Special 2003 Annual Meeting Supplement

Greetings
Activities and Sessions
More than Meetings
Forms

Greetings

• Greetings from ASA President William T. Bielby - 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.

• 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 President Bielby's Address and Honors Award Winners - On Sunday, August 17, at 4:30 pm , members will celebrate the presentation of the eight major ASA awards to colleagues who have done outstanding sociological work.

• Presidential Plenary and Major Plenary Sessions - 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

• Twelfth 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 “The Question of Culture.”

• Seminars, Courses, and Workshops, Oh My! - Chart a path to this year’s Annual Meeting for development and training across research, teaching, publishing, and a host of other important professional issues.

• Special International Guest Saad Ibrahim - Hear about Sadd Ibrahim's personal experiences as a recently jailed social researcher in Egypt, followed by a Reception for International Scholars.

• Paul Jones Art Collection to Feature Vibrant Images of American Life at ASA Annual Meeting - The showcasing of Jones' collection-and his life-at the 2003 Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity for sociologists to see a world-class contribution to the study of American culture.

• W.E.B. DuBois and Sociology - Be a part of three special sessions focusing on DuBois' contributions to the discipline during his tenure at Atlanta University.

• 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.

• Regional Spotlight - Explore Atlanta’s interesting sites and discuss political and cultural issues bubbling in this progressive Southern city.

• Tours of Atlanta - ASA’s tour program also features some of the popular tours led by ASA members when the Association met in Atlanta several years ago.

• Visually Speaking - You are invited to meet Emory film scholar Matthew Bernstein and Emory urban historian Dana F. White at the two-evening film symposium.