01/12/2026
By Katherine Flowers

Researching, drafting, editing, translating and publishing book-length scholarly arguments is one of the primary ways that humanists create and disseminate knowledge. Scholars at UMass Lowell have a strong record of writing successful scholarly books in the humanities and the humanistic social sciences, but we often work in relative isolation. These roundtables will allow faculty to meet each other and share experiences, as part of the Fine arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) Interdisciplinary Exchange Series. The first half of each event will feature structured discussion among invited speakers; the second half will be for open discussion among all participants.

Lunch and coffee will be served.

We welcome faculty who write scholarly books, faculty who are considering writing a scholarly book, and faculty who support authors, whether as mentors, series editors, administrators, or members of tenure and promotion committees.

Publishing Scholarly Books in the Humanities: Writing Processes
When: Thursday, January 29, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: University Crossing 490
Invited Speakers: Adrienne Atterberry (Sociology), Max Ubelaker Andrade (World Languages and Cultures), and Rebecca S. Richards (English)

Publishing Scholarly Books in the Humanities: Navigating Publishing and Articulating the Value of Our Work
When: Thursday, February 26, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: University Crossing 490
Invited Speakers: Alison K. McConwell (Philosophy), Daniel Arroyo-Rodríguez (World Languages and Cultures and FAHSS), Chris Montecillo Leider (School of Education), and Jane Sancinito (History)

Contact: If you plan to attend, want a calendar invite, or have questions, please contact katherine_flowers@uml.edu and kristen_stern@uml.edu.