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August 2016 Member Newsletter
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We look forward to seeing you at APSA's 112th Annual Meeting & Exhibition! If you haven't yet registered, you still have a chance to
register online
* or onsite at the meeting. This year's conference offers ongoing diverse theme panels, short courses, workshops, and receptions that explore and address the latest scholarship in political science. Prepare to engage with more than 6,000 political scientists, presenters, leaders, and professionals in the discipline!
*Online registration for the Annual Meeting ends August 22, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. After this date, registration can be done on-site, starting on Wednesday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m.
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2016 Annual Meeting Program Highlights
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112th APSA Presidential Address & Opening Reception
Attend the Annual Meeting to hear from APSA President Jennifer Hochschild, Harvard University, on Thursday, September 1 at 6:15 p.m. and swing by the APSA Opening Reception for a fun evening of networking and socializing with a DJ, dancing, drinks, and hors
d'oeuvres on Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Short Courses Start Wednesday, August 31
This pre-conference, professional day features a variety of short courses sponsored by APSA Organized Sections, Related Groups, and other affiliate organizations located in the Philadelphia Convention Center & Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
APSA All-Member Business Meeting
Participate in the APSA All-Member Business Meeting on Thursday, September 1 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on proposed changes to APSA by-laws.
Attend Breaking News Panels & Plenary Sessions
Join us for late breaking news & plenary sessions as we connect political science to the world around us today.
- Breaking News: Taking Stock of the Brexit Shock
Thursday, September 1, 2:00 p.m., PCC, 201-C
- Breaking News: Did the Party Decide?, Chair: John M. Sides, George Washington University
Martin Cohen, James Madison University
Marjorie R. Hershey
David Karol, University of Maryland
Jennifer N. Victor, George Mason University
Christina Wolbrecht, University of Notre Dame
John R. Zaller, University of California, LA
Added: Nate Silver, Founder/Editor in Chief of FiveThirtyEight
Thursday, September 1, 4:00 p.m.*
- Breaking News: Rage against the Machine: Populist Politics in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America
Friday, September 2, 10:00 a.m.*
- Plenary Address: The State of Race Relations in the U.S.
Friday, September 2, 2:00 p.m.*
- Plenary Address: Are We Making Progress on Human Rights? Transformation in Knowledge and Activism
Saturday, September 3, 2:00 p.m.*
*Located in PCC, Ballroom AB.
Attend the Reception Honoring Teaching
Everyone is invited to attend this reception honoring campus-wide teaching award recipients on Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Loews, Congress C. Sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha.
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Meet the New Editors, American Political Science Review
Meet with the incoming editorial team and learn about their vision and goals for APSR, manuscript submission processes, and new innovations planned during this panel discussion.
All APSA meeting attendees are invited.
Friday, September 2, 10:00 a.m., Marriott, Room 410
Journal of Political Science Education Roundtable
Meet the new editors of the Journal of Political Science
Education. Learn about their plans for expanding this journal
submission process.
Thursday, September 1, 2:00 p.m., Marriott, Room 302
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New to the Annual Meeting?
Attend the New Member & First-Time Attendee Breakfast
Meet Executive Director, Steven Rathgeb Smith, members of the APSA Council, staff and fellow new members and first-time attendees for a welcome breakfast at the start of the meeting.
Thursday, September 1, 7:00 a.m., Marriott, Liberty Ballroom
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APSA Programs & Initiatives at the Conference
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Learn Best Practices for Department Leadership Strategies at the Annual Chairs Workshop & Luncheon
APSA will host the Annual Chairs Workshop & Luncheon on Friday, September 2, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. All member department chairs are welcome to attend and bring a guest. Please RSVP here.
Attend Professional Development Panels & Events
APSA will host professional development roundtables and events for all career levels, from graduate students to mid-career scholars. Topics will include publishing, research grants, liaising with the media, networking, and tips for the academic and non-academic job markets. See full list of events here.
Congressional Fellowship Program Roundtable
Learn more about the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program and hear from the most recent class of Fellows at this roundtable on "The 114th Congress: Observations from the 2015-16 APSA Congressional Fellows."
Saturday, September 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Loews, Commonwealth A2
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI)
Please join us for the following 2016 Annual Meeting events:
- RBSI Scholar iPoster Session
Saturday, September 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PCC, 204-A (near registration)
- RBSI 30th Anniversary Roundtable
Saturday, September 3, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
PCC, 202-A (near registration)
- RBSI 30th Anniversary Reception
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Marriott, Independence Ballroom
RSVP Here.
Diversity Recruitment and Retention Roundtable:
Transformative Change
This roundtable, chaired by former APSA president Dianne Pinderhughes, features faculty members, chairs, grad directors, and administrators sharing best practices and strategies for effective recruitment and retention of women and individuals from underrepresented groups at the graduate student and junior faculty levels.
Thursday, September 1, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 112-B
APSA Mentoring Roundtable: Mentoring for Success and Advancement
This roundtable features advice and best practices--for mentees and mentors--on getting the most out of the mentoring experience.
Thursday, September 1, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Loews, Commonwealth D
Join the APSA Status Committees Receptions
APSA Status Committees will be hosting their own receptions at the 2016 Annual Meeting.
- Reception Honoring Women in the Profession
Thursday, September 1, 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 201-C
- APSA Reception Honoring Women of Color in the Profession
Friday, September 2, 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Marriott, Independence Ballroom
Attend the Organized Section Officer Breakfast
The Organized Section Officer breakfast is an opportunity for ASPA staff to welcome incoming section officers, as well as thank outgoing officers for their service. The breakfast also serves as a forum to present new ideas and raise questions and/or concerns you may have about organized sections.
Friday, September 2, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Marriott, Liberty Ballroom
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Download the APSA Mobile App
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Download the APSA Meetings app to your smartphone or tablet to keep track of panels, receptions, and announcements, navigate the exhibit hall, and more during the meeting in Philadelphia.
Build your personal schedule within the app so that you have it handy on the go!
View in your browser, or download it in your app store by searching APSA 2016, or use the downloadable links below.
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Things To Do in Philadelphia
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Restaurant List: A Guide to Philadelphia Cuisine
Dine out in Philadelphia and enjoy delicious food at restaurants near the Pennsylvania Convention Center!
See the full list of restaurants.
Philadelphia Deals Program
Philadelphia is proud to offer all convention attendees the PHL Deals program - a special discount program to use while in Philadelphia for their convention. Attendees may have to present their badge at participating locations to take advantage of great discounts at restaurants, attractions and more. See more.
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APSA invites proposals for paper presentations and engaging workshops for the 2017 APSA Teaching & Learning Conference, Long Beach, CA, February 10-12.
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The nominating committee is pleased to announce the 2016 nominations to APSA Council. Please review the nominations to council's biographies and statement of views here.
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The APSA Task Force on Racial and Class Inequalities in the Americas has released their report "The Double Bind." The report investigates how race and class interact to produce political, social, and material inequalities in the 55 nations of the Americas.
Read the report here.
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Stay Connected with APSA:
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APSA Member of the Month Program
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The American Political Science Association Member of the Month program recognizes and highlights member achievements and professional milestones. It is a celebration and appreciation of the outstanding contributions our members make to the community through their scholarship and teaching, championship of the profession, and support of APSA and its programs.
The APSA Member of the Month Program recognizes one member each month. Nominations for the award, including self-nominations, may be submitted by members and non-members of APSA using the form available here: www.apsanet.org/motm.
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