of Populism and Free Trade.

Fast Capitalism is seeking critical essays for possible inclusion in a special issue on NAFTA and Brexit. The goal is to gather both scholarly essays and political commentaries in time to present careful critical studies of the links between neoliberal trade practices negotiated by nation-states, large corporations, international organizations and the populist opposition to such global initiatives in local, regional, and national arenas, while the 

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Colleagues,

This is a reminder that Dr. Lonny Harrison, Modern Languages, presents at this year's first Colloquium: Wednesday, Sep 19. The presentation will be at Noon in UH 432. Please circulate.

Best,

David

http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Harrison%20Colloquium%20-%20September%2019,%202018.jpg
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Everyone,

When you have a new theory publication coming out, please send me the information. I will promote it with the Center's twitter handle (@FastCapitalism) and Facebook page, correlate in a newsletter, and place somewhere on the Theory website. This will help create community on campus among Faculty, Students and Alumni who have active theory research agendas. Reading and promoting each other's work will help grow our reputation, impact, and community. 

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Everyone,

Two notes on the semester's Colloquia. First, I added a fourth colloquium to the calendar. Dr. Gabe Ignatow from the University of North Texas will be presenting "Social Theory in the Digital Age" on Oct. 31 at Noon. Please see the attached schedule to see locations of the talks. Second, I included Lonny Harrison's flyer for Sept. 19. Please circulate both. 

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Colleagues,

We published Fast Capitalism 15.1<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Fhuma%2Fagger%2Ffastcapitalism%2F15_1%2Fhome.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7C4259f6e36d4c4f14e08708d6126e4c6b%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636716662260996478&sdata=tir1s99cWvoEMD6uaSEinK8va%2FxForKgq5Y6JeHt%2Bcc%3D&reserved=0> over the weekend. This is the last issue with Tim Luke as editor. We are switching positions now that I have tenure - I will be Editor and Tim will be Co-Editor. This was always the plan to keep the editorship at UTA in the Center for Theory. As the new editor, I want to let you know that I am open to ideas for special issues and new directions. We're currently exploring publishing formats. Please let me know if you have any ideas. 

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Dear Colleagues,

Hope everyone had a restful summer. A couple updates.

First, we have a strong line-up for this Fall's Colloquia, and I am working on the Spring. Each session will be at Noon on Wednesdays in a TBA room. Here is the list:

* Lonny Harrison -Modern languages (Sep. 19)
* Reaping the Storm: Responses to Soviet Authoritarianism in Russian Literature and Mass Culture
* Miriam (Mimi) Rowntree - English (Oct. 17)
* Title TBA
* Sonja Watson - Modern Languages (Nov. 14)
* "Globalization, Transculturation, and Hybrid Identity in Panamanian Music: Reggae en Español." 

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Colleagues,

This Wednesday (5/2) is the final colloquium of 2017-18. Estee Beck, Assistant Professor of English, presents "Weapons of Mass Surveillance: The Manipulation of Facebook during the Presidential Election." The colloquium will be held in 432 University Hall at Noon. Please circulate the attached flyer.

Thanks,
David

David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Hi David,

For next year, would you be interested in a talk on self representation in autobiographical writing, specifically a family memoir? I'm a bit distant from my past work on reader response/ reception theory. The self representation on the other hand is very "present" for me.

Ken Roemer

Hi Colleagues,

Hope everyone is surviving the end of the semester push. A couple of quick notes for the Center for Theory.

First, thank you to everyone who came to Michael Palm's colloquium. We had a great turnout, and I was happy to see a lot of new faces.

Second, next Wednesday, May 2, is the final Colloquium of the year. Dr. Estee Beck, Assistant Professor of English, will present "Weapons of Mass Surveillance: The Manipulation of Facebook during the Presidential Election." The talk will be at noon in 432 University Hall. Please spread the word, the flyer is attached. 

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Just a reminder that we have Michael Palm speaking at this week's Center for Theory Colloquium.
David

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 4:25 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Michael Palm Colloquium April 18 at Noon

Colleagues,

Michael Palm's colloquium is next week, April 18 at Noon in 140 COBA. Please circulate this flyer.

Anyone interested in meeting with Michael while he is in town or grabbing a meal or coffee, please let me know. 

