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May 9, 2008, Number 10400

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Workshop on Modeling Dyadic and Diary Data, Dawn O. Braithwaite

Call for Papers:  Analyzing Jim, Janis, and Jimi: An Academic Conference,=
 Kylo-Patrick Hart

Virginia Journal of Communication, John Stone

Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award, Shing-Ling Sarina Chen

THE 69th ANNUAL PCA CONFERENCE, Janie M. Harden Fritz

call for nominations extended (June 1) - Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpers=
onal Communication, Steven R. Wilson
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Dawn O. Braithwaite, Second Vice President, dbraithwaite@unl.edu

The Center for Research on Families at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst announces a workshop on:

Modeling Diary and Dyadic Data
July 15-17, 2008
University of Massachusetts Amherst
http://www.umass.edu/family


This workshop is for social psychologists, clinical and developmental
psychologists, family and medical sociologists, gerontologists, social
workers, communication researchers, and researchers of marketing and
organizational behavior.

Workshop Description:
Diary methods allow researchers to examine dyadic processes within the
context of daily life in a way that is typically not possible with more
traditional methods.  Dyadic data acquired via diary methods present
several data analytic challenges stemming from various sources of
interdependence in these data. Traditional statistical methods (e.g.,
ANOVA, regression) typically focus on observations that are independently
sampled, whereas dyadic diary data are inherently non-independent.  Not
only is there non-independence between members of the dyad, but also
non-independence of observations within each dyad member.

The hierarchical linear model (HLM) provides a conceptual framework and a
flexible set of analytic tools to study interpersonal and family processe=
s.
One major application focuses on modeling longitudinal data where
intensively measured (e.g., daily) time series data are clustered within
persons. A second application concerns the analysis of dyads, where
individual responses are clustered within couples, sibships, caregiving
dyads, or other matched pairs. This workshop will consider the formulatio=
n
of statistical models for these two applications (analysis of diary data,
analysis of dyadic data) and their intersection (analysis of dyadic diary
data).

Instructors:
Dr. Jean-Philippe Laurenceau, Psychology Department, University of
Delaware
Dr. Niall Bolger, Psychology Department, Columbia University
July 15-17th
Where: Campus Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Website:  www.umass.edu/family=20
Questions: Janet Barstow at 413-545-3905 or email at
jbarstow@psych.umass.edu
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Dawn O. Braithwaite, Ph.D.=20
Willa Cather Professor=20
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0329
National Communication Association Second Vice President
Email: dbraithwaite@unl.edu
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Kylo-Patrick Hart, krhart@plymouth.edu

Call for Papers:  Analyzing Jim, Janis, and Jimi: An Academic Conference

We invite panel and individual-paper proposals for Analyzing Jim, Janis, =
and Jimi: An Academic Conference, to be held at Plymouth State University=
 (Plymouth, New Hampshire) October 10-11, 2008. =20

The members of the conference committee are seeking contributions that ex=
amine the careers, creative offerings, lives, and/or times of Jim Morriso=
n, Janis Joplin, and/or Jimi Hendrix.  Possible topics include (but are c=
ertainly not limited to) analyses of their musical contributions; books w=
ritten about their lives; movies about, or inspired by, their careers (su=
ch as _The Doors: An Oliver Stone Film_, _The Rose_, and _Hendrix_); nove=
ls inspired by their lives and/or deaths (such as _Jim Morrison's Adventu=
res in the Afterlife_ by Mick Farren and _The Poet in Exile_ by Ray Mazar=
ek); the theory that one or more of these influential individuals may hav=
e been experiencing borderline personality disorder; and analyses of docu=
mentary footage of their various performances.  Participants are encourag=
ed to interpret the conference theme broadly and innovatively.  Individua=
l presentations will be limited to 20 minutes in length.

We encourage submissions from scholars, educators, and students at all le=
vels, and from disciplines including anthropology, communication, cultura=
l studies, film studies, history, journalism, media studies, popular cult=
ure, sociology, and television studies.  Given adequate participant inter=
est and high-quality submissions, we intend to publish selected papers (w=
ith author's permission) in a special anthology pertaining to the confere=
nce theme.  As a bonus, please note that the conference dates correspond =
with the ideal time to enjoy New England's breathtaking fall foliage!

