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ABC's Diversity & Inclusion Statement

By: Jacquelyn Lowman | Feb 20

No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your areas of interest in business communication are, ABC welcomes you.

Submissions Open - ABC 85th Annual International Conference-San Diego October 2020

By: Technology Coordinator | Jan 22

Submissions are open for the 85th Annual International Conference October 28 to 31, 2020 in San Diego, California USA! Join us as we celebrate our theme, "Strengthening B-comm in an era where perception is reality."

2019 Special Election Results

By: Technology Coordinator | Jan 17

Please extend your congratulations to those who were elected in the December 2019 Special Election filling two open Board of Director’s positions.

These officers began their four-year terms on January 1, 2020.

2019 ABC Conference Schedule

By: Technology Coordinator | Oct 23

This year we are using our website (rather than Guidebook) to share schedule and presenter information. There are 3 ways to access the schedule

Silent Auction to Benefit Graduate Student Travel Fund

By: Becky Crews | Sep 17

For our sixth year in a row, the C. R. Anderson Foundation will hold a Silent Auction to benefit the Graduate Student Travel Grants. Our graduate students bring fantastic ideas and energy to our organization. Receiving a travel grant certainly helped my entrance into this organization six years ago,

Call for Cases-Student Competition Award

By: Jenna Haugen | Aug 6

Do you have a favorite challenging case that you use in your Business Communication course? The Student Competition Award committee is currently seeking cases to be used for the 2020 competition.

ABC Conference Cruise-Submission Deadline Aug 15

By: Jolanta Aritz | Aug 5

We hope that you had a restful summer. As we enter the month of August and with it, the start of a new academic year, we want to remind you that the submission deadline for ABC West Baja Mexico Cruise conference (March 1-5, 2020) is in ten days. Please submit your proposals online by August 15, 2019

Call for Nominations - Fellow of the Association

By: Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder | Aug 3

The "Fellow of the Association" award recognizes excellence in the discipline of business communication and its related areas of study and is the most respected honor of the ABC awards program.

ABC Detroit Conference Schedule and Excursions

By: Clive Muir | Jul 22

We hope you have the ABC Annual International Conference on your calendar for October 23-26, 2019. Check out the Detroit conference page for details on registration, lodging, optional workshops, optional excursions, and schedules. YES! The presenter schedule is posted.

Call for Papers - ABC SWUS Conference in San Antonio, TX

By: Kayla Sapkota | Jul 22

The Association for Business Communication Southwestern Region, in partnership with the Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD), is holding its annual conference in historic San Antonio, Texas, USA on March 11–13, 2020.

Opportunities for Graduate Students at ABC Detroit Closing Soon

By: Stephen Carradini | Jul 16

The Graduate Studies Committee would like to offer a reminder that applications for two graduate student opportunities at the ABC International Conference in Detroit are due soon.

2019 ABC Publication Awards

By: Jason Snyder | Jun 17

The Association for Business Communication Publication Board invites your nominations for one of the 2019 ABC Publication Awards. The nomination deadline is July 8.

Please review selection criteria and nomination procedures on the ABC website at: http://www.businesscommunication.org/page/publicatio

Outstanding Researcher Award Nominations

By: Sky Marsen | Jun 6

We invite nominations for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Memory of Kitty O. Locker. The Award recognizes and encourages excellence in business communication research. The recipient is an ABC member whose research has made an outstanding contribution to the business communication discipline.

Call for Annual Conference Co-Chairs

By: James Michael Dubinsky | May 7

Apply to serve as one of the conference co-chairs for the 85th Annual International Conference, to be held in San Diego, California, October 28 to October 31, 2020.

Graduate Student Travel Grants-ABC Detroit Conference

By: Stephen Carradini | May 5

The ABC Graduate Studies Committee is happy to announce the ABC Graduate Student Travel Grant! We encourage all graduate students who are submitting to the Detroit conference to apply for this grant.

ABC's Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award - Call for Nominations

By: Sky Marsen | May 5

We invite invitations for the ABC Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation on Business Communication. This Award is conferred annually to the writer of an outstanding doctoral dissertation in the area of business communication.