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Colleagues,

Michael Palm's colloquium is next week, April 18 at Noon in 140 COBA. Please circulate this flyer.

Anyone interested in meeting with Michael while he is in town or grabbing a meal or coffee, please let me know.

Thanks,

David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Dear Colleagues,

The next Colloquium for the Center for Theory is on Wednesday, April 18 at Noon. The speaker is Michael Palm, Associate Professor of Communication at UNC Chapel Hill. As part of the Digital Dialectic theme, his talk, "The New Old: Vinyl Records and Digital Media" explores the tension between the digital and the material. This colloquium will be in a larger room, COBA 140. Please spread the word. http://www.uta.edu/theory/images/Palm_Colloquium-April_18_2018.jpg 

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Colleagues,

I'm happy to announce a new project of the Center for Theory. The Center will now house a library of theory books! Pending any necessary approval, I'd like to name it the Ben Agger Library. People affiliated with the Center will be able to access the books (we'll have to figure out lending rules as it develops). Over the summer, I hope to have some space for the library. Once there is space, it will serve as a lounge/study space and meeting area. The library will be open to donations of any theory-oriented works, but I aim to specifically 

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Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that Tim Morris will be presenting tomorrow at noon in UH 432. Arrive early for a seat.

Best,
David

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 12:21 PM
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Subject: Colloquium 2/28 (Wed of next week) - Tim Morris

Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's second colloquium of the semester is Wednesday (2/28) of next week. Tim Morris, UTA English, will present his paper "Photography, Bibliography, Digitality, Paradox" at noon in 432 University Hall. Please circulate the flyer. 

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Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's second colloquium of the semester is Wednesday (2/28) of next week. Tim Morris, UTA English, will present his paper "Photography, Bibliography, Digitality, Paradox" at noon in 432 University Hall. Please circulate the flyer.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

This Wednesday is the first Center for Theory Colloquium of the spring. Dr. Brian Connor, a theorist at University of Maryland, will be presenting "Government vs. Corporate Surveillance: Privacy Concerns in the Digital World" at NOON in COBA 140. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that we have the first colloquium of the spring scheduled for Feb. 7th at Noon in COBA 140. Dr. Brian Connor will be joining us from University of Maryland to discuss "Government vs. Private Surveillance: Privacy in the digital world." Attached is the flyer for both this colloquium and the spring series. 

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Colleagues,

The Center for Theory's first Colloquium of Spring 18 will be held Wednesday, February 7 at Noon in COBA 140. Dr. Brian Connor (University of Maryland) will be presenting his paper "Government vs. Corporate Surveillance: Privacy Concerns in the Digital World." This presentation is part of the Dialectic of Digital Culture series. Please circulate the flyer and let me know if you have any questions. 

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Colleagues,

Happy New Year! This Spring we have an exciting Colloquium Series scheduled by the Center for Theory. The theme is the Digital Dialectic and all of these presentations explore the contradictions of digital culture. We are bringing two outside speakers to campus as part of the series and the other two speakers hail from UTA's own Dept. of English. Please let me know if you have any questions. All colloquia are at Noon on Wednesdays - see calendar below. 

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Hi Everyone,

During the spring, the Center for Theory will be hosting a series of colloquia about the dialectic of digital technology. The goal of the series is to continue the conversation in the form of an edited book. I am looking for a graduate research assistant to co-edit the book with me. The duties are outlined in the attached document. The Center has a small amount of money to help compensate for the work ($2,250), but more than anything this will look fantastic on a CV. Please circulate to doctoral students who you think may be interested. Feel free 

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Just a reminder that tomorrow, December 6 is the final Fall Colloquium. Kenneth Williford, Chair of Philosophy, will be presenting "Kalecki, Right-Wing Populism, and the Specter of Fascism" at noon in UH 432.

Best,
David

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:39 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Final Fall Colloquium

Colleagues,

Hope you had a restful break. We have the final Fall colloquium next Wednesday, December 6. Kenneth Williford will be presenting "Kalecki, Right-Wing Populism, and the Specter of Fascism" at noon in UH 432. The flyer is attached. Please let me know if you have questions, and 

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Colleagues,

Hope you had a restful break. We have the final Fall colloquium next Wednesday, December 6. Kenneth Williford will be presenting "Kalecki, Right-Wing Populism, and the Specter of Fascism" at noon in UH 432. The flyer is attached. Please let me know if you have questions, and I look forward to seeing you there. 

