MICHIGAN SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

2009 ANNUAL MEETING

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

"Engaging Diverse Communities in Economic Crisis"

 November 13-14, 2009

Philip Nyden

Keynote Speaker

Philip Nyden

Professor of Sociology and Director, Center for Urban Research and Learning
Loyola University

Professor Nyden has worked extensively with community organizations to promote the stability of economically and racially diverse communities and in establishing university community research collaborations.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration is $60 for faculty or other professionals and $30 for students or retired people.

     The conference fee includes:

  •  Friday night reception 
  •  Continental breakfast 
  •  Coffee break with book publishers
  •  Buffet lunch 
  •  A copy of the 2009 issue of the academic journal,  Michigan Sociological Review

Important:   Only those who have pre-registered can be guaranteed
a place at the luncheon featuring the keynote address.  
 

On-site registrants will be accommodated as space permits.

The deadline for pre-registration is November 8, 2009.


Click HERE for the printer-friendly registration form.

If you miss pre-registration, you can still register the day of the conference.    
Seats at the luncheon will be provided as available.

On-site registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., November 14, 2009.

Please note: All presenters must register and pay the appropriate conference fee.




CONFERENCE SITE

Ferris State University IRC

Ferris State University

1201 S. State Street 
Big Rapids, Michigan  49307

Click Here for Map and Directions to Ferris State Univeristy

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CONFERENCE HOTEL

Holiday Inn
(Click "Holiday Inn" Above for More Information)

1005 Perry Street
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Phone: (231) 796-4400

Accommodations are available at the Big Rapids Holiday for $75 a night plus tax.
Make reservations by October 23 to be sure of getting the group rate.
 A cocktail and dinner reception will be held the evening before the conference at the hotel.
The conference begins the next morning.


For More Information Contact:

Bonnie Wright, Ferris State University
Wrightb3@ferris.edu
616-773-0062

Nicholas Budimir, Western Michigan University
nicholas.budimir@wmich.edu
616-980-6197

Executive Officer:  Alan Hill, Delta College


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