Congratulations to the Thomas C. Hood Social Action Fundraiser Raffle Winner

Dr. Donalee Unal won a two-night stay at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Through the Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award, the raffle proceeds benefit an organization doing social justice work in the city hosting that year’s Annual Meeting.

This year’s funding went to The Coalition for Restaurant Safety and Health.

Posted by Helen Elaine Wilds - 08/24/2023, 12:59 PM

Annual Meeting Thank You!

We want to convey our extreme gratitude to all who helped make the 73rd Annual Meeting a huge success. 

Compelling papers and sessions, strong mentor and mentee encounters, and captivating conversations are only a few of the things we remember with fondness from our time in Philadelphia.

There would be no annual meeting without all of you.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/23/2023, 04:15 PM

Optional One-Day Workshops

Don’t miss out on the optional one-day workshops scheduled tomorrow (Monday, August 21) at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

8:45am-4:30pm
Community-Based Participatory Action Research Workshop (Independence A)

9:00am-12:00pm
Professional Development for Early Career Scholars Workshop (Salon 3 & 4)

9:30am-3:30pm
Institutional Ethnography Workshop (Independence C) 

*If you have registered in advance, you should have received your ticket along with your name badge.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/20/2023, 11:22 AM

Join us for the SSSP Presidential Address followed by the Awards Ceremony

Join us in the Philadelphia Ballroom from 4:30pm-5:30pm for the Presidential Address featuring the formal address of President Shirley A. Jackson entitled “Haven’t We Been Here Before?: The Cycling and Recycling of Social Problems.” Following the Presidential Address, make plans to attend the Awards Ceremony from 5:45pm-7:00pm.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/19/2023, 03:38 PM

Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance

Join us tomorrow (Friday, August 18) from 8:30am-10:10am for the Critical Dialogue Session: Networking and Navigating at SSSP: Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance (Independence A). This special session is designed to welcome new participants in the Annual Meeting and share insights and tips on how to get the most out of this unique professional experience.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/18/2023, 12:48 PM

Make Plans to Attend the SSSP Business Meeting

All members should attend the SSSP Business Meeting from 10:30am-11:45am in the Philadelphia Ballroom South for an update on the status and future of SSSP. Summary reports on the Society and its key activities this year will be given. In addition, up to thirty minutes will be allocated to a discussion in favor of or in opposition to all proposed resolutions. The meeting concludes with the traditional transfer of the gavel, marking the transition of duties from President Shirley A. Jackson to incoming President Mary Bernstein.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/18/2023, 09:05 AM

OUP Discount Code

Visit Oxford University Press at https://academic.oup.com/ for a 30% discount for SSSP conference attendees.  Use code SSSP2023 at checkout.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/18/2023, 09:03 AM

Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance

Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance
Join us tomorrow (Friday, August 18) from 8:30am-10:10am for the Critical Dialogue Session: Networking and Navigating at SSSP: Getting the Most Out of Conference Attendance (Independence A). This special session is designed to welcome new participants in the Annual Meeting and share insights and tips on how to get the most out of this unique professional experience.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/17/2023, 06:19 PM

Annual Meeting Receptions & Special Events

The 73rd SSSP Annual Meeting features several receptions and special events. Check them out!

• Arrival Meet & Greet Reception
• SSSP Business Meeting
• Welcoming Reception
• Student Social Hour
• New Member Breakfast
• Town Hall: An Open Forum
• Presidential Address by Dr. Shirley A. Jackson
• Awards Ceremony
• Division-Sponsored Reception

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/17/2023, 02:49 PM

It’s not too late to join us in Philadelphia!

On-site registration begins tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, August 17) at 2:00pm in the Salon 8 Foyer of the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. We hope to see you there.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/16/2023, 10:23 AM

Welcome to Philadelphia

The SSSP Admin Team has arrived in Philadelphia for the 73rd Annual Meeting! We are excited to be here and look forward to seeing everyone later this week.

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/15/2023, 07:55 PM

Download the Annual Meeting Mobile App today. It’s easy!

Scan: Use your QR code scanner to quickly find the SSSP Events Mobile App.

Search: Download from the App Store or Google Play for "SSSP Events."

Should you have any questions, please contact the SSSP IT Specialist at ssspit@utk.edu. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia.

Posted by Helen Elaine Wilds - 08/11/2023, 08:16 AM

Final Program Reminder/Register On-Site in Philadelphia

The 73rd SSSP Annual Meeting is almost here! Before departing for Philadelphia, take a look at the final program schedule to plan your daily schedule.

It’s not too late to register. Beginning at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 17, you may register on-site at the SSSP registration desk at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Click here for registration pricing information.

Posted by Helen Wilds - 08/08/2023, 11:45 AM

Now Available: Beyond Bars - A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States

The year 2023 marks 50 years of mass incarceration in the United States. This timely volume highlights and addresses pressing social problems associated with the US’s heavy reliance on mass imprisonment. In an atmosphere of charged political debate, including "tough on crime" rhetoric, the editors bring together scholars and experts in the criminal justice field to provide the most up-to-date science on mass incarceration and its ramifications on justice-impacted people and our communities.

This book offers practical solutions for advocates, policy and lawmakers, and the wider public for addressing mass incarceration and its effects to create a more just, fair and safer society.

For more information, including ordering instructions visit:
https://www.sssp1.org/file/Beyond_Bars_NTI.pdf

Posted by Kelsey Whitaker - 08/01/2023, 03:13 PM