Special 2004 Annual Meeting Supplement

Greetings
Activities and Sessions
More than Meetings
Forms

Greetings

• Greetings from ASA President Michael Burawoy - 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.

• That 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 Burawoy's Address and Honors 2004 Award Recipients - On Sunday, August 15, at 4:30 pm , members will celebrate the presentation of the eight major ASA awards to colleagues who have done outstanding sociological work.

• Public Addresses - Come listen to featured speakers- Mary Robinson and Arundhati Roy

• Open Forums - Three topics are slated for discussion in open forums during the Annual Meeting.

• Presidential Plenary and Major Plenary Sessions - Make note of these four 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

• 13th 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 Sessions - More opportunities to think and learn about "Public Sociologies."

• Seminars, Courses, and Workshops - 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.

• 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.

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

• Regional Spotlight - Explore San Francisco's interesting sites and discuss political and cultural issues bubbling in this world famous city.

• Tours - Get a feel for the people and communities of San Francisco by taking advantage of one or more of this year's local tours.

• Housing: The Atlanta Effect in San Francisco? - What could Atlanta and San Francisco possibly have in common?