ABC Detroit Submissions DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday May 3

By: Dirk Remley | Apr 25

Submissions for ABC's Annual International Conference in Detroit, Michigan from October 23-26, 2019 are due by Friday, April 26, 2019.

Meada Gibbs Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award Nominations

By: Andrew Quagliata | Apr 25

Consider nominating yourself or a colleague for the Meada Gibbs Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award. This award recognizes, encourages, and rewards excellence in teaching business communication.

Margaret Baker Graham Award Applications

By: Stephen Carradini | Apr 25

The Association for Business Communication is accepting applications for the Margaret Baker Graham Research Grant. The $500 grant will be awarded at this year’s ABC Annual International Conference, October 23-26 in Detroit, Michigan.

Rising Star Award Applications Open

By: Stephen Carradini | Apr 5

The Association for Business Communication is accepting applications for the Rising Star Award.

ABC Detroit-Workshops Announcement

By: Clive Muir | Apr 2

We are pleased to offer seven pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, October 23 for the 2019 ABC International Conference in Detroit, Michigan.

ABC Detroit Conference Oct 2019-Research Roundtable-Call for Submissions

By: Sky Marsen | Apr 1

The ABC Research Committee invites submissions for a Research Roundtable at the ABC annual conference in Detroit, Michigan, USA, October 24-26, 2019. The Research Committee is dedicated to the advancement of research in business communication.

Call for Participants-How Do You Teach Diversity? ABC Detroit Oct 24-26

By: Jacquelyn Lowman | Mar 28

As you’re preparing for our Detroit Conference, please consider being part of the lightning roundtable: “How Do You Teach Diversity?” The roundtable will be a forum in which panelists—and audience--will share best practices.

Call for Participants-Graduate Studies Sponsored Panel

By: Stephen Carradini | Mar 20

The Graduate Studies Committee of the Association for Business Communication (ABC) invites graduate students to submit proposals for the Graduate Studies Sponsored Panel at our upcoming conference in Detroit, Michigan, October 23–26, 2019.

Submissions Open-ABC 84th Annual Conference Detroit Oct 2019

By: Technology Coordinator | Jan 25

Submissions for the 84th Annual International Conference October 23-26, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan USA, are open! Join us in experiencing the renaissance of this community as we celebrate our theme, "Innovations with Business Communication: Companies, Communities, and Classrooms."

Deadline EXTENDED - Feb. 15 Asia-Pacific Conference & World Communication Association

By: Yunxia Zhu | Jan 2

This is a kind reminder our regional conference and the World Communication Association conference in Wellington, New Zealand, 8-12 July, 2019 is calling for your contribution.

SWUS Regional Conference Call for Poster Submissions

By: Technology Coordinator | Dec 11

The deadline for poster presentations at the 2019 SWUS Regional Conference in Houston, TX is December 15

Updating your ABC profile

By: Andrew Joseph Cavanaugh | Oct 11

updating your ABC profile

Job Postings/Job Seekers/Interviews at ABC Miami Due Oct 11

By: Ronda Henderson | Oct 11

During the October 24-27 annual ABC conference in Miami, Employment Opportunities displays a notebook at the member networking table in the exhibit area that lists Open Positions as well as Applicants Seeking Employment.

Southwestern Regional Conference Proposal Deadline

By: Carol S. Wright | Sep 20

Proposals for ABC's Southwestern regional conference in Houston, TX are due by October 1

Pre-Conference Workshops

By: Stephanie Smith | Sep 13

There is still room and time to register for a pre-conference workshop, check out the offerings!

Call for Silent Auction Items

By: Clive Muir | Sep 10

Donate an item for ABC's silent auction to help fund graduate travel

ABC Member Communication Survey

By: Sky Marsen | Sep 6

A survey to better understand how ABC members are using and engaging with digital media outlets to communicate more effectively.

Annual Conference Early Bird Registration

By: Stephanie Smith | Aug 20

Early bird registration for ABC's annual conference in Miami closes September 1.