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Colleagues,

A reminder that Stephanie Peebles Tavera will be presenting "Theorizing Her-Story: Dis/ability and the Female Body in Feminist Medical Fiction" at Noon on November 15 (Wednesday) in 432 University Hall. Please circulate to interested faculty and students.

Thanks,
David

From: Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 1:36 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: November 15 Colloquium Flyer 

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Hi Colleagues,

Please find the flyer for the upcoming Colloquium. Stephanie Peebles Tavera will be presenting "Theorizing Her-Story: Dis/ability and the Female Body in Feminist Medical Fiction" at Noon on November 15 (next Wednesday) in 432 University Hall. Please circulate to interested faculty and students.

Best,
David

David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
Author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<https://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-Recording-Industry-Digital-Era/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

The first Center for Theory Colloquium is Wednesday (Oct. 18) at Noon. Sarah Shelton will be presenting "The Agential Classroom: Tuning to a Posthuman Pedagogy" in 432 University Hall. The full calendar for the fall is below. Please circulate to all who may be interested.

* October 18, Noon - Sarah Shelton - "The Agential Classroom: Tuning to a Posthuman Pedagogy"
* November 15, Noon - Stephanie Tavera - "Theorizing Her-Story: Dis/ability and the Female Body in Feminist Medical Fiction."
* December 6, Noon - Ken Williford - " Kalecki, Right-Wing Populism, and the Specter of Fascism" 

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Colleagues,

Please mark your calendars that we have our first Center for Theory Colloquium scheduled for Oct. 18 (next Wed.). Sarah Shelton will be presenting "The Agential Classroom: Tuning to a Posthuman Pedagogy" at noon in 432 University Hall. The full calendar for the fall is below. Also please let me know if you are interested in the Digital Dialectic project scheduled for the Spring. 

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Colleagues,

We have a great line-up for the Fall Center for Theory Colloquia. Please see the schedule below or at the following address<https://centerfortheory.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/fall-2017-colloquia/>. All three events are in 432 University Hall. Mark your calendars!

Several people contacted me with interest in the "Digital Dialectic" - if you have not yet done so, but are interested in participating (even if it is writing and not presenting), please contact me. 

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Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that FAST CAPITALISM 14.1 is now live at the journal's website. The direct link is: http://www.uta.edu/huma/agger/fastcapitalism/14_1/home.html.
This issue is a set of papers gathered as a memorial for Ben Agger, Professor of Sociology, former dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and the founding editor and director of the Center for Theory. Some of you served as contributors and reviewers. We appreciate your efforts, and we also want to give special recognition to Alison Torres Ramos and H. Scott Clemens for their excellent editorial and production work on the issue.
Please circulate the 

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Dear Colleagues,

Hope everyone had a restful and/or productive summer. Fast Capitalism 14.1 will be coming out in the next week or so. And I am finalizing the Fall colloquium series as I write this - schedule coming soon (yes, we are expanding the Colloquium to the Fall). But what I am writing about today is the Spring Colloquium. 

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Hello Everyone,

Hope you are having a nice summer. This Fall I am teaching graduate Sociological Theory (SOCI 5301). While it is a Master's level course, I enjoy having PhD students in it. The attached syllabus is still a work in progress, but it should give students an idea what to expect. Please circulate to interested students and let me know if you have any questions. 

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Colleagues,

Just a reminder that Mark Worrell, Professor of Sociology at SUNY Cortland, will be presenting for the Center for Theory Wednesday, April 5 at Noon. The talk is at Noon in UH 09. Mark your calendars. Please circulate the flyer. Hope to see you there.

Best,
David

David Arditi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas Arlington
Author of iTake Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<http://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-The-Recording-Industry-Digital/dp/144224013X>

Hello Colleagues,

Thanks to everyone who attended this week's colloquium. The Center for Theory's final colloquium of the semester will be held on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at Noon in UH 09. Professor Mark Worrell will be visiting from SUNY Cortland. His talk is entitled "Putting the Soul Back in Society: The Ontology and Geometry of Objects, Things, and Monsters." The talk is sponsored by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department of English. Please circulate the flyer and invite faculty and graduate students who might be interested. 

