Book excerpt: Each year, the New Media Caucus - an affiliate of the College Art Association - organizes panel presentations, events and exhibitions during the CAA annual convention, and Media-N Journal dedicates its summer edition to showcasing NMC conference proceedings and concurrent offsite events. This year, at CAA Chicago 2014, three panels discussed special topics in connection to New Media theory and practice. Additionally, several off-site events and exhibitions extended the New Media Caucus's presence beyond the conference, and we publish essays by presenters during the "Lightening Talks" as well as a comprehensive report on the NMC's exciting "Fifth Annual New Media Caucus Showcase & Reception."Pat Badani, Editor-in-Chief