Call for Nominations - Award for Excellence in Communication Consulting

By: Barbara L Shwom | Jul 23

Apply for or nominate someone for an award of excellence in communication consulting by August 15

Call for Awards

By: Sky Marsen | May 23

Submit an ABC colleague for one of several awards including outstanding researcher, outstanding dissertation, and one of the publication awards.

Graduate Student Travel Grants Available

By: Stephen Carradini | Apr 20

ABC is offering travel grants for graduate students to come to Miami

Miami Submission Deadline April 30!

By: Susan Schanne | Apr 20

Miami Submissions are due April 30!

MW/SE Conference Proposal Deadline - Monday, February 5

By: Kathryn M Rybka | Jan 28

Dear Association for Business Communication Member,

It's not too late to submit a session proposal for the ABC Midwestern/Southeastern Regional Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 12-14, 2018! . . .

Call for Papers - ABC Panel at MLA Conference

By: William Christopher Brown | Jan 16

ABC's Modern Language Association Liaison Committee posted a call for papers in our community “Blog.”

Visit this page and like our blog! On this same page, you can get a feed from this blog by . . . .

April 12-14, 2018 ABC MW/SE Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio USA - Call for Proposals

By: Kathryn M Rybka | Jan 10

Dear ABC Member,

Happy New Year! Begin 2018 by submitting a proposal for the ABC Midwestern/Southeastern Conference that will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio USA from April 12-14.

For more information, visit the webpage for the conference.

Proposals are due by Monday, January 29.

Submissions Open, ABC 83rd Annual Conference, Miami, Oct 2018

By: Susan Schanne | Jan 8

Dear ABC Members,

Submissions for the 83rd Annual International Conference October 24-27, 2018 in Miami, Florida, USA, are now open! Join us as we experience the warmth and hospitality of this culturally rich community.

Please be sure to read and follow the newly updated submission . . . .

IJBC Newsletter - January 2018

By: Jacqueline Ann Mayfield | Jan 8

Happy New Year to Everyone,

We want to invite everyone to read the latest International Journal of Business Communication newsletter. As always, the IJBC newsletter provides a great way to keep up with topics important for business communication researchers and special events associated . . . .

ABC Regional Conference at the University of Alcalá, 2018

By: Mercedes Díez-Prados | Jan 8

The Organizing Committee of the ABC (Association for Business Communication) Europe, Africa and Middle East Regional Conference invites you to participate in this international scientific event that will take place from the 11th to the 13th of July, 2018 at the University of Alcalá. . . .

Now Online: Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Vol. 80, No. 4, December 2017

By: Alfredo Deambrosi | Dec 12

1. Select Publications from the main menu (above).
2. Select Browse BPCQ and IJBC Online.
3. Click the BPCQ image.

Now Online: International Journal of Business Communication Vol. 55, No. 1, January 1, 2018

By: Alfredo Deambrosi | Dec 11

1. Select Publications from the main menu (above).
2. Select Browse BPCQ and IJBC Online.
3. Click the IJBC image.

Call for ABC Technology Coordinator

By: James Michael Dubinsky | Dec 7

The Association for Business Communication (ABC) is seeking a Technology Coordinator to serve as the organization’s chief technology officer. This person ensures the smooth operation of both the website and ABC’s social media presence. This individual works closely with the Executive . . . .

ABC Newsletter Call for Items

By: Sky Marsen | Nov 21

Dear ABC Members,

It's time for the Winter 2017 issue of the newsletter. Please send me items of interest to our colleagues. These include relevant stories on business communication events and initiatives, awards and achievements, research projects, conferences and new books. . . .

Student Competition Award Announcement

By: Jenna Haugen | Nov 17

Thank you to those who entered the 2017 Student Competition Award! We had 28 great entries from 18 instructors. After a blind review by our Student Competition Award committee and a blind review by two business professionals, we announced the following winners at our 2017 ABC conference in . . . .

Communication Design Quarterly - Special Issue Deadline Nov 1

By: Kristin Pickering | Oct 26

From Sara Hopton:

SPECIAL ISSUE DEADLINE APPROACHING: NOV 1

Communication Design Quarterly invites scholars, teachers, and practitioners to submit a 300 word abstract for consideration to the call "Environmental Communication in the Age of Unreason: New Research, Roles, and the . . . .