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Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that Amy Speier will present for the Center for Theory tomorrow. Room 432 in University Hall at noon.

Best,
David

On March 3, 2017, at 11:07 AM, "Arditi, David M" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Colleagues,

On Wednesday, March 8, Amy Speier will be presenting at the colloquium for the Center for Theory. Her talk is entitled "From the Wild West to Silicon Valley: Shifting Models of Reproductive Medicine in North America." The presentation is at noon in UH 432. Have a wonderful weekend. 

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Colleagues,

On Wednesday, March 8, Amy Speier will be presenting at the colloquium for the Center for Theory. Her talk is entitled "From the Wild West to Silicon Valley: Shifting Models of Reproductive Medicine in North America." The presentation is at noon in UH 432. Have a wonderful weekend.

Best,
David

David Arditi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas Arlington
Author of iTake Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<http://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-The-Recording-Industry-Digital/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

First, thank you to all who came to Jackie Fay's colloquium last week. Second, I have an update for the remaining colloquia, both presenters have sent the titles of their talks (below). Please mark your calendars!

* March 8th - Amy Speier - "From The Wild West to Silicon Valley: Shifting Models of Reproductive Medicine in North America"
* April 5th - Mark Worrell - "Putting the Soul Back in Society: The Ontology and Geometry of Objects, Things, and Monsters" 

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The previous email subject line stated the wrong number. The room is 432.
David

From: Center for Theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 9:15 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Colloquium Wednesday @ Noon - UH 423

Colleagues,

We have the first Center for Theory Colloquium of the year this Wednesday (2/8) at Noon. Jackie Faye will presenting her research entitled "The Weeds We Are: the Trans-Planted Politics of Eleventh-Century England." The colloquium is in 432 University Hall. 

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Colleagues,

We have the first Center for Theory Colloquium of the year this Wednesday (2/8) at Noon. Jackie Faye will presenting her research entitled "The Weeds We Are: the Trans-Planted Politics of Eleventh-Century England." The colloquium is in 423 University Hall.

Best,
David

David Arditi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director - Center for Theory
University of Texas Arlington
Author of iTake Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era<http://www.amazon.com/iTake-Over-The-Recording-Industry-Digital/dp/144224013X>

Colleagues,

We have three speakers for this semester's Center for Theory Colloquia series. All three are Wednesdays at Noon in University Hall 423 (place subject to change).

* February 8th - Jackie Faye - "The Weeds We Are: the Trans-Planted Politics of Eleventh-Century England."

* March 8th - Amy Speier -

* April 5th - Mark Worrell (SUNY Cortland) -
I will let you know when I have Amy and Mark's titles. 

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Greetings Colleagues,
Hope you are settling into break! I'm excited to announce that Dr. Mark Worrell, Professor of Sociology at SUNY Cortland, will be visiting campus to speak at the Center for Theory colloquium on April 5, 2017. He is Associate Editor of Critical Sociology, and his research takes a critical approach in the Frankfurt School tradition. Please mark your calendars for his talk.
Additionally, Jackie Faye will present at the Colloquium on February 8, 2017. Several other people have expressed interest in presenting for this Spring, but have not set concrete dates. Please contact me if you are interested 

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Colleagues,

We had a great meeting yesterday about the Center for Theory. Thanks to everyone who attended. Several items came up at the meeting about which I wanted to request input from everyone.

* Faculty Affiliates - We discussed having a list of faculty who are interested in theory on the Center's website. We would like to use this as an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to become aware of colleagues' research interests. If you are interested in being listed, please contact me. Include several key words about your research that we can post on the website. 

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Colleagues,

A reminder that we will be holding a Center for Theory meeting on Monday, Oct 3 at noon. The meeting will be held in UH 432 (the previous email stated the wrong room). Look forward to seeing you then.

Best,
David

From: Center for Theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Arditi, David M
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 4:41 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Center for Theory Meeting 

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Dear Colleagues,

Hope everyone is settling into the semester. I'd like to have a Center for Theory meeting to solicit input from the theory community at UTA about possible directions for the Center. Some ideas I have involve expanding the colloquium series, bringing in a guest speaker, and beginning research initiatives. To make these ideas successful, I want to receive feedback from everyone interested. The meeting will be on Monday October 3 at noon in University Hall 430 and we will have food. 

