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A message from PA Sociological Society President Libby Larsen, Ph.D.

 

Dear Colleagues:

Hello! It’s time to look ahead to the upcoming Pennsylvania Sociological Society conference to be held October 31 – November 1, 2008, in Harrisburg.

In 2008, our conference theme will be “Health, Well-being and Quality of Life across the Life Course.” How do factors such as education, income, poverty, stress, and social support affect physical and mental health over the life span? What impact do social and public policies have on health? We welcome professional and student papers in the areas of Stratification and Health, Healthcare Systems, Health and the Environment, Communities and Quality of Life Issues, and Teaching Health Related Topics, and will consider papers in other areas. It’s not too early to start thinking about submitting a paper!

I encourage you to advise your students that membership and involvement in the Pennsylvania Sociological Society are great ways for them to gain professional experience and self-confidence. Please encourage them to submit their research papers and posters for presentation at the 2008 annual meeting. We look forward to the student paper and poster sessions.

Last year, we began work in earnest to improve our website, and our efforts will continue. The PSS website is currently being updated and improved, so please check in often.

I hope this year’s conference experience will be professionally and personally rewarding for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
Libby Larsen