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New issue of Social Science Quarterly has been released online. twitter.com/SWSocSciAssn/status/1265674207918161921?s=20
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“New issue of Social Science Quarterly has been released online. t.co/nEjHAbVMl6”Our #sssa2020 Centennial Annual Meeting is still on for 29-31 Oct in Austin. We will update on the COVID19 situation as we have more information to send to you. Our Call for Papers is still active. Submit your paper, poster, or panel proposal today. sssaonline.org/annual-meeting/austin-2020-call-papers/
Our colleague, Dr. Timothy Oblad, has put out a call for chapters for a book on cyberbullying that he is editing. He has extended his call for chapters through 1st June. If you have research in this area and are interested in possibly contributing to this work, please see the linked flyer for further details. Again, the deadline has been extended to June 1 (not reflected in the flyer). sssaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Call-for-Book-Chapter-Proposal.pdf
Some colleges and universities have already announced that they plan to resume face-to-face instruction this autumn. Others are saying "not-so-fast" and expect to be all-online at least through the autumn. losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/05/12/csu-uc-systems-expect-online-classes-to-continue-through-fall-...
CSU, UC Systems Expect Online Classes To Continue Through Fall Term
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A UC spokesperson confirmed to CBS2 that it does not expect any of its 10 campuses to reopen fully for in-person classes by the fall.As of now, we are still planning to hold the #sssa2020 Centennial Annual Meeting in October. We will update if this changes. Check out our Call for Papers and submit your proposal today. sssaonline.org/annual-meeting/austin-2020-call-papers/
The Centennial Southwestern Social Science Association (SSSA) Meeting is scheduled for October 29-31, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. The SSSA leadership is closely monitoring novel coronavirus (COVID-19) developments as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and Austin-area government officials. At present, we are proceeding with holding the conference as planned. You can submit a proposal through the association's website. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and will update you on any adjustments to the conference for the health and safety of our community via email and the association’s website (www.sssaonline.org). Our well wishes are with all affected by the virus.
APSA has posted the following resources to help those who are now teaching online.
www.apsanet.org/RESOURCES/Resources-for-Coronavirus-Response
Southwestern Social Science Association President Cynthia Cready announced that Alex R. Piquero, Ashbel Smith Professor of Criminology and Director of Social Impact Research, Office of Research at The University of Texas at Dallas will deliver the presidential keynote address at the association’s centennial annual meeting. The SSSA 2020 annual meeting is October 29-31 in Austin, Texas. The plenary session is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 4:00 PM, followed by the presidential reception, both at the Hyatt Regency. More details to follow!
Way to go, Alex!
Check out #socialsciencequarterly's mini-symposium on partisan gerrymandering. #SSQ #sssa2020 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15406237/2020/101/1?campaign=woletoc
Our updated Call for Papers for #sssa2020 in Austin is posted to the SSSA website, and the proposal submissions site is now open at the link below. convention2.allacademic.com/one/sssa/sssa20/
Southwestern Social Science Association 99th Annual Meeting 2020
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Plan Now to Attend the 100th Annual Meeting of the SOUTHWESTERN SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONOctober 29-31, 2020, Austin, TexasThe system may have your previous login information. You can retrieve userna...