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Greetings,
The latest issue of Fast Capitalism 13.1<http://www.uta.edu/huma/agger/fastcapitalism/13_1/home.html> is now available online.
Also, please see the attached CFP for our next issue of Fast Capitalism. The issue is dedicated to commemorating the life and work of Founding Editor and Professor of Sociology Ben Agger. The submission deadline is December 15. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
David 

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Hello Everyone,

I thought some of you may be interested in this CFP for the Handbook of Methods in the Digital Humanities. The editors are trying to bring together critical approaches to the digital humanities, an area that is sorely lacking. Please circulate to colleagues at UTA (and elsewhere) who are engaged in DH projects. 

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Dear Colleagues,

This week marks a year since Ben's passing. To commemorate Ben's work and life, Tim Luke and I are working on a special issue of FAST CAPITALISM dedicated to Ben. Please read the following CFP and consider submitting a piece. Feel free to let me know if you have any ideas that you'd like to share with me. 

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Dear Colleagues,

I am David Arditi, and as you may have heard, I was recently appointed to serve as Director of the Center for Theory. For many of you, my name is brand new, but I just completed my fourth year at UTA as an Assistant Professor. For the first 3 years, I was in the Interdisciplinary Studies program, but over the past year, I transitioned to Sociology. 

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Dear all,

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs invites you to attend The Next System Project teach-in at UT Arlington. The goal of the teach-in is to invite students, faculty and staff to participate in a thought provoking discussion on economic inequality, systemic racism and ecological degradation, all of which are permeating our communities and affecting our daily lives. Participants will engage in workshops and watch award-winning documentaries (trailers: 1<https://vimeo.com/119939446>, 2<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpuSt_ST4_U>) that will introduce the concepts of systemic thinking and systemic change to talk about alternatives to the current state-of-affairs. 

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I am pleased to announce the editorial reorganization of the journal Fast Capitalism (www.fastcapitalism.com).
Our new managing editor will be Scott Clemens, who replaces Noah Kersey from Berkeley. Noah gave us years of great design work, helping improve the site and keeping the journal humming. A graduate student in sociology at UTA, Scott has a significant background in web-page design and maintenance. 

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One might arrive early; Penny's recent talk was SRO.

ben

See attachment.

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/11537/Velvet-Prisons--Russell-Jacoby-on-American-Academia

Inasmuch as the weather looks iffy for tomorrow--yes, the revolt of nature--we have decided to reschedule Stacy Alaimo's talk until Wednesday, May 6th, at noon in UH432. Stay warm.

--ben

http://www.newmetropolitan.hss.ed.ac.uk/2015/02/24/literary-citizenship-cities-writers-ales-debeljak/

Stacy Alaimo's upcoming colloquium may help relieve job-talk fatigue and ice-storm angst! Please consider attending. And please pass the word. See details, below.

--ben

Center for Theory 2015 Spring Colloquia
All to be held at noon in UH432.

February 4, Wednesday—Bruce Krajewski (English), “Business as Usual: Theory at the University”

***March 4, Wednesday—Stacy Alaimo (English), “Your Shell on Acid: Posthuman Vulnerability, Anthropocene Dissolves”*** 

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We have just posted a new issue of Fast Capitalism--FC11.1--at www.fastcapitalism.com.
Many thanks to Noah Kersey and Alison Torres Ramos for facilitating the issue.

Also, a reminder: Below (and attached) is a list of Spring 2015 Center colloquia. Please share with colleagues and students. Thanks.

--ben

Please see (and share) the attached.

Later this semester, we will be posting our new issue of Fast Capitalism, FC11.1.
In 12.1, I hope that we will be running a brief essay by Marcuse from the 1963 Brandeis student yearbook, where he taught.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/15/naysayers?%20utm_source=tny&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailyemail&mbid=nl_090914_Daily&CUST_ID=13140552&spMailingID=7067784&spUserID=MjY0MzU4Mzc5MjMS1&spJobID=520875104&spReportId=NTIwODc1MTA0S0

This course introduces students to different ways of understanding the dynamics of the growth and development of the urban system and its relation to the national economy. National and urban economic policy, urban growth and land use, market imperfections, class polarization, and other issues are considered. The concept of “paradigm,” or school of thought, is utilized to establish the notion of alternative, or contending, schools of thought within urban economics, and two alternative schools are explored in detail — the neoclassical and political economic perspectives. 