Persons submitting individual-paper proposals are asked to submit a one-p=
age abstract with complete contact information (name, institutional affil=
iation, mail and e-mail addresses, daytime telephone number).  Panel prop=
osals (featuring three paper-presentations total) should include panel ti=
tle, brief description of panel theme, name of the panel chair, one-page =
abstracts of each paper in the panel, and complete contact information fo=
r each presenter on the panel (name, institutional affiliation, mail and =
e-mail addresses, daytime telephone number).  In order to be considered, =
all proposals must be received no later than July 7, 2008.

Please mail or e-mail conference proposals to:  Analyzing Jim, Janis, and=
 Jimi Conference, Attn: Kylo-Patrick Hart, Department of Communication an=
d Media Studies, Plymouth State University, 17 High Street, MSC 60, Plymo=
uth, NH 03264; krhart@plymouth.edu

For specific inquiries prior to submitting a proposal, please contact Kyl=
o-Patrick Hart at (603) 535-3122 or krhart@plymouth.edu
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John Stone, stonejd@jmu.edu

Deadline for Submissions: The Virginia Journal of Communication, a hardco=
py journal published annually, is still accepting articles until May 31 f=
or publication this fall. Please write for editorial specifics. Materials=
 should relate to any area of communication that deal with the overall th=
eme of "the state of the art."  Send email AND CD copy to: John Stone, Ed=
itor-in-Chief
         MSC 2106/SCOM
         James Madison University=20
         Harrisonburg, VA   22807
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Shing-Ling Sarina Chen, sarina.chen@uni.edu=20

CALL FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS
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Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award
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Sponsored by=20

Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research
http://www.cccsir.org/

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The Carl Couch Center issues an annual call for papers to be considered f=
or Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Award.  The Couch Center welcomes p=
apers that focus on how theory, research, and/or practice contribute to a=
ddressing real, pragmatic, social problems.  Papers may be theoretical, m=
ethodological, or empirical in nature.  Papers will be evaluated by a Rev=
iew Committee of four:
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            Dr. Michael Katovich, Texas Christian University

            Dr. Dan Miller, University of Dayton

            Dr. Steven Buban, Monmouth College

            Dr. Robert Hintz, Jr., Foundation II=20

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Both single and co-authored works are accepted.  Works that are published=
 or accepted for publication are not eligible for award consideration.  T=
he top paper will receive the Saxton Award to be presented in 2008 annual=
 convention of the National Communication Association (NCA), or 2009 Midw=
est Sociological Meetings. =20
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Those interested should send a copy of their paper with a 100-word abstra=
ct, electronically to Shing-Ling Chen at sarina.chen@uni.edu. Paper lengt=
h is limited to 30 pages plus references.  Application deadline is June 2=
, 2008.  Notification of award application will be sent out by August 1, =
2008. =20
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Questions and comments about Saxton Award application, please contact:
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Shing-Ling S. Chen
Dept. of Communication Studies
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Tel: 319-273-6021
E-mail: sarina.chen@uni.edu
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Janie M. Harden Fritz, harden@duq.edu

*CALL FOR PANELS/PAPERS *

*FOR THE 69^th ANNUAL PCA CONFERENCE*

*The Pennsylvania State University-Lehigh Valley*

*/Communication Praxis in Multiple Spheres/*

Contact: Melissa A. Cook, President

Melissa.Cook@email.stvincent.edu 


The Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) announces a call for=20
papers for its 68th annual conference to be held October 17-19, 2008 at=20
Penn State-Lehigh Valley. The theme "Communication Praxis in Multiple=20
Spheres" encourages scholarship within our traditional thematic areas as=20
well as interdisciplinary research where we find an integration of=20
scholarship across various disciplines within the academy. Communication=20
research touches all disciplines and is crucial in our efforts to making=20
a difference in our increasingly changing world.

DEADLINE: June 1, 2008

PCA seeks paper and panel proposals for the October 17-19 conference to=20
be held at The Pennsylvania State University-Lehigh Valley, PA campus.=20
The annual awards banquet will be held on Saturday evening October 19^th=20
at the Holiday Inn, Fogelsville. Please send full papers or panel=20
abstracts to Interest Council Chairs listed below by June 1:

*Applied Communication- Juliette Storr jms1015@psu.edu=20


*Communication Education- Cem Zeytinoglu _czeytinoglu@po-box.esu.edu=20
_

*Communication Ethics- Celeste Grayson _graysonc@duq.edu=20
_ __

*Communication & Media Tech- Dianne M. Garyantes _dianneg@temple.edu=20
_

*Health Communication- Bonnie Sanford _sanfordb@duq.edu=20
_

*Interpersonal/Organizational Communication- Jill Seibert Burk=20
_seibertj@duq.edu _

