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Past SSSP Virtual Events

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

The 2026 Program Committee invites you to join us for our inaugural Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 28 from 1:00–2:30 pm (Eastern Time).

We are pleased to offer this opportunity for our members who are unable to attend the annual meeting in New York City to participate in a conversation about our Society. A panel representing our diverse membership (academics, practitioners, students, international members, and others) will share their perspectives on the topics below, and we invite you to join the conversation.

Because SSSP-hosted virtual events are offered as a member benefit, all participants – including speakers and attendees – must be 2026 SSSP members and register for the event.

All members are welcome – we hope to see you there!

Topics/Themes

  • Revisit the historical foundations and core values of SSSP with a focus on scholarship, teaching, and service in the pursuit of social justice
  • Identify current challenges facing SSSP, higher education, scholar-activists, teacher-activists, and community organizers
  • Explore ideas for strengthening SSSP – building power and solidarity through our various networks – to better serve our communities (inside and outside of academia and across academic disciplines) and enact our values

Speakers

  • Dr. Sarah Jane Brubaker, Virginia Commonwealth University
    (President)
  • Dr. Clare E. B. Cannon, University of California, Davis
    (Vice-President and Chair, Committee on Social Action)
  • Dr. Elroi J. Windsor, University of West Georgia
    (Executive Officer)
  • Dr. Jean Beaman, CUNY Graduate Center
  • Dr. Mary Romero, Professor Emerita, Arizona State University
  • Dr. Assata Zerai, The University of New Mexico

Ongoing Virtual Event – Tuesdays: Working/Writing Groups

SSSP is excited to offer online working/writing groups for members to foster a continuous workspace for those who need it. Each session includes:

  • 15-minute check-in to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes of writing
  • 15-minute check-out to share progress

These working groups are open to all post-docs and faculty and will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET, starting Tuesday, February 17.

For questions, please contact Dr. Jalia L. Joseph at Josep2JL@jmu.edu. Hope to see you there.

As a benefit for all 2026 SSSP members, you will be required to log in using your e-mail and password to obtain the Zoom details. Click here if you need to renew.

No RSVP is required – the event is open to all post-docs and faculty SSSP Members. View the flyer.

Sponsored by the SSSP Membership & Outreach Committee