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http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/opinion/hayden-sixties-political-change/index.html

ben

Here is David Harvey's take on Piketty's blockbuster. Some of us are writing about various aspects of the book and its reception for a journal called Critical Sociology.

http://davidharvey.org/2014/05/afterthoughts-pikettys-capital/

ben

Please circulate this among possibly interested grad students. Thx.

ben

Plz share this interdisciplinary summer-course opportunity with possibly interested students. Flier is attached. Thx.
ben

INTS 4388-001, Planning the Just City, 2014 Summer 11 Weeks

Course Description:

People's actions have the power to influence city development and social justice. Examples of the legacy of these collective actions, such as the civil rights and environmental movements, can be seen in patterns of segregation, suburban sprawl, gentrification, and brownfields development in cities. This course will begin by exploring the historical impacts of collective actions on city growth. We will then analyze current controversies and actions that illustrate the connection between social justice 

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Please consider attending the final Center for Theory colloquium of the spring:

Center for Theory spring 2014 colloquia (all in UH432)
Ann Foss, Thursday, April 10, 12:30pm, "The Impact of Politics and Discourse on Environmental Planning and Public Participation: Use of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants in Dallas-Fort Worth"

For reasons beyond my control, we are postponing the March 5th colloquium until next year. Please come out for the April colloquium, described below. It will be held in UH432.

Ann Foss, Thursday, April 10, 12:30pm, "The Impact of Politics and Discourse on Environmental Planning and Public Participation: Use of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants in Dallas-Fort Worth" 

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Here is the complete schedule of spring Center for Theory colloquia, again.
Please join us for Heidi's talk this Wednesday at noon in UH432.

ben

http://m.chronicle.com/article/The-Graying-of-the-NYRB/143759/

Happy new year! Our new issue of Fast Capitalism (FC10.1) is up and running at www.fastcapitalism.com<http://www.fastcapitalism.com/>
Noah Kersey, our managing editor, has introduced some nifty new design elements, which you will notice as you open up the articles.

ben

We have had some new people join our Center for Theory listserv. Thus, I'm re-sending our list of spring colloquia, attached. Please feel free to attend these very informal one-hour sessions, all held in the Sociology conference room (University Hall 432).

Also attached is a short paper composed by Tim and me about our experiences editing an open-source electronic journal at a time of rapid migration from pulp to pixels. 

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I am attaching our emerging list of colloquia for spring 2014. Please save the dates. These talks focus on matters of political economy, global politics and power, and environmentalism. And, of course, please free to present your own work at a future Center colloquium.

Also, I will soon be reporting that our latest issue of Fast Capitalism (FC10.1) has been posted at www.fastcapitalism.com<http://www.fastcapitalism.com/>
Noah Kersey, our managing editor, is working on the issue. Tim and I are introducing the issue with reflections on the journal's first decade. We are also preparing more general comments about our experiences with electronic publishing 

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November 22, 2013

Issue 1056

Tom Hayden
The Peace Exchange Bulletin

Published by Tom Hayden, The Peace Exchange Bulletin is a reader-supported journal, critically following the Pentagon's Long War in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq, as well as the failed U.S. wars on drugs and gangs, and U.S. military responses to nationalism and poverty around the world. 

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I just found out about this. Fyi.

ben

Graduate students interested in posthumanism, animal studies, science studies,
biopolitics, and environmental studies may be interested in my summer I course, which features
theories by Jaques Derrida, Karl Steel, Cary Wolfe, Ursula Heise, Sarah Whatmore, Oran Catts, and more,
along with literature, visual art, and multimedia.

Summer I: 2013
English 6370: Topics in Literature and Environment. Species: Extinction, Engineering, Ethics.
T/R 1:00-5:00. 

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This Thursday at 12:30pm in UH432, we will hold another Center for Theory colloquium. Robert LaRue, a very fine English Department instructor and doctoral student, will be presenting on:

“The Revolutionary Body: A Look at the Occupy Movement.”
(English and SUPA, please circulate to your fac and grad students; thx).

--ben