Special 2001 Annual Meeting Supplement

Greetings
Activities and Sessions
More than Meetings
What's New

Greetings

• Greetings from ASA President Douglas S. Massey - Get a preview of this year’s exciting program.

• ASA and the Student Forum Welcome Students! - Find out about special sessions geared just for students.

• Be a part of the Association's business! - Join ASA officers, Council members, and staff for a lively discussion over breakfast.

• Cities in Celluloid Video - How are cities depicted in feature films? Don’t miss this specially commissioned video.

• Didactic Seminars - Let experts catch you up on recent scholarly trends and developments.

• I've read the book . . . - Sit in on an exchange of viewpoints between authors of current books and their critics.

• Major Activities for Department Leaders - Take advantage of special opportunities for Department Chairs, Directors of Graduate Study, and Undergraduate Advisers.

• Plenary Session Features Massey's Address and Honors Award Winners - Join President Massey and the ASA Award Winners at the plenary session and reception.

• Presidential Plenary and Major Plenary Sessions Focus on Cities - Make note of these three special sessions that highlight the theme of this year’s meeting.

• Section Activities - Find out about section sessions and activities scheduled throughout the four-day meeting.

• Special Events and Services - Keep this handy reference for information about registration, hotel accommodations, other services and special events.

• Special Events at a Glance - Use this list for a quick overview of activities you won’t want to miss

• Tenth Annual Research Support Forum - Need information about research funding? Workshops, poster sessions and a town meeting will point you in the right direction.

• The Marketplace of Ideas—of All Types and in All Formats - Enjoy a sampling of the sociological work being done by the “best and the brightest.”

• Thematic and Special Sessions - More opportunities to think and learn about “Cities of the Future.”

• Town Meeting - Plan to attend a special Sunday session on Human Subjects and the Social Sciences

• Workshops - Learn about the wide variety of workshops open to all meeting registrants.

• ASA Bookstore - In between sessions, browse through the latest journals, books, teaching materials and other resources.

• Exhibits! - Leave time in your schedule to visit close to 100 booths and displays.

• Looking to Hire? Or, in Search of a Job? - Learn more about how the ASA Employment Service can help you in today’s job market.

• Spotlight Sessions On Southern California - Beyond surfers and sunshine -- explore Southern California’s rich cultural mix.

• New in 2001! Online Abstract and Paper Center - Keep informed about programs you missed and papers you want to read with the new electronic repository.