Y O U  A R E  C O R D I AL L Y  I N V I T E D  T O ATTEND
 
A RECEPTION HONORING
 
DR. THOMAS C. HOOD, SSSP EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 1990-2009
 
and the

AWARDS BANQUET
 
at
 
The Stanford Court Hotel
905 California Street

Saturday, August 8
 
Reception: 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Banquet: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
 

 
AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED
 
 

SSSP Division Awards: Winners of various student paper competitions and other division awards will be announced.

Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship: This $3,500 scholarship will be awarded to a new or continuing graduate student who began her or his study in a community college or technical school.

C. Wright Mills Award: For a distinguished book that exemplifies outstanding social science research and an understanding of the individual and society in the tradition of C. Wright Mills.

Joseph B. Gittler Award: For significant scholarly achievement that a SSSP member has made in contributing to the ethical resolution of social problems.

Lee Founders Award: For recognition of significant achievements that have demonstrated continuing devotion to the ideals of the founders of the Society and especially to the humanistic tradition of the Lee’s.

Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Scholarship: This $12,000 scholarship is given annually for support of graduate study and commitment to a career of scholar-activism.

Social Action Award: This $1,000 award is given to a not-for-profit organization in the San Francisco area in recognition of challenging social inequalities, promoting social change, and/or working toward the empowerment of marginalized peoples.

 

 
As you probably know, Tom Hood is retiring as Executive Officer after 19 years of wonderful service. At this reception we will honor Tom with some formal and informal remarks and generally recognize his many contributions to SSSP over the years. The reception will be hosted in the California Suite. The awards banquet will be held in the Stanford Ballroom. A special thanks to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine for their financial contribution to the awards banquet.

The buffet will feature Classic Caesar Salad; Roasted Chiogga Beets with Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese; Udon Noodles with Julienne of Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers and Sesame Soy Dressing; Pan Seared Sea Bass on Lentils with Watercress Sauce; Whole Rosemary Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes; Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil; Artisan Bread Presentation; Flourless Chocolate Cake; Lemon Cake with Berries; Dutch Apple Pie; Freshly Brewed Coffee and Tea. A vegan dish will be available for those who request one. A cash bar will be available. Come celebrate with your friends and colleagues and enjoy the evening!

  
The reception is complimentary to SSSP members.
The cost of a banquet ticket is $68 per person.
 
A limited number of banquet tickets will be sold in the registration area.
Those with advance reservations will receive their ticket/s with their registration materials.