Reviving a tradition from years past, this year’s PWPA co-hosted a well-attended reception at the Convention Center Marriott for folks in writing studies who were presenting at MLA in Philadelphia in January. Snacks and a cash bar were provided, and the opportunity to make new friends and catch up with colleagues, local and national, made it a great time for all. Co-Sponsors, along with PWPA, included Anne Gere, University of Michigan; Eli Goldblatt, Temple University; and Val Ross, University of Pennsylvania.