World History Association

NERWHA (nerwha.org) is holding their Fall Symposium on 10/28/23 in Fairhaven, MA, across the harbor from the historic NB Whaling port & home to Moby Dick. The topic "Ships & Seafarers in World History" fits perfectly.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The WHA is now accepting applications for the open Executive Director position at its institutional headquarters at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. For details on the position and how to apply, please go to thewha.org/announcements/…

Components for a meaningful annual conf? Two Keynotes highlighting different historical energies, long-time members & new members, awardees from several continents, 2 Festschifts & 2 accomplished Pioneers of WH. Feel the energies & stay tuned for info on WHA 2024!

The Journal of World History (JWH), the official journal of the WHA, published by the University of Hawai‘i Press is seeking a new editor beginning January 2025. To apply, please send a cv & a letter of application to Aaron Peterka at info@thewha.org no later than 8/1/23.

Today (May 15) is the finally day to register for our 2023 Pittsburgh ENERGIES Conf at the regular registration rate; they increase tomorrow. Go to our conference landing page for reg & updated information, such as the preliminary conference schedule: thewha.org/conferences/20….

Our friends at H-Net have a CFP for their 2nd virtual teaching conf on the topic "Critical Conversations: Teaching & Creating Community in Difficult Times." Proposals due 5/27/23; conf is Aug. 21 - 25. You can also continue following this topic with the WHA in Pittsburgh!

NERWHA (nerwha.org) is holding their Fall Symposium on 10/28/23 in Fairhaven, MA, across the harbor from the historic NB Whaling port & home to Moby Dick. The topic "Ships & Seafarers in World History" fits perfectly. The CFP is open thru 8/31/23.

The regular registration rate for the 32nd Annual WHA Conference, Pittsburgh ENERGIES, is open for 5 final days, then the pricing increases. Preliminary schedule is posted on the conference homepage, then see registration link to register: thewha.org/conferences/20….

The WHA Phi Alpha Theta Student Paper Prize submission date has been extended through 5/15/23. See our website for stipulations: thewha.org/.../wha-underg…. Comes with cash prize, WHA membership, your name on our website & certificate. Pictured below is Estey, our 2022 winner.

What's more exciting than the breakthrough of historical research? How about being published? The Call for Papers (CFP) for the WHB Spring 2023 is now open. More information at bit.ly/43ripLf. Articles on the fringes of Food & WH also welcome.

We are 3 days away from the submission deadline for the WHA PAT Student Paper Prize for UG and Graduate students. See our website for stipulations: thewha.org/.../wha-underg…. The committee looks forward to reading your work! Pictured below is Noah, one of our 2021 winners.

The countdown is on. We are 4 days away from the deadline for our secondary school award, the World Historian Student Essay Competition. See our website for specific details: thewha.org/.../world-hist…. Spread the word! Pictured below is Amanda our 2022 winner.

It’s National Dissertation Day & that is cause for celebration. We recognize these accomplishments through our Dissertation Prize, read more that prize here: thewha.org/wha-awards. If you are attending our '23 Conf, a recent dissertation prize winner will be presenting!

The Southeast WH Assn (SEWHA) invites proposals for annual meeting @ College of Charleston, S.C., 10/19-22, 2023. Call for Papers (CFP) is due by 8/15/23. Keynote speaker will be John McNeill & this year's theme is “Water in World History.” See sewha.org.

The WHA PAT Student Paper Prize for UG and Graduate students is open for submissions through May 1. See our website for stipulations: thewha.org/.../wha-underg…. The committee looks forward to reading your work.

The countdown is on! We are 12 days away from the deadline for our secondary school award, the World Historian Student Essay Competition. See our website for specific details: thewha.org/.../world-hist…. Spread the word to your students!

The Call for Papers (CFP) for the WHB Spring 2023 is open now & extended beyond the spring semester. More information at bit.ly/43ripLf. Articles on the fringes of Food & World History also welcome. Editor Joseph Snyder is awaiting your submission!

In 6 days, the 1st wkshp of 2023 with Editor Maddie Holder will be held. Our WHA Bloomsbury Monograph Prize celebrates scholar diversity; due 9/1/23. For specifics, attend virtually on 4/18 @ 12 noon EDT. Reg here (forms.gle/GDtRhQ9X1u7rwV…) & more info: bit.ly/3mfnhC8.

Baobab XVI continued the discussion of teaching during “divisive concepts.” With history instructors facing restrictive legislation & state & local level apathy, attendees conveyed their experiences & voiced the importance of advocacy. Conversation continues in Pittsburgh!

Are you an early scholar with promising material? Our joint WHA Bloomsbury Monograph Prize celebrates scholar diversity. Attend the 1st workshop of 2023 on 4/18/23 @ 12 noon EDT with Editor Maddie Holder. Reg. here (forms.gle/GDtRhQ9X1u7rwV……); More info: thewha.org/wha.../bloomsb…