Special 2005 Annual Meeting Supplement

Greetings
Activities and Sessions
More than Meetings
Forms

Greetings

• Greetings from ASA President Troy Duster - Get a preview of this year’s exciting program.

• Centennial Celebration - Check out the more than 20 sessions and videos specific to commemorating ASA's centennial year.

• 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.

• And the Featured Books Are . . . - 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 Duster's Address and Honors 2005 Award Recipients - On Sunday, August 14, at 4:30 pm , members will celebrate the presentation of the eight major ASA awards to colleagues who have done outstanding sociological work.

• New Films Commemorate ASA Centennial - Come watch two films specially developed to celebrate contriblutions of Sociology to our understanding of social life in America.

• Open Forums - Come and contribute to the dialogue about public sociology.

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

• Activist Scholarship and Public Sociology - All sociologists are welcomed to attend these six special joint sessions.

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

• Special Events - Keep this handy reference for a quick overview of special events.

• Services - This handy reference includes information about registration, hotel accommodations, and other services.

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

• 14th 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, Special Sessions, and Sessions Co-sponsored with Sister Societies - More opportunities to think and learn about this year's theme and colloborate with sister sociological associations.

• 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.

• Activities of Other Groups - Attend these special interest groups meetings and/or sessions.

• 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 Philadelphia's interesting sites and discuss political and cultural issues bubbling in this historical city.

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

• Some Fine Dining Options in Philadelphia - These five very fancy restaurants require reservations in advance!