Call for Nominations: SCMS GSO Co-Chair Elections (Deadline April 26)
The nomination period for elections is now open. We will be electing two Co-Chairs, each serving a two-year term.
Graduate students interested in running should complete the nomination form here: forms.gle/Sf2EHGJXxSDv...
QTC Book Event series invites you to join an exciting event:
📚📍 May 1, Friday at 1:00 PM EST:
Laura Horak @laurah.bsky.social
Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds
Registration: us05web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hope to see you all there!
We are announcing a call for nominations for “Graduate Student Representative”position in G&F Caucus.
Graduate Rep plays a key role in supporting Caucus’s activities and strengthening graduate student engagement.
Please send nominations via the Googleform:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hoping to see you tonight!💫
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
Holding the line in uncertain times.
Graduate students organizing for labor, care, and solidarity amid global political pressures.
Join us at #SCMS2026
Saturday, March 28, 11:00-12:45
Fairmont, Regent, 3rd Floor
🎬 Grad students of #SCMS2026 — come say hello!
Save the date: Thursday, March 26, 8-9 pm at Fairmont International Ballroom
Join us for drinks, conversation, and community at the Graduate Student Reception.
The deadline to sign up for the #SCMS26 mentorship program (as either mentee or mentor) is next Friday!
The GSO is also looking to connect first-time attendees with more experienced grad students. A reminder email was sent out this morning with more info and sign-up links
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
GSO is planning a new webinar series—and we want your input.
Current topic ideas include:
Academic Freedom
Research Methods
Job and Career Pathways
We welcome additional suggestions and feedback. Please share your ideas using this form:
forms.gle/GtyCF5ZtEq6a...
We are building our own dedicated email list for GSO communications. If you’d like to be included, please share your information here:
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
SCMS-2026 GSO Mentorship
GSO is hosting one-on-one mentorship meetings (in person at SCMS or virtual) connecting grad students,recent grads, & precariously employed scholars with advanced academic & alt-ac mentors.
👉 Mentor & mentee sign-up forms are linked and available via QR codes in the flyer.
💫📸
GSO Spotlight Program
We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative! If you’ve recently been published, completed your dissertation, received an award, or have other exciting news to share, we want to highlight you.
Submissions can be made here:
forms.gle/dpyQDLCoNKtL...
We are building our own dedicated email list for GSO communications. If you’d like to be included, please share your information here:
forms.gle/vYZ3pU11oY2n...
GSO is planning a new webinar series—and we want your input.
Current topic ideas include:
Academic Freedom
Research Methods
Job and Career Pathways
We welcome additional suggestions and feedback. Please share your ideas using this form:
forms.gle/GtyCF5ZtEq6a...
The Transgender Media Portal (TMP): an award-winning, trans-made film database is in the final stretch of its fundraiser.
Lehman-Stamm Family Fund is matching donations and TMP seeks your help to raise final 25% to fight trans invisibility and sustain this resource.
Scan the QR code to donate!
We are continuing G&F Mentorship
Program this year. This is an
opportunity to connect with fellow
scholars to either share your
experience or gain from theirs.
Deadline: Jan19, 2026.
Use GoogleForm to express your
interest to be a mentee or mentor.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2026 Conference Registration is now open!
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
Join us for Feminist Influences: An Online Roundtable (Feb 12, 5PM EST) — featuring brilliant voices in feminist film and media studies!
@hennefem.bsky.social @shelleystamp.bsky.social