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December’s First Friday Forum will explore how scholars collaborate to produce co-authored work in rhetoric, highlighting both the generative possibilities and the complexities of writing together. Join Dr. Robin Jensen (University of Utah), Dr. Madison Krall (Independent Scholar), Dr. Noor Ghazal Aswad (University of Alabama), Dr. Michael Lechuga (University of New Mexico), and Dr. Matthew Houdek (Rochester Institute of Technology) as they reflect on their experiences navigating co-authored research across diverse institutional contexts, career stages, and methodological approaches. Panelists will discuss how co-authoring relationships begin and evolve, how collaborators negotiate voice and argumentation, and the practicalities of dividing labor, sustaining momentum, and navigating collaborative writing dynamics. The discussion will provide attendees with concrete insight into building successful collaborative partnerships and developing co-authored rhetorical scholarship that is both rigorous and generative.

About the ASHR First Friday Forum Series: Inspired by the classical conception of the forum as an intellectual gathering place, ASHR’s “First Friday Forum” series promotes educational programming, professional development, and an inclusive, collaborative virtual community. It is our hope that this virtual space will foster dynamic, cross-disciplinary scholarly engagement for those interested in reexamining and reimagining the various histories of rhetoric across all periods, languages, cultures, and modes of performance. The Fall 2025 “First Friday Forum” series will focus on key questions related to the research and teaching of the history of rhetoric / rhetorical history. These virtual gatherings will take place on October 3, November 7, and December 5, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm Central Time via Zoom.

Please direct any questions to ASHR Special Programs Coordinator Dr. Kristen Einertson (eine4053@stthomas.edu).