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.
ASHR membership is not required to attend—all are welcome!
2025
- Feb: What Do We Mean By the History of Rhetoric?
- March: Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Archive/s
- April: Expanding the History of Rhetoric
- May: Building a Sustainable Writing Practice for the Summer (and Beyond)
- Oct: What I Wish I’d Known: Early Career Paths in the History of Rhetoric
- Nov: Behind the Pages: The Journal for the History of Rhetoric Then and Now
- Dec: Sharing a Voice: The Promises and Challenges of Co-Authoring in Rhetoric
2026
Please direct any questions to ASHR Special Programs Coordinator Dr. Kristen Einertson (carl4818@umn.edu).