*Languages of Communication- Sheryl B. Goodman _sgoodman@ursinus.edu=20
_

*Mass Media & Society Jennifer Snyder- Duch _SnyderDuchjx@carlow.edu=20
_

*Performance Studies- John Lawson lawsonj@rmu.edu 

*Poster Session- Kristen Lynn Majocha _klynn@pitt.edu=20
_

*Rhetoric & Public Address- Linda Schifino _schifinol@carlow.edu=20
_

*Student- Jeremy Langett- _langettj@duq.edu _

*Undergraduate and Graduate Competitive Papers-Donna Weimer=20
weimer@juniata.edu 

*Student Chapters of PCA- Melissa Cook Melissa.cook@email.stvincent.edu=20


_ _

*COMPETITIVE PAPERS:* Papers no longer than 25 pages in length are=20
preferred, but abstracts will be considered. Submissions should include: =
A. A detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author's=20
affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, email address, and=20
institutional affiliation.
B. The word "debut" marked on all papers written by authors who have not=20
presented previously at a convention or conference. The word "student"=20
for all graduate or undergraduate authored papers.
C. A one-page abstract on the second page
D. A statement of professional responsibility (see below) on the second p=
age E. If the paper is multi-authored, please indicate who will be=20
presenting at the conference.

*PROGRAM/PANEL PROPOSALS:* Submissions of panel proposals should include:=
 A. A thematic title for the program B. Names of the chairs and responden=
ts, if any C. Names, mailing addresses, telephone number, email address, =
and=20
institutional affiliations of all participants
D. Titles and abstracts of no more than 150 words for each paper or=20
presentation
E. A statement of professional responsibility (see below)
F. A detailed rationale for the program or panel


*STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:* Please include the following=20
statement of professional responsibility on the second page, under the=20
abstract: "In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize=20
that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We=20
agree to present this panel or paper if it is accepted and programmed.=20
I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at PCA's annual=20
meeting must register and pay required fees."

*AUDIO-VISUAL REQUESTS:* Access to AV equipment will be very limited at=20
the conference. If alternatives cannot be determined and a request=20
through PCA must be made, please describe the equipment request. AV=20
equipment requests will be considered but will not be guaranteed.


Accommodations (a block of rooms) have been reserved at the Holiday Inn,=20
Fogelsville, PA at a rate of $119/night if booked by September 17, 2008.

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General questions about the conference can be answered by PCA President=20
Melissa Cook (melissa.cook@email.stvincent.edu=20
) or PCA Vice President Nichola=20
Gutgold (dgn2@psu.edu). We hope to see you in October!

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Janie M. Harden Fritz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
B. A. Program Director
M. A. Program Director
Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies
Duquesne University
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Steven R. Wilson, wilson25@purdue.edu

The Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication recognizes career =
contributions to the study of interpersonal communication.  The award rec=
ognizes individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to =
the study of interaction and/or relational processes.  This recipient wil=
l also have contributed to the quality of interpersonal communication thr=
ough active involvement in the discipline, significant mentoring of stude=
nts, and/or public service focused on interpersonal communication.

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Nominations must include a detailed letter arguing for why the nominee ou=
ght to be recognized for the award as well as a copy of the candidate's v=
ita.  The criteria to be used in selection of the recipient include (1) o=
verall contribution to scholarship in interpersonal communication, (2) im=
portance of that work in extending/altering our understanding of interper=
sonal communication processes and outcomes, (3) the quality of the work h=
e or she has contributed, (4) the time span of the contributions, and (5)=
 the ways in which the person has worked to practice effective interperso=
nal communication through mentoring, teaching, public work, and/or servic=
e.   The committee may also choose to nominate additional candidates. =20

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The Knapp award was recently approved by NCA and will be given for the fi=
rst time this year, so please consider nominating qualified candidates fo=
r this inaugural award.  Nominations are to be sent to Steven R. Wilson, =
selection committee chair, by no later than June 1, 2008.    If possible,=
 submit materials electronically via email to wilson25@purdue.edu.  Mater=
ials also may be mailed to

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Steven R. Wilson

Knapp Award Selection Committee Chair

Department of Communication

Purdue University

100 N. University St.

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

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Steven R. Wilson, Professor and Acting Graduate Director

Department of Communication

Purdue University

Beering Hall, 100 N. University St.

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

wilson25@purdue.edu (NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS)

http://www.cla.purdue.edu/communication/people/swilson.shtml

Phone: 765-494-7547

Fax: 765-496-1394

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